My four tailwheel unit auctions on ebay have not even reached half of the new prices of tailwheels. It seems that you can get a great deal and save hundreds off the new replacement cost. If you can machine the bronze oilite bushings on a home lathe, you can restore three Maule tailwheels, sell two,...

The YAF hanger has burned to the ground. Aircraft lost were the OV-10, F-100, Loadstar, L-39, Waco glider. -- GraveRobber Ready to dig through time. Any Place, Anytime, Any time period!

Bonjour à tous, Tout comme vous, je me passionne pour l'aviation. Depuis quelques années, j'avais réalisé avec un ami un petit travail sur l'histoire et l'évolution de l'aviation. Le voilà maintenant sur internet. Je vous invite à y jeter un petit coup...

Hi, Dear All, I have alwaying been thinking to make a light, tiny, paper(or some other light material) butterfly, that could fly with flapping his wings by some mechanical power engine(like clockwork spring or elasic, or else). While I was a child, I liked playing paper-plane very much. I...

What type of primer/sealer is the best and easiest to apply before applying the color coat on aircraft sheetmetal? Thanks for any info.

Hi guys, I have an Oshkosh Diary posted on my website...www.fairchild24.com. You can go right to it at http://www.fairchild24.com/osh2004.htm I'll post more as time goes on. don

What would be a way to fix a mismatch in holes in steel without ruining the temper? Specifically a main gear leg which it bolts up to a plate . Two of the four holes are about 1/3 diameter off. The bolts are 3/8" od. Possibilties, as I see it, a elongate existing holes in one part to fit the...

G'day all, I have just listed on eBay a Corsair Seat, complete with frame. The URL of the listing is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2256366258&ssPageName=STR K:MESE:IT

ADF Receiver for vintage plane. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4500178497&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:MT:1

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 am thinking about buying a project with the 5 cyl Radial Ken-Royce 90 engine. It has the oiled rocker arms. What can I expect out of it as for as maintence required and time between working on it. Would like to fly it and it be some what dependable. Can anybody give what I should expect?

Is Randolph the only dope available? Is Certified Coatings or other brand available anywhere? Thanks GA

EAA Chapter 1384, Westminster Autumn Fly-In Carroll County Regional Airport (DMW) Westminster, Maryland 21157 Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. _____ | _____ _\___(8)___/_ (/ \) - See the vintage aircraft

Hi, I have a Rolls Royce Welland gas turbine which I restoring. I am seeking any information anyone might have that would help me, particularly drawings. For example did the drawings that were sent to the US and led to the I16/J31 survive? I am also interested in the location of Wellands and...

In "The Aviator" HH arrives at the beach in a really cool looking seaplane and later teaches Katharine Hepburn to fly in the same plane. Does anybody know if that was a restoration, or replica of an actual seaplane from that era? And which one? -- FF

Recently I have inherited a beautiful wooden propellor Burnt in is the following information 110 PS Rhone D 260 H 230 Heine N29018

Either CONFESS now or we go to "PEOPLE'S COURT"!!

I'm looking for service and installation manuals for a Narco Com 11B.

A photo story about the restoration of an old wood glider from 1968: http://www.freefly.sk/modules.php?op=modload&name=My_eGallery&file=index&do=showgall&gid=27

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