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Russian abandoned aircraft site by Bob Fry
"This engineering was in a museum Aircraft technicians in Moscow earlier. But when a museum have closed, engineering have put on a separate platform open-air and it became nobody necessary." Nevermind the broken English. Photos of what's apparently a place near Moscow for abandoned Soviet...
April 4th 09 07:12 AM
by Joe Brophy[_2_] Go to last post
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New CAC Boomerang fighter website - rare images by Matthew Denning
I would like to let everyone know on this historic occasion (December 17th 2003 being the 100th anniversary of powered flight) that I have launched a new website on my Australian designed and built CA-13 Boomerang world war two fighter aircraft. The site includes images of the derelict airframe...
December 31st 03 08:07 AM
by The Raven Go to last post
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Towplane strut problem by John Sp
Our gliding club towplane (Piper Super Cub) has developed play in the Fuselage / Main strut connection - Portside. The bolt and clevis (Fork) seem to be OK bolt is a reasonably snug fit in the fork. - I presume the play is in the hole in the Bracket welded to the fuselage. Play seems to be about...
June 15th 05 07:25 PM
by Denny Go to last post
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Mystery Propellor by M Pengelly
Hello, I've just 'inherited' an old wooden propeller and would like to know if possible, something about its past. On it are two metal plates. One reads: DRG NO DH5220 MR23 GIPSY MAJOY D6' - 4" P.4' - 6"
November 1st 04 09:42 PM
by Richard Herring Go to last post
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Flying the Blériot XI by Daniel Karlsson
See photos of one of the world's oldest original flying machines, a 1909-type Blériot XI flown by Mikael Carlsson - Daniel K Aviation Images http://www.daniel-k.com/aviation/
February 6th 04 04:51 PM
by Wright1902Glider Go to last post
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Forming finger straps. by Mike
A finger strap is a reinforcing piece of metal that is used to reinforce a joint. The impression I have is the strap is heated until it can be formed, then wrapped around both the primary and secondary tubing being joined. For both tubes the strap is formed around them. Is the strap tacked in...
April 16th 06 03:53 AM
by cavelamb Go to last post
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Engines / undercarriage assemblies / Trawfynnydd (N Wales) Friday 28th April by [email protected]
Hi alI While visiting my father in N Wales on Friday 28th April I passed a layby near Trawsfynnydd where a saw a lorry and trailer parked with part of wing / engine / nacelle / wheel strut on each They were fairly small, probably a twin engine piston aircraft with two blasde props. What were they...
May 1st 06 11:18 PM
by Richard Lamb Go to last post
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Jet In a Junkyard by Dr Bach
I recently drove home from Washington DC to Dayton Ohio. I decided to take the senic route. I came west on 68 to 7 in West Virginia and near the intersection of 7 and 250 ( town of black field maybe.. or Black burn? ,, black something...)there is an early jet of some kind (appears to be pretty much...
August 7th 03 07:40 AM
by Richard Lamb Go to last post
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Need PAN and Rear ACCESSORY CASE Gaskets For 0-435 Lycoming Engine by Spar
Would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who has these gaskets for sale. Or knows of a source where I can call to purchase these gaskets. Even getting their Email address or web site. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Spar
March 30th 04 10:09 PM
by Orval Fairbairn Go to last post
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I think old planes should be thrown away !!! by Tristan Beeline
Yes, throw away the old crap and buy a new one !
January 20th 06 05:05 AM
by vincent p. norris Go to last post
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Salvageable Airplanes by Pontifex
Hello there, Where can I find wrecked, partially wrecked, salvageable, basket case antique aircraft and/or warbirds? I am looking for some restoration projects. Thanks for your help. This is a wonderful group. Have a great day. Pontifex
April 6th 05 08:47 PM
by Greg Go to last post
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DC-3 engine idle speed?? by Gudmundur
Can anyone here tell me the minimum engine idle speed for a DC-3. Is there a listing for this rpm in any of the engine or aircraft service literature from all those years ago?
July 31st 05 05:02 AM
by The Raven Go to last post
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T-6/SNJ Propeller Diameter by Orval Fairbairn
I just checked with my neighbor, who owns a nice SNJ and measured the diameter. His prop is 108 inches (9 feet) long. He tells me that the prop can be shortened 20 inches and still be legal, so the correct length for the T6/SNJ prop is anywhere from 88 inches (7 ft 4 in) to 108 inches (9 feet). I...
January 1st 05 04:10 AM
by Orval Fairbairn Go to last post
5 1,596
mismatched hole question by Dick
What would be a way to fix a mismatch in holes in steel without ruining the temper? Specifically a main gear leg which it bolts up to a plate . Two of the four holes are about 1/3 diameter off. The bolts are 3/8" od. Possibilties, as I see it, a elongate existing holes in one part to fit the...
October 17th 04 12:43 PM
by Al Marzo Go to last post
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FA: 1976 Citabria 7KCAB *no reserve* by Larry
starts at $25k, needs fabric work, good winter project! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2488219765
August 28th 04 06:09 AM
by Robert Bonomi Go to last post
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Piper 6.00x6 Nose Wheel and Fork? by mikem
I need some help with Piper part numbers. I'm looking for the Piper Part numbers of the 6.00x6 nose wheel fork used on the "heavier" Cherokees, Comanchees, etc. Jay Honeck and Don Tuite sent reprints of the PA28 manual pages which show only the 5.00x5 wheel and hardware. Thanks guys. I have seen...
March 6th 04 12:34 AM
by mikem Go to last post
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What are you restoring? Anybody. by Randy Tait
Just wondering what kind of aircraft are being restored by newgroup members. I work for a restoration shop and am building a set of Bearcat gear doors from scratch. Any body need any sheetmetal parts made? Randy
March 8th 04 08:04 AM
by RDA Go to last post
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AME apprentice jobs by Steve
Hello, I'll be finishing my first year at Canadore College this spring and I'm wondering if there are any jobs open for this summer in London, Windsor, Sarnia or Chatham (or anywhere in between). So far I have a 4.0/4.0 GPA and a complete tool kit. I also have a PPL, getting close to my...
November 21st 03 02:07 AM
by Larry Go to last post
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Need to learn dope and fabric work by David Hill
I need to learn good old fashioned dope and fabric work, you know, using butyrate dope and real cotton fabric. I'm building a 1920s replica, want to make it authentic as possible. My question -- will the EAA Fabric Covering workshop be useful? Even if they use "the Poly Fiber covering process?" ...
October 9th 03 01:52 AM
by David Hill Go to last post
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B-25D Yankee Warrior flys again by Vern
Wow..can we have some more details? Perhaps a website? I had no idea that a tall-tail "D" was even being restored!! ES
August 7th 03 11:40 PM
by RWD Go to last post
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