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    Has anybody was able to conduct business with Great Plains new owner?

    I had a chance to talk to the new owner-Don about a week ago- but was unable to send him Emails. He does not answer them. I'm using the address: [email protected] is there a different email address? Has anyone receive goods from GP new owner from OK lately? Thanks Abe
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    Updraft Vs downdraft carb style on a flywheel hand pop type 1835 and twin ignition

    Carb location : From reviewing GP catalog it seems that the updraft installation is most common. Intuitively- when hand pop the engine- the down draft can supply mixture better due to gravity . The Flywheel type on front and the lack of starter leaves plenty of room for downdraft manifold...
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    Rib stiching a slow aircraft

    Clutton Fred is design to fly without rib stiching since its VNE is well below 100. Should I use rib stiching anyway? The ribs are only 1/4" thick- enough to hold the fabric without stiching? Thanks all.
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    Verner Scarlett 5- any experience?

    According to Verner management- this 37HP engine is still under development (and there is a plan to enlarge it to 50-65 HP in the future)- but I think I've seen one 37HP attached to Clutton FRED G-BMOO- or I'm wrong? also-the price is right at under USD $5,000:whistle: Check picture-...
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    Aluminum Vs.brass fuel tank

    I'm getting close to the fuel tank costruction- a 6 to 8 gallon tank. Looks like welding aluminum (5052- H32) requires an expert Argon equipment, and brass can be brazed /silver solder using oxy/acy. I'm lookig for a reference or discussion on this issue to help me decide where to go. Thanks...
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    FRED #528 construction log

    The general description of FRED all wood single seat 370 kg TOW/ 60 HP VW engine can be found in CLUTTON FRED site in YAHOO. I will start righr away : the construction of 2 EAA chapter 1000 tables needed to construct FRED: this is 250 cm x 80 cm main table and a smaller 150 x 60 -combine the two...
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    swaging Fork End with nicopress tool (?)

    Can I use my Nicopress Tool to swage Fork Ends,Eye Ends etc-or other tool is needed for swaging the so called "Custom Assemblies" by Spruce Aircraft. I've seen on YOUTUBE a swaging of Marine Fork using something that looks like a nicopress but I'm not sure if it was a nicopress or another...
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