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by Woodsy
Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: What Glue For Wood
Replies: 10
Views: 6779

Re: What Glue For Wood

Ian Melville wrote:Would suggest a read of Dudly Patersons article in the recent LAA magazine.

He covers the two glues popular and available in the UK.
Thanks for that, which month was this please :)
by Woodsy
Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Sources of Plywood
Replies: 4
Views: 3471

Re: Sources of Plywood

Have you tried the place in Swindon

http://www.aircraftplywoodandtimber.co.uk/
by Woodsy
Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:21 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: What Glue For Wood
Replies: 10
Views: 6779

What Glue For Wood

Hi all, bit of advice needed pls. What glue are people using in the UK for woodwork, eg. wing ribs etc. The EAA vidoes I have watched all seem to use T-88 but that doesnt seem to be very available in the UK. I visited LAS in Okehampton yesterday and they suggested Aerodux 500 (Prefere 4050). Looking...
by Woodsy
Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: How To Build The Acro Sport
Replies: 0
Views: 1502

How To Build The Acro Sport

HI all I very urgently need a copy of the book by Jim Poberenzy called How To Build The Acro Sport, I can only find one copy online but the guy wont ship it internationally, quite annoying really, does anybody have a copy gathering dust somewhere they would sell me or even lend me or last resort cop...
by Woodsy
Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acrosport II
Replies: 3
Views: 2341

Re: Acrosport II

Cool
I just received my plans for the acrosport 1 this morning :)
by Woodsy
Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acrosport II
Replies: 3
Views: 2341

Re: Acrosport II

Once my plans for my AS1 arrive, the frame will be cut, notched and tack welded by a friend (and me) from the Cornwall strut then I will get a CAA welder in to do all the proper welds, thus saving a huge amount of CAA welders time adn me a lot of money, thats the plan anyway :D
by Woodsy
Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5960

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

Martin I am looking to start building an Acrosport II. Just seen your post on the biplane forum. Did you manage to acquire any plans? Andy Burns Apparently in the post as we chat, either lost £90 or they will be here sometime soon, from the states , someone bought the plans but didn't start the bui...
by Woodsy
Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5960

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

Just spoke to Chris Kinnaman on the number listed for Jean Kinnamon on the EAA site, he says there will definately be a website soon, he has the name of the site ready to go, says he is dealing with estate issues involving lawyers etc, he also said that he is at Hales Corners at the moment but the p...
by Woodsy
Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5960

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

The EAA have the same address listed for plans, I wrote to this address but got no reply
Jean Kinnaman
Acro Sport, Inc.
P.O. Box 462
Hales Corners, WI 53130

I think this was the person who had the rights but no longer has them :(
by Woodsy
Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5960

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

Thanks for that Harry, I have a CAA welder ready to go for the frame etc and other people to help and guide with the contruction, my problem is that I am unable to find a source for the plans to get started. the address given by aircraft spruce is out of date and a new person has the rights but has ...
by Woodsy
Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5960

Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

Hi

Looking to chat with anyone who has built a single seater Acro Sport 1. I want to have a go at building one :D