Does anyone know of any Percival aircraft being restored in the U.K (or the world)? Thanks, Jon.

It was shot by an enemy Zero last week, but I was able to land it.It's badly damaged. How can I repair it?

The last B-36 Peacemaker ever built, #52-827, needs your help. This magnificent airplane sat outside in the Texas weather for decades, subject to the summer sun, winter rains, birds, and vandals. Years of dedicated effort (44,000 hours) has restored the magnificent bird to near-new static-display...

Hi, I'm looking for leads to any information on Frank Hawks' Golden Age racing airplane, 'Time Flies'. This plane was designed by Howell Miller and built by the Granville Brothers crew after the company was liquidated in the mid-1930's. The plane was damaged in a landing accident and later...

I know Spruce and Dillsburg sell 4130 sheet and tubing. Can anyone recommend one over the other? Perhaps a third choice? - MIke

Hi all, am hoping you can help out. I have been asked by a friend to see if I can lay my hands on or get as much tech info about the Shevtsov Ash-21 engine.. Basically he and a friend have managed to get hold of an engine, and want to re-build it. So if there are any manuals available, where would...

Hi Folks, Just picked up a '56 172 which I plan to restore up here in Canada. I'm missing cowlings and log books. Is there someone I can talk to at FAA to see if AD's have been complied with on this aircraft. This might help me generate a paper trail for Transport Canada. I,ve already contacted...

Does anyone here know of any surviving example(s), airworthy or not, of the 1929 Heath Baby Bullet? Juan

Hi, everybody - I'm looking for info on the Northrop Gamma 2-series, specifically: Does anyone know what happened to the remains of the Sky Chief (X-12265) after it was destroyed in an accident during the 1936 Bendix Trophy Race from New York to Los Angeles? I understand there was an explosion...

I have recently built an all new website for Ezell Aviation. its at... ezellaviation.com - come check it out, drool at the airplanes and give me feedback. Im still updating the past projects pages so keep and eye out for them. Kevin (webmaster)

I'm trying to find any substitutes for 2 extrusions: LS-2419 LS-4109 I know some SRMs have fabricated substitutes for extrusions. This is for an F-104A! TIA, Bob

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?

Hi, Have posted photos of my 1:48 Tamiya Spitfire with resin 'C' wing here... http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/southfly/spitfirevc.htm Hope this isn't too cheeky but the model is also for sale on trade-me...

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...

I would like like comment on whether it is a good idea to use a Continental powered C182 as a tow ship that would be mainly used to tow the Schweizer 2-33 at sea level airports. I content that the tow speed would not be comfortable for a 2-33 and that overheating of the continental engine would be...

I know it's powdered milk and amonia and such to make Casein glue. Can anyone please give me the procedure? Thanks Bob Gaines USA

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

G'day All, After a few 'laced' emails from this Forum, and a bit of research, it would seem that a nasty virus (swen?) has been propogating via this Forum. To the best of my knowledge, it hasn't propogated via/past my email client, as I'm sure I've trapped each occurence and killed it (with...

When a heli is "runout" but still in "great condition" with about 6-8000 hrs TTAF and low priced, what exactly does that mean? Is it just an older ship that passed some manufacturer's recommended 'expiration date'? Is it a federal expiration date? Is it still flyable? Is it ok to use for parts...

I saw a special on PBS about the Aleutian Islands and they showed quite a few scenes of W.W.II aircraft wrecks just lying around on ground. The Narrator said that they US lost a lot of aircraft due to bad weather. My question is has anyone surveyed the Aleutian Islands for restorable wrecks. (I...