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  1. collector

    How old is too old?

    I see a lot of projects for sale that have been sitting 2 or 10 or 15 years and more. Since the wood structures are not sealed, even if stored covered, I am very suspect of how viable a structure it is. Glue notwithstanding, how old is TOO old to continue the project after a decade or so?? Most...
  2. collector

    Wood to steel

    Wondering if there is a formula or spreadsheet that tells me what size 4130 steel tube can be substituted for a square spruce member in a wood fuselage ?? Example: A _________________ 4130 tube has the same strength as a 7/8" square spruce longeron. Thanks for any input!
  3. collector

    Parts For Sale Spencer Air Car Blueprints

    This is an extra set of drawings from my collection. These are absolutely COPIES with about 80 pages of Spencer paperwork, information, updates, material lists and so on. Sheets are a little wrinkled from prior shipping. I do not see the serial number page anywhere. HUGE rolled (NOT folded)...
  4. collector

    Parts Wanted Clutton FRED Motor Mount Dwgs.

    I have an acquaintance who is looking for the VW Motor Mount drawings for the FRED- I have only a partial page in my collection that doesn't make much sense (to me). Anybody???
  5. collector

    Parts For Sale Experimental Aircraft Plans Website

    Since my Homebuilt Aircraft Plans website had a catastrophic meltdown from which I could not recover, I have revived it into the Experimental Aircraft Plans website. The "new" site also has a FREE classified section for those who wish to sell their dust collecting plans sets. Not trying to...
  6. collector

    Parts For Sale NEW Termite and Flaglor Scooter plans

    Homebuilt & Experimental Aircraft Plans- Returning Forgotten designs to the Sky
  7. collector

    Parts Wanted ACRO SPORT I Plans

    Looking for a set of REASONABLY priced drawings to round out the Poberezny plans in my collection. Condition unimportant, unless they are absolute garbage !
  8. collector

    Parts Wanted Ray Stits SA-3A Plans

    Looking for a set of SA-3A single place plans for my collection. Also SUPER PLAYBOY- Already have SA-3B, but would consider another set for the right price, mine have water stains and are in only fair condition. Any condition considered, the price is the deciding factor. Thanks !
  9. collector

    Spammer Alert

    Not really sure where this should go, perhaps an administrator will direct this post. SPAMMER phone # 424-256-9812 His query was about a post I did a long while ago looking for Homebuilt Aircraft Magazine from the 1950's. A search of this phone number found him all over the...
  10. collector

    Parts Wanted Aeronca C-2-3 Wing Fittings

    Need wing fittings. Flying Wire Attach, there should be four per wing. Any condition, non-serviceable would be GREAT! Need to measure them to complete CAD drawings project (drawing #5348 has nothing for overall dimensions etc.)- When finished, these fittings are useless to me- I'll even return...
  11. collector

    Aerotech Monoplane 1930?

    In my collection, I have plans for the Aerotech Monoplane, unknown year but has all the earmarks of a craft designed in the 1930's or earlier. Looking for other drawings, and any information concerning this design. Part of collecting the blueprints of "forgotten" aircraft is researching and...
  12. collector

    Parts Wanted 1920-30 Aerotech Monoplane information.

    Have a set of old plans for this aircraft in my collection, but know nothing about it. Neither does the NASM in Washington. Would like to have any info or even another set of drawings if possible. I noticed "ktfiles" had a set here on the HBA, but he hasn't been active in a few years...
  13. collector

    Parts For Sale Anderson Kingfisher Plans

    21+ large sheets including full size fuselage templates. 5+ lbs. of drawings. Shipping CONUS included. Copies as I received them. A little wrinkling on one edge of drawings, does not effect the readability. $225.00
  14. collector

    Don Stewart

    Having a number of Mr. Stewarts plans in my collection, I am wondering what happened to him? I know he stopped selling Headwind plans in 2021, and never offered the 265. The Stewart website appears not to have changed in years...... Is there current contact information??
  15. collector

    Parts For Sale Flaglor Scooter Plans

    I am now officially offering newly printed serial numbered plans for the Flaglor Scooter. 18 pages 18" x 24" and larger. $158.00 includes Priority Postage in CONUS. Builders Manual, Weight & Balance and more, download from: http://www.flaglorscooter.com THANKS !! Steve 352-212-2853
  16. collector

    Parts Wanted WANTED: Homebuilt Aircraft Magazine 1950

    Looking for issues of "Homebuilt Aircraft Magazine" from the 1950's. It was a quarterly publication by Roy Bohreer from McAlister OK. Have Issue No.1, Vol.2 1951- Thanks !! Steve 352-212-2853
  17. collector

    Gallons per Hour

    Wondering how many gallons per hour a VW powered homebuilt uses on average.... 835 lbs. gross weight. Any ideas ?? Thanks !
  18. collector

    Smith Termite Info Needed

    Looking for all and any information about the Termite! Photos, especially build photos, owners information and contact info, experiences...anything at all that will allow me to gather a history on the Termite and a list of owners/builders. Please share any "barn find" projects you have or know...
  19. collector

    Parts For Sale NEW Smith Termite Plans

    These are "new" Smith Termite plans. The original 18" x 24" drawings have been laboriously "cleaned up", with a full size 11" x 60" CAD rib drawing included as well as the original rib print. Plans are rolled and shipped Priority Mail, with postage included in the price for the continental US...
  20. collector

    Parts For Sale Spencer Air Car Plans and much more...

    Complete set of folded drawings in great condition. Includes serial number #254 and all change notices. Will include the blueprints for the Rose Parrakeet on CD ! $375 including Priority Mail shipping in a large heavy flat rate box. CONUS
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