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I wanted to put -12 wings on an -18 airframe to get the -18 AOI and the -12 ailerons. As it turns out that's pretty much what I have with the...

Primary strut length is determined by the main tube. My first gear took two tries to get it right and the long gear was perfect. All three sets of...

I think they introduced in with the 5, but they don't talk about unsupported units much. Your family will appreciate the Spider. My wife sure...

I never knew texting from an airplane was a thing until a couple of weeks ago while walking the dog a friend had a very sporty takeoff on a very...

Why the X and not the 6 or earlier model? I see the X provides ADHRS. Is that important for a private operator? I'm not at all up to speed on the X....

I was just going to say the same thing. Been there, done that a few times. Recently! What brake bleeder tool? I have an ATS pressure tank but with...

Flex doesn't matter. Bulge does. See if your mechanic has a -3 or -4 mandrel and you can make Stratoflex hoses yourself. Or if approved doesn't...

AOI is a product of the airframe. FWIW? The best performing PA-12 I've observed belongs to Trail Ridge Air in Anchorage. Modified AOI and PA-18...

Look at every Backcountry Cub out there. Modified PA-12 wings on modified Cub airframes.

If only there was a way to adapt either one to my Cessna!

Snowing here. I got all the outdoor stuff put away yesterday. Before the snow. That's a first!

Seems like I selected the right shock! As for metal in an engine? I figured you had to be joking.

Crickets!

35% chance of snow tomorrow. If it doesn't show it won't be because of the temperature.

I have the same charger. FWIW, when I had the battery failure the Optimate diagnostics didn't detect it.

I have two EarthX batteries in the hangar. Not charged to several months. 13.3 volts. Look at page 7. I had a brand new battery with a failing...

Two of my very favorite providers for tech support for my planes have been B&C and Reg @ EarthX. Both have been very accessible and very helpful. ...

Oliver, have you used zip ties on the lower strut shaft to measure your shock travel? It's the gauge for setting shock pressure for the airplane...

Probably more like 160-170-180#. Mine are at about 190# now on the longer gear. Mine weren't charged when I got them. It surprised me. No problem,...

On my wish list! I like that machine.

Kydex weighs half as much as aluminum. I posted the weights in an old thread about 10 years ago. I used .040 Kydex on sides and bailed on using it...

When you recognize more than your "normal" squat it indicates shock pressure is down. It's never happened to mine. I've played with pressure to find...

I recall my prop guy saying 25, but that's comparing new props that have been tuned. Factory props are a crapshoot. And to compare a new prop to a...

Your friend must have had bad tachs. Put an 82-41 on your plane and you'll be smiling. 82-42 might work but if you're using a Borer you might want to...

Nephew's doing Oratex for the interior. A good use for that stuff. Easy to glue, easy to shrink, no paint, no special tools, and there's nothing...

I wonder why so few new guys ask questions here? Or old guys, for that matter.