DuPont makes Variprime 615S/625S Self-Etching Primer. It has been recommended to me by a retired FAA engineer. I saw an Ercoupe and some Cessna wings being rebuilt at Wesport Airport (Dead Cow) in Wichita. Both were primed with Variprime. I am considering using Variprime to corrosion proof my...

Most technical artists render the leading edge of wartime Bristol radial engine cowlings a copper-bronze colour. Several wartime colour photographs (of the Vickers Wellington etc) show this same effect. The 'Halifax' restoration/reproduction at the Yorkshire Air Museum has it's Hercules engine...

---- Cross Keys EAA Fly-In Photos posted ----- Here are the photos from the EAA Chapter 216 Fly-In at Cross Keys NJ: http://phlairline.crosswinds.net/CrossKeys2005/2005CK.html

Hispano Suiza 12 cylindre for sale ? anyone? Thank you JC

For anyone interested, I have posted some photos and info on a Hawker Typhoon I have recently completed he http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/southfly/typhoon.htm Cheers, Ian

1954 Schleicher Ka-4B Rhonlerche II in need of some tender care, not flyable and tatty but complete, would make a good exhibit wings covered but some fabric on the fuselage removed. Available now on a permanant loan basis to museum or collection in the UK, located Sussex. Please reply to...

I've got a stainless AN fitting (that came with my motor parts) that I could use some help identifying. Photos and explanation are posted: http://www.weldingfaq.com/turbine2.asp#fitting Thanks! Larry

I recently ran across a nice batch at an auction of glass slides of fighter & bomber & recon aircraft from about 1947 to 1954. There could be nice 8x10s made from these. Please email me at for more information and a sample slide. Thanks

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Hello all, I'm having a clear out and have put all my old Aircraft Illustrated magazines from the 1970s on www.ebay.co.uk if you're interested. I don't want to throw them in the bin so if anyone wants them, you know where to find them Cheers Jon

I have been working with a volunteer group restoring warbirds and building warbird replicas. I am moving to the Burlington, VT area and am interested in continuing this activity. I have worked on the restoration of a TBM-3E WWII torpedo bomber, a 1939 J-3 Piper Cub, a non warbird Acrosport II and...

Our gliding club towplane (Piper Super Cub) has developed play in the Fuselage / Main strut connection - Portside. The bolt and clevis (Fork) seem to be OK bolt is a reasonably snug fit in the fork. - I presume the play is in the hole in the Bracket welded to the fuselage. Play seems to be about...

=----- Millville Airshow Photos Posted -----= Here are the photos from the Millville Airshow. I left about 13:30. I haven't had time to make sure all the links work, so if someone finds one let me know. THX. The link to photos: http://phlairline.crosswinds.net/miv2005/MIV2005-2.html

I've seen some Apaches listed that are 'Doyne conversions' but I can't find what the conversion involved, except maybe 180hp engines. I know about Geronimos, but what exactly makes up a Doyne conversion Apache?

Is there a procedure or can anyone offer advice on putting a plane into long term storage, so that the airframe is protected and a few years down the road it can be brought back up with a minimum of fuss and lubing? Should the plane be wrapped somehow to keep insects and critters from getting in? ...

I have an old Square D Kollsman 3 pointer altimeter that I think it's about 50 or more years old and seems to be in working condition. The body is about 2 13/16 diameter. The label on the back says part no. 371K-05 The three altitude pointers give the usual altitude readout. The little Kollsman...

I want use my home workshop to rebuild an old, junked restroom from a USAF DC9. The milspec drawings show a slot for "used razor blades". How often am I supposed to clean out the used razor blades to maintain airworthiness specs?

GOVERNMENT AVIATION BIBLIOGRAPHIES AVAILABLE FOR ANY AIRCRAFT The Department of Defense will provide a technical report listing for any make or model of U.S., spacecraft or unmanned vehicle, production or prototype, and many international aircraft as well. This is your chance to see long-hidden...

Hi, Does anyone have a comprehesive list of the old standard aluminum designations versus the new? Aircraft Spruce has a small one in their catalog but I would like to see an all inclusive one. A web site search came up empty. thanks! -- Patrick Dixon

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