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  1. JDub

    75% scaling

    If I want to scale a plane to 75%, besides making the parts 75%, what else would I need to be looking at? The only requirement would be to fly like the original. How would I determine power requirements? Would the weights theoretically be 75%? Are there some rules of thumb to follow for...
  2. JDub

    Roller blade wheels as tailwheels

    Some Cassutts use roller blade wheels as tailwheels and I'm leaning in that direction. There is a local builder that is working in that direction also. The big question in my mind-actually two-come with the mission I do. I'm not a racer, so I need some reliability and longevity on hard surface...
  3. JDub

    Cassutt rigging

    This is a question I've been meaning to ask for a while, especially to those that have experience in this. My plane flies tail heavy unless I droop the ailerons, which slows me down. I can't remember exactly since I'm on the road, but my tail is not heavy at least empty weight wise. Maybe I need...
  4. JDub

    Parts For Sale Oratex Fabric Kit (White) new price

    30 meters in length, 1800 mm wide. All materials and tools required to cover are included, however the glue is expired. Current price is $155 per liter and there are 3 in our kit. To give you an idea, there is enough there to cover a Starduster Too with a bit extra. Nothing has been opened. The...
  5. JDub

    Hummel Bird Ramblings

    I've been obsessing about getting my Cassutt into the shop to do what "I think" I need to do to get it ready to race. It's a fun sport plane, for sure, but it's a bucket list thing for me to race. I could race it now, but I want to tinker with the ideas I have, and that takes time in the shop...
  6. JDub

    Parts For Sale Cleaning out the hangar MM1, O-320

    I have a Midget Mustang Project with the fuselage bones completed and the wings ready to close along with the plans. The dihedral is set, but the wing attach points still need the final ream to fit the bolts. Bolts are included. There is kit support from Mustang Aero. This particular one is to...
  7. JDub

    Lycoming O-290G Core for sale $800obo

    Just bought a project with a conversion that looks to be started at least-includes a conversion manual. I won't need it. Dual Eisenman mags. I have not taken it apart, but can pull the plugs, etc if someone is interested. Keep in mind it is a core. Have pics and can take more. I will deliver...
  8. JDub

    Varnish under steel fittings

    I've been looking as much as I can for the last couple of days for this...is it correct practice to varnish under the steel fittings in wings (strut attach brackets for example) or to leave it bare and just varnish the structure afterwards? Second question-in a wing restoration, when removing...
  9. JDub

    Wittman Tailwind wings for sale

    I have a set of wings for sale in good shape. These are the old school square tips (per W-8 plans) with the round bottom W-10 airfoil. I will crate for shipping. Inspection holes have been cut but are sealed. Located at KRLD with a shop on the field that can look at them if you like. Open to...
  10. JDub

    Aluminum spar cap-single or double row of fasteners

    This would be specifically for a strut braced wing. What would be the difference between a single row and a double row of rivets inside the strut attach (half-span) on the spar caps? Would a double row weaken the spar if the pitch was 5/8" spacing vice a single row at 1.25" spacing (pics show...
  11. JDub

    Here goes...corrugated spar/wing idea

    I was really inspired by Orion's postings and he kind of gave me an idea. This is what I wrote to him not knowing of his passing today. It was private because it is kind of carrying on with his corrugated wing idea and I was thanking him (again-and am leaving that out of this post) for helping...
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