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

Hi, this post is for everyone interested in planes of all sorts. I’ve just acquired a new website (www.aviationearth.com) that is all about aviation news, images, videos, articles and more. The aircraft are both old and new from around the entire world. The database is not complete yet but is...

My Decathlon is in annual right now, and needs some repairs to the original dope-on-Ceconite finish. Our new A&P doesn't have much experience with fabric work, so he sought advice from others. I'm feeling uneasy about the answers he got. A couple of questions for those with paint and fabric...

Does anybody remember the dome shaped shields that were once available for Champion C-26 sparkplugs? I'm restoring a Culver Cadet and want to avoid the non-original eye brow humps which are commonly used as a solution for the tight clearance of the front top plugs. I need two, and feel I could make...

The belly fabric on my Decathlon is in terrible shape. It is oil soaked to the point where the paint and tapes are flaking off. Something has to be done. Doubtful we can reskin just the belly, so we are considering a recover of the entire fuselage. Is it possible to recover a fuselage without...

Is there any place on the net for such parts? Thanks!

McCauley Hub Assembly, 41D5926 Overhauled and complied with AD 54-12-2 on March 15, 2005. Photos and contact information: http://www.stearmanwings.com/parts.htm Eric Friedebach /An Apollo Sandwich from Corky & Lenny's/

Hello, After a few years procrastinating (or should that be "researching"?), I'm finally starting to stock up my workshop to launch into my first project The aircraft will be mostly wood with some metal fittings. So the question to all of you experienced builders is: What tools (both power and...

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

Bonjour Réparations Emetteurs Avions, Bateaux et Terrestres - Transmitter Repair Fournitures Aéronautique et Marine - Piles et Accumulateurs - Composants obsolètes - Amplificateurs large bande Pièces appareils de mesures tableaux de bord - Antennes HF, VHF, UHF - Câbles - Réglages sur terrain Nous...

BOZEMAN, MT (KBZN) hangar for sale. Close to Big Sky & Bridger Bowl, great fishing and hunting. 42W-48D w/12x40 Schweiss bi-fold door. 500 sqft one bedroom apartment w/fireplace, 4-place bar, two baths, all appliances, shop, gunsafe, floor heat, super insulated. Furnishings and turn key...

Am I imagining things or does there seem to be a pretty high attrition rate among the really rare airplanes at some of these UK airshows? I mean there was the P-38, P-63, Mosquito, the Me-109 (Black 6), then there was the Sea Fury on the golf course and the Sea Fury on the beach. Now there is...

good evening is someone know the price for an engine merlin V12 rolls royce? thanks

Curiuos on how NDT or in other words Non Desturctive testing is done ? Watch the video to gain basic understanding of one of the methods. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTaiNhtmjAM Enjoy!

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

I'm auctioning some magazines that are of interest to some members of this Group: Sports Aviation The Vintage Airplane Search on eBay for those titles or seller name: friend9buy-sell Next five days only

I've seen once an A/C made out of a P51 Munstang drop tank. or better it was based on that. Is there anybody reemmbering the name? Thanks. -- Fritz

We have 8 of these aircraft for sale. They were manufactured between 1965 and 1971 and were in service until Feb. 2005. Located in Israel, they can be restored for flight or used for spare parts. The aircraft are supplied with standard radio and navigation equipment, and there is a limited number...

Just got my Exemption paperwork and it includes a new requirement for "Certificates of Attendance" for last year, I didn't get anything like that at the events, is this a retro requirement for last year?

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