> Are you telling us that you've built (or are building) an
> airplane and can't build a simple 2" valve?

I sure am. My airplane is all composite construction. I have no lathe, no mill, no drill press, no bandsaw, no riveting tools, no welding equipment, and the list goes on.

Did you have a point? Am I less of a man because I'd rather buy a proven, tested check valve than build one?

Regards,
Chad