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Re: Fuel valve

G & S Wood — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:37:24 GMT

I used the Weatherhead 6747 which I think is well made, has so far performed without fault, and was much less expensive than alternatives. I got mine from

Re: resin compatability

Terry Adams — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:12:05 GMT

Here is an ethanol test report from another LIST. I believe Steve says it is only two months. To All, This is a good opportunity for me to mention some tests

Re: resin compatability

Patrick S. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:56:58 GMT

A better test would be to build a small tank as Dave suggests, but don't put gas in it, put pure ethanol in it, and measure the time to decay. This time can

Re: Fuel valve

Dave Morris — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:03:35 GMT

Pat, I used this one on my Dragonfly. Of course it never flew, so I cannot vouch for its performance, but the mechanism was very very smooth and it looked to

Re: Fuel valve

Patrick S. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:33:57 GMT

Hey Pat, Maybe try this one it is a bit less money, but still somewhat pricey. I'm almost ashamed to say I use a simple marine 1/4 pipe fuel ball valve, and it

Re: Fuel valve

frequent flyer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:01:49 GMT

Talk to Jess Myers at Belted air power and get his input. You heard it at Jean in 2008. Jack ... From: Patrick Panzera

Fuel valve

Patrick Panzera — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:35:37 GMT

Anyone have a good suggestion for a fuel shut-off that's maybe as nice as an ANDAIR but maybe not so pricy? Thanks! Pat

Re: resin compatability

Michael Quinn — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:11 GMT

I believe the warmth (and changing temps) will also be important so simulate - chemicals react differently at different temps. You may also want to have a

Re: resin compatability

f.worrell@... — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:46:04 GMT

Hi all! I am about to lay up my header tank. I plan on using a vinyl ester resin (supposed to be alcohol proof). I am going to keep several "test" strips of

Re: Auto vs. Avgas

jon@... — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:21:49 GMT

Hi all, The not mixing of fuels is interesting. I have only limited experience but I run non-contaminated auto fuel when at home and 100LL on trips. I always

Re: resin compatability

Ted Davis — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:01:43 GMT

Safetypoxy is one of the original epoxies spec?ed by rutan I used it for about half of my cozy Ted Davis President, CEO Tel: 831-637-1100 Fax: 831-637-2355

dragonfly plans?

THOMAS ARNOLD — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:57 GMT

Hi All, I am a new member based in South Africa and am interested in building a Dragonfly Mk.2 Taildragger, any ideas on where I could come by

Auto vs. Avgas

RICK DYER — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:34 GMT

Terry, You bring up some excellent points and let me weigh in with this. I put and Ellison injector on my Mk1. I got a used one and sent it back to

Re: DragonFly landed in LasVegas rush-hour traffic

josephmistretta — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:36:14 GMT

I don't think we should "rat-out" any DF pilots. Just my opinion.

Re: resin compatability

Dave Morris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:47:55 GMT

Build up a small "tank" with the desired epoxy, fill it with some gasoline, and let it sit a few months and keep checking it. That way you will have first-hand