The racing in the air has yet to begin but the racing in the pits is in full swing! Check out the mind games at http://aafo.com/racing/2005/reno_2005-1/ photo report. Wayne Sagar All Aviation FlightLine OnLine http://aafo.com/

We have a small consulting company that owns an airplane that is used for business trips. From time to time it would be useful to be able to contact the airplane from our office which is not located on any airport. What do we need to do to get authorization to install an aircraft band radio at...

I ordered some .020 4130 sheet about12x36 I notice the writing on the sheet runs parallel to the 12" edge. Do I understand then that the grain of the steel is parallel to the 12"edge? If I plan on bending this sheet, is there harm in bending across the grain? - Mike

I need some help with Piper part numbers. I'm looking for the Piper Part numbers of the 6.00x6 nose wheel fork used on the "heavier" Cherokees, Comanchees, etc. Jay Honeck and Don Tuite sent reprints of the PA28 manual pages which show only the 5.00x5 wheel and hardware. Thanks guys. I have seen...

"Jan Gelbrich" wrote in message ... Hello, just as a non-native English speaker, I would like to know what the abbreviation "Mk" stands for, e.g. in "Supermarine Spitfire Mk I" or "~ Mk II" and so forth, ...

for sale: Lear L2 Autopilot Installation/Maintenance manual, scans or photocopies available from my original. tnx, barry carson city, nv more manuals & docs (and I just received a load of old docs i still have to go thru) @: http://home.att.net/~btuttleman/barrysite.html

I am in the process of restoring a Cessna 170. It is a major restoration with many fuselage and wing skin pieces being replaced. How should I treat the interior surfaces? I initially planned to paint everything with zinc chromate. But the more I look into this, the more I worry about...

We have this years outline for workshops: Hands on composites March 20-21, 2004 Tail-less Design workshop July 17-18th, 2004, cost $250 Flying Wing symposium- labor day weekend-Sept 4-5, and 6th, 2004- cost $75 to attend A Study of the works of Jim Marske and others who have used the plank...

Does anyone have any drawings/technical data on the Miles Gemini twin? I am involved in a restoration project and the organisation would appreciate any feedback.

My old project plane has working flap but it appears pin for hinge is corroded and stuck. Flap needs to be removed for access to rear main gear bracket. I can't get a grip on holding the pin and pulling or twisting. Being cheap , would rather not cut the pin into small removable pieces as a...

For Sale: Polikarpov PO-2 Flight/Maintenance Manual published by: Zavod No 23 , 1937. 264 pages Complete service,maintenance and repair manual with some 200 extreme detailed drawings. printed(A5 format) or CD Rom version

I have a 3 1/8" bubble face compass that I need a diaphragm for. Does any one have one or know where I might find one. Thanks Gene Culver Cadet NC41705

Go to www.aeromuseum.org and click on the Mustang Restoration Project tag, then click on "Parts For Sale or Trade" link at the top of the page. Just a few right now but, more to come. Norm aka Mustanger

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I was given a pair of compasses to rebuild which seemed pretty straight forwards until I got to the point of having to repaint the body. Does anyone know what paint is used? Or something that does not react with mineral oil or purified kerosene? Thanks

Hello, I am building a Hatz biplane which looks a lot like the Waco. I was thinking about putting an authentic looking wicker or caned seats in it. Can someone in this group point me in the right direction for some plans, ideas or examples? Thanks Ebby Hatz CB-1 s/n 598

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2461396034 The auction ends this MONDAY (tomorrow) at about 8AM. My first set of Cessna landing gear legs (possibly for an L-19, 180, 170) have met the reserve of $300. So, early tomorrow morning the auction WILL have a successful...

Looking for props, engine cowlings and landing gear doors (nose and mains). If anyone has and E2C lead please let me know. How can I access Davis Monthan for parts or is there a centralized Navy refurbishment yard at one of the N.A.S.s? Any help or lead will be appreciated.

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