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  1. RVC

    Airplane For Sale Murphy Rebel project estate sale

    Beautiful! High marks to your wife! WWhunter - O-320?
  2. RVC

    Building a VW Aero-Engine

    Chet, His YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DandRify Rick
  3. RVC

    #550 Zenair floats

    Are the NorthAire float plans from Wag-Aero potentially useful? https://www.wagaero.com/north-aire-float-drawing.html I have known of these for some time but have not seen much written about them so this referral is all I can offer you.
  4. RVC

    Parts Wanted Wanted: AMF-S14 Super Maranda - Supplemental Plans

    I just reviewed the list of plans posted by 'Collector' recently and he does appear to own a set of these plans. Reference an example thread from him here: https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/threads/experimental-aircraft-plans-website.48965/ I have purchased plans from him and...
  5. RVC

    Requirements for importing aircraft parts from Canada

    This appears to be the best sub-forum for my question(s). Please move this thread if it is appropriate to do so. I have identified a set of wings (uncovered) I intend to pursue and know it will be best for me to perform my homework. However, I need the experience and skill of others to know how...
  6. RVC

    Parts Wanted Wanted: AMF-S14 Super Maranda - Supplemental Plans

    You should be able to obtain these from Manna Aviation in Australia. I think the owner is active in this forum w/user name 'Manna' but I do not recall exactly.
  7. RVC

    Aircraft technical reference thread location?

    Yes, I think BJC provided me with the appropriate reference list I have seen before. To clarify my question further, in examples of aircraft where these enhancements have been made and the aircraft were previously certified or STC's were granted to their developers you will find some...
  8. RVC

    Aircraft technical reference thread location?

    If this is the case I am in a good position because I own TOWS. However, I suspect sub-standard wording of my need as well. Will TOWS also provide me with design criteria for altering or reinforcing the wing structure to accommodate changes like those I described?
  9. RVC

    Aircraft technical reference thread location?

    I stumbled upon this listing of books here previously but do not recall the location and was hoping those more familiar with the structure of the forum could inform me how to find it again. I have given myself the exercise of evaluating single engine/high-wing structures to determine how to...
  10. RVC

    Sold Rotary engine conversion references - For Sale

    I have Bruce Turrentine's 13B overhaul dvd and Tracy's book titled 'Aviator's Guide to Mazda Rotary Conversion'. $40 + shipping
  11. RVC

    Excellent video on making reliable power in a Mazda Rotary engine

    The point I want to add here is that you cannot give YT all your trust. A good friend is a first rate fabricator and he has informed me he saw people posting videos regarding sizing piston rod ends measurements with inappropriate measurment tools such as interior calipers and snap gauges. YT can...
  12. RVC

    Airplane Wanted Need Falconar F-10 plans

    Manna Aviation is the new owner of these plans. http://mannaaviation.com/Falconar-Aircraft-Plans Rick
  13. RVC

    Frise Aileron Design

    I located a more accurate reference for the NACA information cited above. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search?q=NACA-WR-L-325 The 'L-325' marking can be seen in the top, left-hand corner of the page this figures above appear on but I could not find this reference using the 'NACA WR 335' search...
  14. RVC

    Gross weight increases for 'stretched' aircraft

    Yup. I think my real problem is the gap in the market between 1500-2000 gross and interest in improving aircraft of this size.
  15. RVC

    Gross weight increases for 'stretched' aircraft

    Blanton also replaces the Piper spar reinforcement and explains it is not an ideal improvement but the fact that an existing structure is being modified has its drawbacks. Edit - I have seen the reinforcing kit used in the Bushmaster (37' span) and it appears more robust than that used in the...
  16. RVC

    Gross weight increases for 'stretched' aircraft

    The only reference I have is the plans for the Javelin V6 STOL. I have no details of stretched fuselages to know how they are implemented. In the region of the splice Dave Blanton calls for 3/4" x .035 tube to replace the 1/2" tube in the diagonals and the cross braces because of the higher...
  17. RVC

    Gross weight increases for 'stretched' aircraft

    Stretching the fuselage for additional stability is common when extending the wingspan. Perhaps I should have stated it is mandatory. The end result carries a higher gross weight rating. Testing the aircraft must be involved to substantiate this upon completion of the project. Stretched Pacer's...
  18. RVC

    Need info: C172 Wing + Tube/Fabric Fuse

    Understood. I suspected using the certified fuselage and fabricating ribs, etc. (as much as possible of the certified wing design) might also work but I have no idea if my thoughts are correct. This would be similar in scope to building the Bearhawk; not a project for the faint of heart. I...
  19. RVC

    Need info: C172 Wing + Tube/Fabric Fuse

    I contacted my local EAA chapter to see if they know anyone at the local FSDO or a DAR that I could discuss these issues with. I know complete drawings are available for the PA-18 by purchasing the Northland CD or Christian Sturm's experimental SuperCub website. The Short Wing Piper Club (SWPC)...
  20. RVC

    Gear drives and design

    Following...with deep interest. I can only hope Guy is willing to sell his business when he decides to retire.
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