John, thanks for the information on the O-435 cylinders. I new the cylinders fit on the O-290D2 case, but wanted to know the specifics i.e. will the O-290...
Very good pictures of fusolage and tail cone at your web page Martin !!! I am a little behind as my tail cone kit parts are still in the box. There is a 1997...
I used the lap joint and interleaved the rivet pattern. It's not that bad. My Yankee is lap joined but it is glued together. I drew lots of lines on the...
... You could try leveling the spar and then dropping plumb bobs from the same point at either end, to measure/triangulate to the center line. The geometry to...
Ray thanks for the information. ... From: "Ray Gearhart" <raygearhart@...> To: <mustangaero@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 1:47 PM Subject:...
Dean Dugger
dddugger@...
May 2, 2003 9:26 pm
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Tony, Sounds like major progress to me, keep up the good work. John mII1016...
I dropped a plum line from the middle of the firewall (there is a jig hole in the forewall) and than trammed two lines back from the ens of the spar to a point...
Ted Lemen
tedlem@...
May 3, 2003 12:25 pm
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I am looking for light weight, good quality air drill without spending a fortune. Any recomendations from the group? Do I need a REVERSABLE drill? A Campbell...
Hello John, I`m the guy you bought the clecos from awhile back. I have a used aircraft quality 1/4 chuck air motor I can let go for $20.00 plus shipping. Let...
EForisch@...
May 3, 2003 9:26 pm
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Hi John, I wouldn't try and scrimp too much on the drill - you will be drilling a LOT of holes. It's one of the most used tools. Don't worry about reverse, but...
I use an "AERO" drill lightweight, smooth, nice grip. It's over 25 years old, I keep it well oiled and it's still true. I have looked for them at various...
Me too. But they do. Check http://www.gillbatteries.com/batterydetail.asp?Model=G-25&Submit=continue for the info on "real" aircraft batteries and you'll see...
What did you use for beveling the lightning holes Tony? ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. ...
Kevin Is your Dad's aircraft one of the 3 or 4 units built together with David Scott up in Scone about 1980 ? cheers John M Frew VH-DDR ... From: "Kevin...
I used a "Bob-Stick" which is a piece of hardwood that has a slit cut in the end to a depth of about 1/4 inch. Then you sand the edges to be sure that you get...
Hi, Those of you who have built the Midget Mustang from plans -- what have your costs been to complete the airframe (less engine, instruments, upholstery, and...
LIGHTING HOLE FLANGES.... hey people, i used a lathe to flange the holes.....purchased some pvc pipe couplings, 1/2" larger than lighting holes. held the...
LIGHTING HOLE FLANGES.... hey people, i used a lathe to flange the holes.....purchased some pvc pipe couplings, 1/2" larger than lighting holes. held the...
I'm not sure John, I wasn't aware that a group were built together. I believe it was built around the same time as some other ones, including Alex Culvenor's, ...
It took me for ever to build mine. Ya got to work on them to get them done. I bought a little at a time as I needed it and I bought some water stained AL at a...
Ted Lemen
tedlem@...
May 5, 2003 1:44 pm
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These batteries are obsolete. the Dry Cell or recombinant gas batteries are the only way to go. ... From: "Mike Muetzel" <cdrmuetzel@...> To:...
Ted Lemen
tedlem@...
May 5, 2003 1:49 pm
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Hi Dennis...The Midget Mustang is a very economical aircraft to build. It takes about eight sheets of metal of different thickness, plus assorted 6061-T6...
tell you what, will bring digital camera to work tomorrow, and will take a few pictures to help you under stand what exactly i did. i used the pvc couplings...
Want to get a jump-start on your bird? If you're planning to build from a kit, or perhaps were considering the quick-build option, save yourself a thousand...