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    Today's Informative Video

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    Airplane For Sale As Seen on Barnstormers: Early Bird Jenny and Sky Pup Projects

    I am not involved with these projects, just the messenger: https://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?userid=210078
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    Parts Wanted Stinson L-5 Prop

    Seeking a serviceable prop for a Stinson L-5, 85" diameter, 54 through 57" pitch, 8-bolt pattern. Thanks!
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    Parts Wanted Lycoming O-435 Parts Needed

    Long shot, but here goes: We are hunting a complete, serviceable flanged propeller hub assembly for the Lycoming O-435. It needs to be the SAE 20 spline unit. We have a Stinson 108-3 on the field with an O-435, and the Hartzell controllable-pitch prop is in self-destruct mode. As parts for...
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    A Real Blast from the Past!

    https://www.barnstormers.com/cat_search.php?headline=&body=&part_num=&mfg=&model=sandpiper&user__profile__company=&user__last_name=&user__first_name=&user__profile__country=&specialcase__state=&user__profile__city=&user__profile__uzip=&specialcase__phone=&user__email=&my_cats__name=&price__gte=&p...
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    What Ever Became of FritzW?

    Anyone know his disposition?
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    Parts For Sale 1/2 VW Engine

    Up for sale is a half VW with SCAT heads, Zenith updraft carb, and Fairbanks mag. $1500 cash. Located at 56F. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Local pick-up is allowed.
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    Rubber Discs for Shock Strut

    Ok, I will throw this out and see what I reel in: On some of the old home-builts, from the 20's, and 30"s, had rubber discs on their shock struts. Not much info, in the old plans. I would like to know what they used. I have dimensions, but no reference to materials used (except the Corben...
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    Hipps Suberbird

    Hipps project. Appears to be a Reliant. This is for the airframe, only: no engine. The wings have a couple of damaged ribs, which will be a minor repair for some one versed in wood structures. Project is missing the windshield, one set of lift struts, and the rudder. Contact me through the...
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    Starflight TX-1000

    My other project is nearing completion, and I need hangar space, so my toy has to go to a new home... 1 each 1984 Starflight TX-1000, Rotax 377. Engine was gone through in 2017, sails replaced at that time, as well. I installed the later generation Bing 54, and it is jetted for 2000ft field...
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    Aircraft Identification Needed: Hipps Reliant?

    I have acquired a project that has all the makings of a Hipps Reliant, except... The bird I have has a swept vertical tail, and the J-3 Kitten/Reliant had a straight vertical tail. Any notions?
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    Half VW Engine, Complete

    Came with a project and is excess to my needs. 92mmx78mm, Mosler heads, Fairbanks mag, conical mount, Zenith carb. $1,500 takes it home. Everett Simmons [email protected]
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    Belt Tension on Quicksilver MX 5-Belt Drive

    I have hunted far and wide, and I can not find the correct tension for the 5-belt reduction drive on the MX. Any hints? Thanks!
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    Flying Wires vs Struts

    Question, for those who have the experience: On ultralight-type aircraft, which has the most drag- flying/landing wires, or struts. I have seen opinions, both ways. Thought I would get some empirical data. Thanks!
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    Generac V-Twin with Valley 1.6:1 Belt Reduction Drive

    I have a low-time (less than 40hrs) Generac conversion with the Valley Big Twin belt drive. Also, a Culver 67x35 pusher prop. Basically, I am selling the drive. $1100, buyer responsible for shipping. Thanks! Everett coltdriver1961(at)yahoo(dot)com
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    Nerd alert! Airfoil Comparison: Modified NASA 65018 vs Clark Y, and NACA 23000 series

    This is a question for the flight characteristics, between the 65018 (CH-701, Savannah), and other common airfoil sections. The reason for my request is that I am putting the pencil to a (very) light plane design, low horsepower, and decent short-field, and flying, performance. For...
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    How can I fire one plug with two ignitions?

    I have a single-ignition engine, with a magneto. I was wondering if I could piggy-back an electronic ignition, to fire the same plug in the magneto circuit. The discussion is now open to the class...
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    Annual July 4th Fly-In Breakfast, Colorado City, Texas T88

    Come on out, and get some grub!
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    Poly Fiber and Nitrate/Butyrate Materials Question

    I am certain the subject has been covered on many occasions, but I can't find a definitive answer... I am covering a set of ailerons, am looking at the materials requirement. The total area involved is 60 square feet: How many coats of Poly Brush, Poly Spray, and Poly Tone would be needed...
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    Rotax 503 DCDI w/3:1 "C" Gearbox

    Gents: I have a 503 that I'd like to sell. Has break-in time only since complete overhaul, which was done by South MS Light Aircraft in January of 2014. This is a complete FWF package, and has electric start. Currently mounted on an Aerolites Bearcat, if you'd like to hear it run...
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