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Let there be light

Don't ask me why but I got the wild hair to add lighting to my CH 701.  Actually I can now kind of legally fly after sunset  adding another…

Started by Phil Smith

6 Nov 19, 2017
Reply by Jonathan Kreilich

Canadian Builders MD-RA what they are looking for? aluminum alloy marks

Hi guys In another thread a fellow builder mentioned that the MD-RA would be looking for aluminum manufactured marks on the parts, like an…

Started by Michael T.

3 Nov 17, 2017
Reply by Joe Harrington

Forming aluminum around thin rudder form block

Hi guys I'm doing up my form blocks for the rudder, the top rudder tip block comes to a very thin 3mm at the end. Since its so thin I'm g…

Started by Michael T.

8 Nov 17, 2017
Reply by Joe Hopwood

How to put a 1/8 radius ona bending brake

Hi guys. I bought a 40 inch bending brake on sale $179.00 CND from Princess auto(Canadian version of harbor freight) whats interesting ab…

Started by Michael T.

3 Nov 12, 2017
Reply by Brian Thomas

Canadian tire artificial steel wool is it the same as scotch brite

I bought some abrasive pads from Canadian tire that look and feel exactly like scotchbrite pads But made in China. Is it just as good?

Started by Michael T.

2 Nov 12, 2017
Reply by Bryan Walstrom

CH640 coming to life

Hi guys Wanted to announce the 1st baby steps of the scratch build of a CH640. I'm in the Toronto area, anyone considering this build fee…

Started by Michael T.

0 Nov 11, 2017

Review your Prints before getting too excited and prematurely rivet

Review before closing up is my rule.. I did not do a comprehensive look just a quick check. Now I will be drilling out rivets to install an…

Started by dschmaz

1 Nov 9, 2017
Reply by Ronald LeBlanc

Telus is donating $5.00 to the Royal Canadian Legion if you scroll the list of the fallen soldiers

https://community.telus.com/remember/ copied from telus site: Thank you. In honour of our fallen soldiers and those who serve, we are givi…

Started by Michael T.

0 Nov 8, 2017

locating 1 inch mdf

Hi guys I`m working on my form block layouts, ive seen from youtube and forums guys using 1 inch mdf to make their rib forms. But Home De…

Started by Michael T.

4 Nov 8, 2017
Reply by Dan Hill

replacing fairlead

when replacing worn fairleads is it OK to make the exact fairleads the plans call for, but only at the opposite edge of the worn portion, w…

Started by Gil DeVault

3 Nov 8, 2017
Reply by David Gallagher

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