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  1. AlistairL

    Possible to construct a Driggs Dart monoplane out of aluminum tubing?

    I have looked over the Driggs Dart monoplane light aircraft for a while.I am interested in its design but steel and welding may be beyond my skills.I was wondering though with aluminum tubing if it was possible to create a version such as that in a reliable manner.I imagine it would be lighter...
  2. AlistairL

    Flying for Fun: An Affair With an Aeroplane

    Came across this little UK program on YouTube.It is a story about a British Army officer's infatuation about an Aeronca C-3, which he quickly owns.Its a simple pre-war aviation story with wonderful flight footage of the Aeronca itself.Its in several parts so I'll upload them all here.Enjoy!
  3. AlistairL

    Bernard's Airport, video documentary

    Came across this wonderful series of videos on YouTube about a little airfield in Beaverton,Oregon which opened in 1928.Features voice recorded interviews of the airman,airgals,and people involved with the field.Whole thing took shape by pioneer aviator Charles Bernard.Many wonderful civilian...
  4. AlistairL

    Looking for spruce vendors in Ohio

    Hello all,as I'm working on projects I've came across a problem.I've realized that ordering wood of considerable length online can take a bite out of your bank as I almost would of regretted.Instead I want to buy wood locally to avoid such problems.I was wondering anyone here has any good...
  5. AlistairL

    Are Glide-o-Bike plans still existing?

    Found this advertisement from 1931 for a set of plans for a way to make air surfaces to a bicycle.Its a wonderful novelty and obviously plans were available then.I was wondering if any copies exist today or any information about them?
  6. AlistairL

    About to build Pietenpol - How do I first go about it?

    I am planning to start building a Pietenpol Air Camper within the summer starting the fuselage.It is basically an inexpensive aircraft to begin with.This will be my very first aircraft to build and want the cost to be as minimal as I can make it.I come to ask what should I do and where to find...
  7. AlistairL

    How to start a gliding club?

    Hello, I am very interested in the field of soaring and such crafts.I would love to organize a sort of club that would partake in smaller gliding crafts,nothing big.There is no gliding clubs in my section of the state and all the others are spread over opposite ends of the state.I figured...
  8. AlistairL

    Settling for the Pietenpol

    Hello again, Last winter I've made a thread about what Interwar period aircraft to be my first build.At first I settled for the Fly Baby but as time went on I felt the Pietenpol is more of my taste.The concept is wonderful and is simple in design.It is one of the easiest machines to build...
  9. AlistairL

    Plans for early 20th century sailplanes/gliders?

    Hello again everyone.I know that recently I've did a thread inquiring on what Post-WWI amateur aircraft would be for me.I've gotten around on what aircraft to work on in the future and appreciated the suggestions.On the other hand I am an avid enthusiast of early gliders for the past few...
  10. AlistairL

    Horatio Phillips wing design feasible?

    Hello all again.In the early 20th century an aviation pioneer by the name of Horatio Phillips developed a few multiplane aircraft.They all consisted of very thin slender wings with little results.His 1907 flyer did managed though a 500 foot long flight though uncontrolled.I was wondering though...
  11. AlistairL

    RagWing RW4 Midwing Sport

    I've mentioned in the General discussion thread that I was seeking an Interwar craft.I've recently found this ultralight that is based off a design in the late 1920's.It is the RagWing RW4 ultralight and is available in plan form.I was wondering if anyone here is familiar with this aircraft and...
  12. AlistairL

    What Interwar amateur aircraft you suggest?

    Hello all,glad to be a member here!I plan on starting on a build soon and choose those of the Interwar period homebuilt aircraft.I am very new to building and want a flyer that would be for my skill level.What machines from that era do you all suggest? Thank you
  13. AlistairL

    New in the board

    Hello all! I am glad to be here and believe this is a good foot into gaining some help and research.I am a beginner to homebuilding and looking to start soon.I am interested in early flying machines but for homebuilding I am very interested in the ones form Interwar period.Agian I am glad to...
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