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    Prop fans for homebuilts

    Thanks BB and Pt . I,ll check out that book and where can I source a good runout prop from?
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    Prop fans for homebuilts

    Awesome and inovative plan Starman and great commentaries on props from the hosts of experts here. Its been awhile since I visisted and feels good to be again. I am still working on restoring my scrap Cessna 150 and after hearing soo much about props from you fellas needs to hear from you that I...
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    wing rebuild

    Hello to all. Hoping everyones making good progress with their projects. I,ve started and hoping to finish in a few... years. BB I,ve downloaded the parts catalog and service manual for the 150f. Is the service manual and shop manual you spoke about the same ? I think my friend is more than...
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    wing rebuild

    Hello all . It feels good to be back. I was busy stripping away parts (seat tracks, pulleys , pitch control stick, rudder pedals,brake cylinder etc.) from the Cessna 150f fuselage so I can begin treating corrosion and get it primed.It feels good working on an aircraft even its a scrap. I can...
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    wing rebuild

    No problem Bruce .I,ve downloaded 43.13 and don,t know if I missed it but didn,t come across any info on carrying out exactly that sort of repair. I,ll recheck. thanks Vortilon for your contribution and making it sound so simple. You said the root is bolted to a beam but i,m sure meant a column...
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    wing rebuild

    thanks for that reminder PT. I have a tendency to get caught up. So I,ll work on one wing at a time. any advice on how to start this. I,ve used a drill and very carefully grind off alot of rivet heads without troubling the bores and took off some skins. If these are in good condition can they be...
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    wing rebuild

    hello Bruce ,Seb, Dan and all you knowledgable folks. Its good to be back to seek knowledge so I can progress with my project which means alot to me.this forum is an amazing medium with you learned fellas all ways willing to share .I,d like to learn about rebuilding my scrap cessna 150 wings.It...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Great breakdown of the whole issue Dan. I,ve not done any sort of aviation studies but lots of reading and understood your reply.I suspected that converting to a tail dragger wouldn,t save much weight. I,ll have torebuild the wings which I know is a highly technical task. I will have my aircraft...
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    Ivo Prop question

    glad to hear Cessna 150 with a 150 hp engine would have pontential along with the nose gear mods. Any other modifications possible? Could another engine like a Rotax, Jibiru etc could be adapted? Thats if they are more affordable,lighter or more powerful? Has anyone heard of the...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Re: that breezy hint How could I miss that hint Bruce? Its simple . I,m totally caught up in this obsession of mine.the Breezy sounds like nice plane utilizing the 150 surfaces.Do you hvae a link for it? i,d like to check it out as soon as possible.Thanks Bruce. Recommendations from Seb, Dan...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Re: new and improved 150 Feels like I crashed and burned even before takeoff but I know you guys are being helpful.Like I said I,m a diehard and not ready to throw in the towel on the 150. Ok its understood by now that this will be an uncertified craft when its done. That means home built parts...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Re: 150 have it list Seems like the idea of certification will have to be shelved Seb.I ,ll gladly give you my "have it list" .I have in my posesssion #1. fuselage -good condition ,,straight and true,minor corrosion with #2. 4 peddals , #3. master brake cylinder, just the#4. pitch control...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Thanks Bruce . I replied on the 22nd but there seems to be some sort a glitch with my Post Reply and I ended up sending a next just now.I didn,t see my reply showing up with the others.
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    Ivo Prop question

    Re: prop with no engine Nice link Seb, lotsa a stuff,thanks bro.But **** even the old aircraft parts are so expensive.200Guyana$=1US$.As you can see I,ve a got a mountain to climb.Ooops Dan I forgot to mention my 150 doesn,t has an engine but I learned alot of prop strike.Learning is one of my...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Re: prop with no engine Thanks Seb for that valuable link.Hey Dan forgot to mention this bent prop is all by itself so I was spared of all that tearing down of an engine.But learned alot of prop strike. I,ll need an engine also. Any recommendation of a slightly more powerful one than the...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Re: prop repair or not I,m no engineer Dan but from that explanation I suspect you are or alot more. Great to have all that knowledge and sharing it. thanks for the eye opener on all the various factors and forces when it comes to the prop and repairs.I,ll have someone thats qualified to look...
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    Wanted- Cessna 150/152 Nose Gear

    Hello there fellow air lubbers. whats up bruce? Thnks for that online link to Ac43.13.Down loaded it already. valuable stuff. I really need the 150 shop manual. Is it offered on line as soft copy or hard? I need it any ways.Jeff I hope you get thru with that nose wheel . I need one too along...
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    Ivo Prop question

    Re: prop repair Great stuff as usual from you brilliant fellas.So much I learnt from that simple question PTairco.Well I have a few my self. 1) What kind of metal are props made of? 2) Are props casted? 3) Can a slightly bent (about 15deg. 1 ft. from the tip of 1 blade) prop be repaired by...
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    just the place to be

    Re: Wanted: Cessna 150 shop manual (soft copy) Yo Mike I appreciate your generousity and the cooperation I received from BB,Bruce,Jman and the rest of the gang. Yeah man I,m far away from the land of the goodies but i belive I can pull this off.This bird is in bad shape at first glance but with...
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    just the place to be

    Ha ha,Mike, thanks for the laugh but i,m serious here.Is the Cessna150f shop manual and parts catalog available on line? I will have to make he horizontal stabilizer.If you are serious and happen to find a scrap 150f there i,d be glad to know what parts of it is available. I,ve some folks in...
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