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  1. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Old Instruments wanted

    Sounds like some good ideas, thanks!
  2. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Plywood...definitions?

    You can buy metric ply cheaply from Wick's.
  3. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    drag wire tension

    FLyguy Have you thought of borrowing a set of tuning forks, once you know what pitch to set to adjusting the others is like tuning a guitar! Haven't tried it personaly but it's a thought. John
  4. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    AerOplane CamOuflage

    Lozenge fabric was camouflage used in the first world war, there was night, day and marine varieties, also phsycodelic varieties too! John
  5. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Floats web link

    Just got this link from a fellow FLitzer builder on wooden floats, looked interesting: MUK TUK John
  6. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    taylor monoplane plans

    You can still buy them new from the son of the designer here in the UK, about £70 I think. John
  7. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Mag Drop

    Adjust the points Russ, then reset timing. Good luck, hope it stays cheap, John
  8. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    fueling away from home airport

    lesess I fly 2 strokes all the time and have to premix. To be really safe and sure of a perfect mix keep a clear marked botlle with screw cap for mixing. Ensure it is clearly marked in something that won't easily wash off to measure the oil into. a litre is ideal. Then work out how much fuel...
  9. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Best ultralight Biplane!!!!

    FK12 Comet B&F Technik John
  10. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Hello, from the UK + lots of questions

    Moogle You need a load of money to build an RV, ask yourself all the questions about: what you need, what skills you have, what facilities you have, what type of storage you will have and how much money you have. Then you'll get a better idea of what is suitable for you, most go through several...
  11. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    different plywood arrived?

    Finnish Ply is supplied to ACS/Wicks in 50" sheets, they cut it down then charge for it. Ask for it how it comes, pay less, get more material, thats what I do! John
  12. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Biplane

    All the above answers are wasting your time (well meant though). For a real vintage looking 2 seat Biplane, look at the Flitzer Z-2 Swalbe. A good info source is: Flitzer Sportflug Verein You will find all your dreams met with the Flitzer, support is first class which is the most important...
  13. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Stalls

    The primary function of lifting the nose is to reduce speed, lift it far enough the airflow break over the wing and the wing stalls. John
  14. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Rotax 912 & Carb Temp & Ice

    The UK supplier of Rotax engines also supplies a small neat electrical carb heater for these engines. It fits behind the carb I think and keeps the body warm rather than heat the intake air. John
  15. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Taildragger groudloop technique

    Orion You forgot the easiest way to perform ground-looping displays: Just try and manouvere a skeg equipped biplane with no brakes on a hard surface. Further enhancements can be made by having a lovely narrow track undercarriage/big wheels and close coupled! The artistary that can be performed...
  16. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Here's an interesting developement

    There has been one built and flown here, there should be photos of it on the net. It visited our biggest fly-in, the PFA Flying For Fun rally this year and won a prize so gotta be something out there! John
  17. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Here's an interesting developement

    Chester A Kit Fox with a Rotec radial on would make a great project, looks fantastic also! John
  18. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    Here's an interesting developement

    Chester Why not look at Murphy's range? John
  19. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    The Complete Builder's Resource Tool

    Midniteoyl, yes I have a copy, what do you have in mind? John
  20. Johnny luvs Biplanes

    The Complete Builder's Resource Tool

    Thanks for the recommendations, it seems worth using. Do any of you know if it can be uploaded to my own web site easily? Cheers, John
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