Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Richard Navratril"
I don't know much about insurance on a homebuilt. Is it mandetory? Do all ofyou have it? If so what is the company? Liability only? Please fill me in,cause I don't think this has been discussed before.waltNX140DL(north N.J.)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "walter evans"
Walt,Good question. You have to have insurance if the airport where you tie itdown requires it.Unless you are a pauper you should at least have liability insurance todefend you and pay any claims caused by your "negligence". Your idea ofnegligence and a jury's might differ.Hull insurance is optional. But, it is relatively cheap - compared to theblood sweat and tears you have invested in your plane.I have my insurance through AUA (R.C. McGee) 800-727-3823. They insure ourkinds of planes. If you are EAA you get a discount. And they EXPECT you toland on grass and non public landing fields. They have been good to me (andI get a nice T shirt each year at Sun n Fun).Hope this helps.Ted----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Jim Markle"
Here's a home machinist tip that might help. By purchasing several sizes ofdrill rod, you can make a set ofreamers that is inexpensive and work quite well. Cut your drill rod ( forexample, quarter inch) four to six incheslong. Cut a bevel on one end so one third of the end remains. Make the beveltwo to two and a half times thediameter long. Square the other end for a wrench. Hone the cutting edgessharp and clean. They might not be asfancy as a fluted reamer but you'll be surprised how well they work.Remember, if you heat the metal too muchwhile grinding the bevel, ( and you probably will ) heat treat the cuttingend to reharden.To harden, ( ask when you buy the rod if it is water or oil hardened) heatthe cutting end bright red, then quench.It will be too brittle if left fully hardened so polish with an emery cloth,reheat to a straw color, then quench again.Hope this helps.Carl----- Original Message -----

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