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    Spitfire Mk1

    I am looking at a 75% Spitfire Mk 1 in wood, currently have a set of Issac's Spitfire plans that are 66% and over the years I have accumulated a lot of drawings of the Spitfire so it may be time to give it a go - well consideration. No I do not want a 600 hp job just something in the Titan 51...
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    NACA Duct Exit

    Having read somewhere that a NACA duct exit should be a NACA duct entry turn through 180 degrees. Is that correct? This video link would seem to say yes but I seek some confirmation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtEsdUzlIEk
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    Will Nurbert cable tensioner

    I have one of these but have lost the instructions - any one have a photo or notes on the correct use of the tensioner? Gary
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    Exhaust Air

    Mr current project is a replica Tucano T1 that currently dumps all its waste heat through the open wheel well which I believe is a mass of drag. Closing the gear opening means a method of exhausting heat has to be found. I have decided to use a closed ducted system exhausting the heat at the...
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    Lycoming Hydraulic Pad

    Lycoming 0540A1B5 - Dose anyone know if the hydraulic pad be used to drive a vacuum pump? If I can I can avoid a big and unwanted mod to a engine mount brace if it can
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    Gear Doors

    Is there any benefit in providing seals on gear doors for retractable aircraft? I have gaps of about 3 mm and am considering installing seals on the perimeter of the wheel well so that these contact the doors on the inside of the well when retracted. I have always wondered about what happens...
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