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    Osprey II project

    Okay I finaly took some pics! Dad lost his site and I can't afford the time to finish her. She is at KPGD in Punta Gorda Fl. I am hoping for 6,500 but will consider offers. Contact me at [email protected] if interested.
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    Lets talk weight

    Okay all you two stroke gurus, here is what I am faced with. Way back in the early 70's McColluch had an MC-101 two stroke that weighed about 15# and put out about12-15hp. Now 30+ years later shouldn't there be someone who makes an engine at about the same weight BUT with slightly more hp...
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    OSPREY 2 for sale

    Hi all, my dads o-2 project is going on the market. wings,fuse,on gear but still on the cradle,tail,canopy all there.dad startted to rush so some things need attention. He has lost his sight so I don't think I have the wherewithall to complete it for him. So it's up for sale for best offer.(or...
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    how to form lexan windows?

    Hi all. Dad and I are ready to form the windows and windshield for our Osprey and can't seem to find an oven big enough to fit the peices in? Anyone have any experience or ideas on how to?:ermm:
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    2024-T4 tubing

    I need some expert help! I can't find any 2024-T4 round aluminum tubing for my project. I need 2024-T4 3/8 diam. .020 wall and I can't seem to locate any? Anyone know of a supplier or comparable alternative? (Tried spruce and wicks already) I am using this for wing ribs on an ultralite biplane...
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    Can I make 2024-t6?

    HI, I am trying to get two pieces of 2024-t6 6 1/2" by 12" and all I can find is huge sheets. one aluminum suplier sugested 2024-0 make my 90 degree bend on the one piece and then heat treating it myself. Is this possable to do or is there some other option?
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    Help 15# and15 or more HP

    Help, I need an engine that weighs 15# or less and puts out at least 15 hp or more for my ultralite biplane. Any and all sugestions will be appreciated!! thanks
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    Wing warping with stits?

    Hi all, I am building a biplane ultralite that uses wing warping instead of ailerons and I hope to use STits/ poly but I don't know if the finish will allow any flex for control? anyone have any input??
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    2024 t3 bend it how ?

    I'm trying to bend aluminum (2024 t3) like the prints call for and keep breaking or cracking the tubes! the easiest one i have tried is just flattenig tha last inch of tube for drilling a bolt hole but the edges keep cracking. the tube is ony 1/2 inch, I also need to bend a piece at the end...
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    Weld or braze?

    OK I better ask some of you experts before I regret it! The plans say all joints are brazed but welding would be ok? Its an ultralite biplane but here's the question, I do A/C and refrigeration and braze copper to copper all the time using 15% silver solder. Using oxy acetylene I can't weld to...
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    2 stroke with power

    Hi all, I am building a Whing Ding Biplane and need an engine that weighs 15 pounds or less and puts out at least 15 hp. (more would be better but weight is very critical), any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. (except not to build it, already to far to stop now!!)
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    Where can we get neoprene for landing gear???

    Hi everyone! We are building an osprey II and can't find 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 inch neoprene to use on the landing gear. Does anyone know where we can find some sheets that we can cut into circles to be used on the gear? The peices are used in conjunction with a spring for shock absorption and need...
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    Calling all osprey II fiberglass pros We need info!

    > Sometimes the plans aren't clearcut. Ours calls for 13 yards of 72" > cloth?? We can't find 72" cloth in the suppliers mags let alone where > it would be used?? Has anyone else run into simaler problems and > maybe offer some insite? Also do the wing roots get glasse and how > many layers...
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    Osprey II

    I am interested in any and all parts for an Osprey II.
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    hello all from s.w. Fla.

    I figure it's time to post and introduce myself. Sitting here in t.s. HENRI I finaly got some time. I am building a whing ding ultralite powered by a 15 hp. mccullock eng. unfortunately I can't find one! the weight factor of 15#. at 15HP.seems to be a problem. Any ideas?? I am also helping...
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