Just an update for anyone interested in building the Nexus Mustang in the UK. I went to see Francis Donaldson, PFA Chief Engineer last week. The PFA will issue...
Hi Dick, At Oshkosh we talked about the engine and prop for #2 that you are building now. Have you chosen a supplier and spec for the engine, govenor and...
Hi Dick, Are the leading edges of the ribs on DWG 12 left straight or hammered over the former? The second one up from the bottom of the DWG12 tip rib: It does...
Hello Gary The ribs are formed on the leading edges except stabilizer/ elevator rib. The formed skin will be pulled back tight to these ribs to control the...
Hello, I am interested in buying a set of plans for the nexus mustang. I am curious what anyone's opinion is of the drawings. Are there any instructions?...
Hi Dick, I sent this a little while ago but didn't receive a reply so trying again in case it didn't get posted. I'm considering building your fine aircraft. ...
Hi Mike, You can get a pretty good idea by punching in some data to a sizing Excel spreadsheet like the one on Raymers website. I have the book that goes with...
Hello Mike With a 0-360 180 HP and a fixed pitch prop I get at 3-5000 Ft. 200 MPH @65% and at full power 2850 RPM 240 MPH. Rate of climb at Gross 1700-1800...
Hi Dick, Just setting up the tailcone jig - is there any preference for aligning the centre line : 1. down the centre of the beam that goes on the floor OR 2....
Hi Dick, Thank you, that makes sense now. Your vertical posts are on the right side of the beam viewed from the front and the centre line runs along the left...
I saw the Mistral engine at Osh 06 and it looked like a modern , sleek piece of engineering. Does anyone have any experience with fitting these or flying with...
Hi Eric, I don't think anyone answered your question yet, so I will. The plans are done very well. I just went through all the pages the other day to...
I now have 3 sets of crimpers\fluting pliers - but the ones that crimp like you see on Dicks parts just arrived today. They are availaable from Aircraft...
Hi Dick, I split a bulkhead too, it was on the inside bend, never mind it's a learning curve. I'm setting up to drill the 3/32 holes in the bulkheads. I...
Hi again I use a two part epoxy primer. You can use this with a small spray gun outside on a nice day. It dries fairly fast. This is what I do mostly. Epoxy...
Hi Dick, Thank you. I am looking for a UK supplier for the epoxy primer. Is it the Corlar that you use on the interior? I found this on their website: ...
Hello Gary Ask for grey Corlar. The red is a dark brown. My son Chris has been in England this past week for his father in laws funeral.He will be home on the...
Hi Dick. I just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Jeff, one of the students coming to see you this weekend. I have my A & P and I've mainly worked on...
Hello Jeff No. Scott says you will arrive Friday evening and spend Saturday with me and the aircraft. Weather permitting we can go flying. Bring your camera. ...
Hi everyone. I'm excited to tell you we've begun forming our first ribs and bulkheads and had a few questions. 1. Does the aluminum we use HAVE to be alclad?...
Hello Jeff I looked at your web site and it looks great.Keep it up.. 1.. Aluminum does not have to be alclad. 2.. I generaly use files to deburr. On inside...
Hi Jeff, Glad you have got started. I'm just a first time builder so my advice is limited. 0. DWG 3 - the station at the top of the first Bulkhead is 87.125...
... Dick mentioned in his reply that he checked out your website. Is your group documenting the build on a site and if so can you provide the link. Thanks, ...
Hello Gary Re advanced rating to fly Nexus in Canada. This is just a formality, The inspector just watches you do one circuit from the ground.This is...
Hi Jeff, I see you have gotten some other responses, but let me take a stab at your questions. ... Alclad is for corrosion protection only. If you are going...
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