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    Walter Mikron

    Google G-JUJU to see pictures of a Mikron engined Chilton completed a couple of years ago. Colin
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    Walter Mikron

    Once you get over the lannguage barrier the support situation isn't too bad and perhaps better than some other old designs. You can still buy new ones, afriend did for his Chilton. I have one too and another friend has a brand new one in create. Colin
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    A study of aircraft wood

    a spring balance is good, particularly one that has a indicator that shows the max force. We use one linked to a foot pedal to apply the load progressively. If your sections are small enough, a cheap suitcase weighing balance would work. Regards, Colin
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    4130 vs mild steel in a truss structure

    Hi Emiliano, I own a 1941 Taylorcraft that I believe was made with mild steel, but I may be wrong. I think one of the problems with mild steel tube in Europe is that we don't have access to the range of thicknesses that are available in 4130. I think the frame will be heavier because you will...
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    DH-88 Comet Re-Imagined? 300kts cruise W/ Modern Aerodynamics?

    Hi, Some interesting comments about the DH-88 here. I am not sure if people realise, but a team of us in the UK are slowly rebuilding Amy Johnson's 'Black Magic' back to flying condition and a local restorer Ken Fern is scratch building a replica in parallel. They are not exactly complex...
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    Anglin J3 Kitten

    Hi, Suggest you keep an eye on this project: http://timdonk.com/single-place-bush-plane-project/ Regards, Colin
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    Spar Repair Suggestuons

    Hi, Pete put that very politely. When one of the few real experts in wooden airframes steps in to offer advice I for one would listen to him. Colin
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    PIK-26

    Hi, Yes thanks, have emailed about that, just didn't seem like the official source. Regards, Colin
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    PIK-26

    Hi, does anyone have plans for the PIK-26 or know where I can get them? Am very interested in looking a certain aspects of that design in more detail. regards Colin
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    Bellaire SE

    Hi, no response to the email, I'll have to work out the time difference and try a phone call. It is a candidate on my list of aircraft that might work inside the UK's SSDR limits. regards, Colin
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    Bellaire SE

    Hi both, yes, it sound like it was much admired. I have sent an email to that address. regards, Colin
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    Bellaire SE

    Hi, does anyone know anything about the Bellaire? I have found just a few references to it on the internet from a few years back, but cannot locate anything current. regards, Colin
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    Chilton DW-1 build in NZ

    hi, inverted is not a requirement of the English aviation law, the Carden Ford used originally has the crank at the bottom and the heads at the top :):);) i really would like to see a Geo conversion in the flesh, seems to have a lot to offer, but having recently had a visit from a Mikron...
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    Mikron-like Engine

    Hi, am not sure what the problem is here. You can buy a new Mikron quite easily from Parma and their is a support network in the Czech republic for parts and service. not as easy as for a Lycoming, but parts are available. If there were more people looking to use the Mikron then Mr Parma might...
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    ULF-1 uses mostly pine (Kiefernholz)

    Hi, this caught my interest as i was doing some strength tests on Sitka Spruce yesterday. Having done the Sitka, i made a test sample out of some joinery quality pine that had been used as a clamping spreader. I choose that because it just felt 'right' if you know what i mean. Its bending...
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    Searching for the Right (first) airplane project

    Hi, take a look at the Jodel D150 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAN_Jodel_D.150_Mascaret it doesn't quite reach your spec. on cruise speed but I doubt that you'll find another wooden aircraft that performs so well with the cost/economy of a small engine such as the Continental O-200 or...
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    cantilever MINMAX wings?

    The USA agent doesn't sell plans but the factory in the Czech Republic do. However you do need to buy their wing spars pre finished as they are autoclaved under controlled conditions. colin
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    Jodel D18 Landing Gear

    I would stay with the original design as changing it has implications on the wing spar and could lead to damage. There has been a lot about this on the Jodel yahoo group. That is probably the best group to get real-world advice from experienced owner builders. are you a member? regards, Colin
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    DIY led anti-collision, position lights?

    Hi, I can't seem to find the details, but 3-4 years ago there was a article in the UK LAA's magazine about a guy designing some LED strobes. The key feature was that he was applying the results of some research that suggested irregular flashing patterns made them more easily spotted than...
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    Chilton DW-1 build in NZ

    Hi, I was very pleased to see the interest in the Chilton, I am very slowly building one in the uk. There is a bit of misinformation here about plans that I'd like to try and clear up. The copyright to the design is held by Mrs Constance Ward, the wife of Reggie Ward, who along with Andrew...
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