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2,775 cc Piston, rod and cylinder sets
Builders, We now have complete 2,775 cc piston, connecting rod and cylinder kits on the shelf. These kits complete everything from both Groups 1300 and 1400, including copper base and head gaskets. You...
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Thought for the Day: Identifying Historic Aviators of Character
Builders, While I do love the machinery of flight, it is the human element of it that captivates me Below is an excerpt from an older story, with a few additions, take the quiz and see how you do; if...
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Thought for the Day: “The only guy promoting alcohol, firearms and aviation”
Builders: In 2010 we held Corvair College #17 at a small private airstrip just north of Orlando. It was a large four day college that saw about 20 new engine runs. After looking at a number of public...
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Pat Conroy, Wrote “The Great Santini” , Passes at age 70
Builders, I was listening to the radio today, and heard that the writer Pat Conroy passed last week. He wrote a number of novels, but if you love aviation, one of these works stands out above all...
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Kevin Purtee and “The Hat of Power”
Builders: Last week I wrote a story about the biggest character in the world of Corvairs: Ken “Adonis” Pavlou advises aviators: “Life is short, Live Large” . Today’s chapter in ‘Corvair personalities’...
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Corvair College #37, Chino CA. April 22-24, Sign up closes in a week.
Builders, In one week, the sign up for Corvair College #37 in Chino California will close. It you have been considering attending #37, the time to act is now. . The sign up links for all the 2016...
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Ma3-SPA carb orientation
Builders: A KR-2 Builder started a little internet tempest by asking a discussion group what was the ‘right’ way for his MA3 carb to face on his plane. This came complete with the insinuation that I...
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Carb Orientation Pt. 2: Internet Reading Comprehension Failures
Builders: Two days ago, I wrote the story: Ma3-SPA carb orientation, essentially complaining about those seeking advice from the internet and their “local expert”. . Just to demonstrate that almost no...
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Last day to sign up for Chino Corvair College #37
Builders: . Corvair College #37, Chino CA. April 22-24, Sign up closes in a week. . The week is almost over, today is the last day to sign up for the Chino College. The link to do so is in the story...
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Internet discussion group drama.
Builders: Here is the best story I have about how the self-exciting ‘drama’ aspect of internet discussion groups work, It actually happened on the Corvaircraft discussion group ten years ago: ....
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Something Very Positive – from Brian Dempsey
Builders, Amid the little internet drama of the last week, a plain brown cardboard box arrives in the afternoon mail. It looked like it could contain typical core parts, but the name on small return...
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Group 2400-L Starter installation instructions.
Builders: Our ‘ultimate’ evolution of starter systems is the 2400-L series. It was flight tested on the SPA/Panther early in 2015, and has since become the benchmark for simple, ultra-light, efficient...
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First Flight Resources to review
Builders. I got a short note from a Pietenpol builder, saying he just got the FAA sign off, and will be taking his first flight after a few details are taken care of. It brings up a few things everyone...
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Happy Easter
Builders, . . May this Easter bring you a peaceful day, with time to reflect on the many blessings of our lives. Best wishes for a good day with friends and family. . Grace, William and ScoobE. ....
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A different path in homebuilding
Builders: If you are something of an ‘old school’ guy in the world of alternative engines, you might recognize both of the people in the picture below: . . Above, Subaru guru Chuck Condas on the left,...
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FlyCorvair Parts and Info at Sun n Fun 2016.
Builders. I have been at the last 28 consecutive Sun n Funs, but this year I will break the streak, because I will be on the road for the three western Corvair Colleges. For builders headed to Sun n...
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Corvair College #38, Cloverdale CA closes in 24 hrs.
Builders: Sign up for Cloverdale CA closes at 9pm EST, Thursday, 4/7/16. This is last call: . The story is here: Outlook 2016, Corvair College #38, Cloverdale CA, 5/6/16 . The sign up is here: CC #38,...
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Corvair College #36 report.
Builders: I present a one photo summary of Corvair College #36 in Austin TX. . This was the fourth Corvair College that Kevin Purtee and Shelley Tumino have hosted. As builders have to expect, the...
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On the border…..
Timely call from AZ resident Larry Nelson reminded me that tourists can win an extended stay at a state facility from California for entering with firearms and ammunition in the same container, even...
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