Recent content by Thefirm

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    High School Efficient Cooling Solutions for Small Spaces - Closet Size: 1.47m x 75cm x 58cm

    Try turning off the light...Or would that affect the plants?
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    I want to build a single person helicopter.

    Good points, I know all about the -500 being underpowered...mostly when you need it...I like the look of the XEL...Can't beat that price either.
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    Graduate Isn't working with the relativistic Lagrangian AWFUL?

    I look forward to following this...
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    Landing Gear reliability testing.

    No kidding? I have flown quite a lot over 22 years but only in a few models... and I have seen only one taildragger that had retractable mains...that was a 182RG. What are the other models?
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    Landing Gear reliability testing.

    It is fixed. In aviation, conventional gear usually means opposite of tricycle...
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    Landing Gear reliability testing.

    I use aluminum spring main gear on my taildragger. Max weight at 1650 lbs...For lighter projects, design your own, do some drop testing.
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    I want to build a single person helicopter.

    Maybe build a Mini500 from a kit...I built one. they're a fun toy...not much else.