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I believe there are still some of historical video of jet experimantal fighter was classified. These jets including F-16 CCV and F-15 ACTIVE which should or was convinced were capable to do something amazing maneuver beyound than what nowadays we have seen on public air show. If you searched...

After long consideration, I have decided on the type of plane to purchase: A Citabria 7ECA. What led me to this decision was the following desire. I want to be a part time instructor and I think the perfect niche for me is roving tailwheel and spin trainer for the flight schools in my area. I...

The current condition and location of the aircraft are unknown. A recent search of the FAA N number database list the Pro's N number (N5143T) as reserved, with no aircraft assigned to the number. A search of the NYSB aviation accident database can find no accident involving N5143T. Does anybody...

My 1969 7KCAB is fitted with non-folding seats, and military aerobatic harness front and rear. Recently I acquired a replacement folding seat to take the place of the existing fixed, one-piece model in the rear. I'm aware of AD 81-16-04 dated July 1981, which calls for a supplemental Acro Harness...

Hello, folks. I'm fishing to see if anyone else here's had the same problem I'm having. I've got a Pitts S-1D with a Christen wobble fuel pump. The action on it has gotten so stiff when priming that I fear it's close to locking up. It still primes fine and the fuel pressure's good when the...

We are looking for wings and wing kits for the Christen Eagle II / Aviat Eagle II. Please let me know if you have any for sale and WHERE you are... THANKS

Hi all, I'm travelling to the US from the UK in a couple of weeks time in an attempt to buy an Eagle. Although I can do a preliminary inspection, I would feel far happier having either an Eagle experienced engineer or an existing Eagle owner to help inspect the prospective aircraft. If an...

A near perfect Christen Eagle is available for sale in Europe based in the UK. Contact me for details.

If you like extreme racing you guys have got to go to this site and have a look! It is for an air race. It feels like you are flying right along side, and you can switch to a bunch of different cameras and different pilots. Check it out and let me know what you think. www.redbullcopilot.com

BOURNEMOUTH MAN WANTS TO JUMP OUT OF A PLANE...WILL YOU HELP HIM DO IT Dear All, I am writing to you in the hope that you may be able to me with regard to an event that I am taking part in on Sunday 25th July 2004. I will say up front that it is a charity event, however, please read on as I hope...

Central Illinois, St. Louis area pilots or newbies. Monthly meeting at 1:00 pm at 3LF airport Litchfield, Il CU there, Phil

How much does it cost to overhaul a Cessna 150 engine? We need a web site somewhere to share this kind of information. - Brian "We are in the process of doing things in defense of our society which may very well produce a society which is not worth defending." - John LeCarre

Hi there, Anyone knows where the three "Celstar" aerobatic gliders are located today? Any information regarding this glider type is highly appreciated. Best regrads

I am looking for pictures from the CAP232 from Eddy Dussau. The overall red one. Can someone help me for a good colour sceme? Or the right email adress of him. Greetings from Holland, Rie Janssen

I am looking for pictures from the CAP232 from Eddy Dussau. The overall red one. Can someone help me for a good colour sceme? Or the right email adress of him. Greetings from Holland, Rie Janssen

Hi fellow aviators! My name is Ryan Chapman and I'm the contest director and President at this years Canadian Nationals. If you have an interest in competing or volunteering, please get in touch with me at or call 416 388 5850. We're expecting a great turn out and we always...

Anyone have scans of the pictures in any of the Tantalizing Takeoffs calendars? Please contact me at Thanks Edwin

I've been teaching aerobatics for years but last weekend (after a session of stall turns) a student said he was surprised at how long we were vertical. Afterwards it occurred to me that it would be fun/interesting to look at the sums, later I realised that I didn't know how to DO all the sums!! If...

I own a 1960 Cessna 172 with 2500 hours on the airframe. It is not rated for aerobatic flight, but the positive and negative G loads that it is approved for far exceed the normal G forces associated with a well-executed barrel roll. Has anyone heard of this maneuver being performed in a 1960 172?

Please send offers for some aerobatics seat-by-seat planes, which are used in training new aerobatic pilots. Thanks !