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DECEMBER 1984 Vol. 12, No. 12
Contents
4 AlCNews
byGeneChase
5 FriendshipPorchDedicatedto
ConventionVolunteers
6 TheRebirthofanAeroncaC-3
byHardyD.Cannon
9 VintageLiterature
byDennisParks
10 PheasantH-l0 Restoration
byGeneChase
12 TypeClubActivitiesatOshkosh'84
byGene Chase
14 A Teenagerin Panama
byBobMonk
15 BookReview
byDennisParks
16 MysteryPlane
byGeorgeA. Hardie,Jr.
17 LetterstotheEditor
17 CalendarofEvents
21 TheVintageTrader
Page 6
Page 10
Page 14
FRONT COVER . . . Grand Champion Classic at Oshkosh '84 was
this Cessna 140, NC4135N owned by Rick and Kathie Paige, San
Mateo,California. (PhotobyTed Koston)
BACKCOVER ...The newestadditionto the EAAAviation Founda-
tion's collection is this beautifully restored 1933Cirrus-powered Fair-
child 24-C8, NC13191,SI N2009,donatedbyHarold G. Scheck.East
Rutherford, NewJersey.
(Photographed at the Foundation's PioneerAirport byJackCox)
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IMPORTANTSAFETY ITEM
CONCERNING CERTAIN BENDIX
CARBURETORS
Attention owners and operators of aircraft with Bendix
NA-S3A1, NA-S3B and NA-S3A1 carburetors on their
engines and using automobile gasoline or high aeromatic
100 LL avgas:
We have had an incident reported to us involving a
Cessna 120 which had a new carburetor float needle in-
stalled in 1983, which however, was the obsoleted part
with the neoprene tip. The swelling of the tip eventually
increased to the point where the engine was too lean to
operate. One of the dangers is that a continual leaning
can be taking place without the knowledge of the operator.
This could l ~ d to engine damage from excessively lean
operation. Checking with a carburetor overhaul shop re-
veals that this has been a longstanding and continuing
occurrence.
Bendix issued a Service Bulletin (#84) in 1963, and
changed the float needle valve in these carburetors from
a valve with a neoprene tip to an all plastic valve made
of delrin, (they have not manufactured the old valve since
then) . In our opinion, all of these old valves (PIN 390077)
should have been scrapped years ago because ofthe rubber
age control requirement.
If you are unsure of the type of needle valve in your
carburetor, do not continue to use either 100 LL avgas or
autogas. It is strongly recommended that you determine
whether it is a needle with a neoprene tip (part no.
390077), replace it immediately with part no. 2523047,
and make the installation in accordance with Bendix Ser-
vice Bulletin #84.
CONOCO SAYS ITS AUTO FUEL
QUALITY IS COMPARABLE TO
THAT OF AVGAS
Officials of the Conoco Oil Company stated that Conoco
unleaded auto fuel quality is comparable to that of avgas
at a recent meeting with FAA, Fixed Base Operators,
airport executives and Conoco Oil dealers in Denver, Col-
orado.
Conoco's presentation provided a technical review of
the specifications and a comparison between the impor-
tant characteristics of automobile gasoline and aviation
gasoline. The conclusions were that automobile gasoline
is a satisfactory substitute for 80 octane avagas when
handled properly. Conoco has tested samples of auto gas
by both aviation octane methods deriving both the lean
rating and the rich rating, and has found that the rich
generally is about 5 points higher than the lean rating,
which means that 82 MON (motor octane number) auto
gas is the full equivalent of 80/87 grade avgas. Volatility
and Reid vapor pressures were also discussed by Conoco.
They pointed out that the aircraft that had demonstrated
compliance with the Federal Air Regulations in this re-
gard should be perfectly capable of using automobile
gasoline. In conclusion, Conoco recommended to the Fixed
Base Operators that they be sure that auto gas was pro-
vided only to those aircraft which were approved for its
use, to purchase the fuel only from fuel vendors who are
known for their integrity and fuel quality and to purchase
only fuel meeting ASTM D-439 requirements.
EAA's President and Founder, Paul H. Poberezny,
praised Conoco's position, "I am proud and pleased to see
a company of Cono co's high reputation joining others such
as Amoco Oil in recognizing the importance of auto fuel
to the aviation community." Poberezny, who began EAA's
auto fuel research program more than seven years ago,
noted that Amoco Oil has been a supporter of EAA's re-
search from its inception.
EAA Aviation Foundation Technical Director, Harry
Zeisloft, was invited by Conoco to address the meeting in
Denver. Zeisloft pointed out that lowering the cost of avia-
tion through the use of auto fuel is extremely important.
"According to FAA's statistics, student starts in 1978 were
137,000. Those starts were reduced to 86,000 in 1982 and
if the same trend continues it will be 0 by 1989." Zeisloft
also noted that 79% of the civil engine aviation fleet is
capable of using 80 octane auto fuel. He said, "Over 10,500
aircraft are now flying regularly and safely on auto fuel.
The annual rate of usage of auto gas in aircraft is conser-
vatively estimated at 38,600,000 gallons of gasoline. The
savings in maintenance costs added to the savings in
direct operating costs approaches $20 per hour for an
aircraft such as a Cessna 182."
For more information on EAA's auto fuel research and
development program contact the EAA Aviation Center,
Auto Fuel Department, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI
54903-3065.
EAA AIR ACADEMY '84
EAA Air Academy '84 enjoyed unprecedented success
as it brought experienced EAAers and youth together at
the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh. For three weeks
they shared the technology and love of aviation while
developing the concept of quality without compromise,
which we hope will continue to be a part of their aviation
and personal lives. The EAA Antique/Classic Division
and its members played an essential part in the success
of this initial Academy.
Read the full story of EAA Air Academy '84 in the
December, 1984 issue of SPORT AVIATION. For informa-
tion about EAA Air Academy '85, contact Chuck Larsen
at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh.
EAAJAOPA PRIMARY
AIRCRAFT PETITION
Details of the joint EAAlAOPA petition to amend
the Federal Aviation Regulations to permit certifica-
tion of a new, simplified category of aircraft to be
known as "Primary Aircraft" appear on page 10 of
the December, 1984 issue of SPORT AVIATION.
The only provision which could potentially affect
antique and classic aircraft would be the one which
under certain circumstances would provide for the
conversion of a standard certificated aircraft in the
normal, utility or aerobatic category to be operated
as a primary aircraft. .
It should be emphasized, however, that such con-
versions by t e owner would be strictly voluntary.
Also, participation by aircraft manufacturers would
be strictly voluntary.
The real emphasis of the Priptary Aircraft pro-
posal is on new aircraft and very likely will involve
new manufacturers.
4 DECEMBER 1984
NEWYORK STATE
MUSEUM GROUP PLANS
AVIATION/AEROSPACE MUSEUM
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM), a
newly chartered non-profit educational corporation, has
announced plans for a future aviation/aerospace museum
to be located in the Schenectady, NY area. The museum
is expected to feature over 80 years of flight development
and manufacture in New York State, together with mili-
tary, antique and homebuilt aircraft and historical ar-
tifacts.
Museum plans include a research library, facilities for
students and educators, and additional use by community/
civic groups as well as aviation groups.
ESAM will sponsor air shows at the Schenectady
County Airport, with proceeds dedicated to museum de-
velopment. An individual and corporate membership pro-
gram, currently being initiated, will fund general operat-
ing expenses, newsletters, etc.
ESAM welcomes comments and suggestions relative to
museum development, availability of display material,
etc. from aviation groups and historians. Their mailing
address is Box 1196, Schenectady, NY 12301..
FRIENDSHIP PORCH DEDICATED
TO CONVENTION VOLUNTEERS
(Photos by Jack McCarthy)
Among the many ceremonies during Oshkosh '84 was
the dedication of the Friendship Porch. Presided over by
Antique/Classic Division President, Bob Lickteig, appreci-
ation plaques were presented to Al Kelch and Bob Lumley,
chairman and co-chairman respectively of the porch com-
mittee. The untiring efforts of these two men along with
other volunteers resulted in the construction of this prac-
tical and handsome addition to the Antique/Classic Head-
quarters building, and its completion in time for Oshkosh
'84.
The event included a ribbon cutting ceremony and the
placement of a brass plaque on the front of the building.
The plaque reads: "Friendship Porch dedicated to our vol-
unteers whose selfless efforts have made possible this
great convention - EAA Antique/Classic Division."
The porch not only provides comfort for tired conven-
tion participants, but also adds beauty to the Headquar-
ters Building. It will continue to be a favorite spot in the
Antique/Classic area during EAA conventions .
Antique/Classic Division President Bob Lickteig (Center) pre-
sents appreciation plaquesto Bob Lumley(L) and AI Kelch for
their efforts in the design and construction of the Friendship
Porch.
AI Kelch (L) and Bob
Lumley,chairmanand
co-chairman respec-
tively of the porch
committee, cut the
ceremonial ribbon
during the dedication
ceremony.
AI and Bobaffixthe brass plaqueto the Antique/Classic Head-
quarters Building dedicating the Friendship Porch to all EAA
Convention volunteers.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 5
The 1935 Aeronca C-3, NC14640, SIN 526 with Bill Stratton at the controls.
()f An Ae'-f)nca :-3 a ~ t e . -
ByHardyD. Cannon (AARRCO)
16518Ledgestone
San Antonio, TX78232
This 1935 flying two-cylinder motorcyle makes strange
noises, throws oil by the glob, is drafty, uncomfortable,
and simply marvelous . .. a deep, deep fuselage squatting
on a pair of baby-sized wheels ... the snub upturned nose
gives the appearance of an airplane which has run head-
long into something solid and collapsed its gear in the
bargain . . . more a caricature of an airplane, really a
cartoonist's creation, from its absurd, chinless face to that
great elephant's ear of a fin and rudder, all strung together
with brace wires, string and cloth. The engine produces
(if you are lucky) all of 26 horsepower and makes an in-
credible racket while going about it.
(Photos by Roger Beery)
The Aeronca C-3 was perhaps the most maligned small
airplane that was ever built. The Flying Bathtub, The
Ugliest Airplane in the World, Airnocker, etc., were just
a few terms that were used to describe one ofthe first light
airplanes built in America. The first Aeronca, a 26 hp
single-place plane, was designed by J.A. Roche in 1928
and was truly the first light airplane to be manufactured
in America. Roche was dedicated to the idea of filling the
sky with simple, no frills, everyman's, easy-to-fly, econom-
ical-to-operate airplanes.
Basket cases were the name of the game. Profit was
not intended (certainly not achieved) when Bill Stratton
6 DECEMBER 1984
and I formed a company known as Antique Aircraft Rescue
and Restoration Company. AARRCO is interested in keep-
ing antiques and warbirds flying. My wife and I own about
40 acres in South Bexar County in Texas and so we built
a shop behind our house, pulled fences, graded some and
came up with a 2,880 ft. grass landing strip 100 ft. wide,
and Bill bought the adjacent property to complete the
strip.
Bill Stratton of San Antonio, Darvin Krisell of PIes an-
ton and I formed a working team that makes this a labor
of love. Darvin and I no longer fly, but restoration and
rebuilding keeps oil in our blood. Bill is the test pilot.
We read of two Aeronca C-3 basket cases in Arizona.
Bill hopped a plane after a discussion with the Arizona
owner. Convinced that we could and would be able to re-
store the planes, Bill rented a V-Haul truck and began
the trek back with his precious cargo in paper bags and
cardboard boxes. Crossing the New Mexico and Texas des-
erts with no air conditioner or even a blower caused a
great deal of discomfort, but Bill pressed on.
About 3 o'clock in the afternoon of June 17,1981, Bill
pulled into the shop area. As he stretched and worked
feelings back into his body, Darvin and I began to unlock
the doors to a truly new adventure.
As the truck was being unloaded we laid out the pieces
for a better assessment of what we really had and what
we were going to need. Out came two Aeronca C-3 fuse-
lages - Master series 500 "Round Backs," parts of four
wings, parts of two tail groups, parts of three different
landing gear, parts, parts, parts, and more parts; some
Aeronca 7 AC tail assemblies, a pair of World War II L-3
wood wings, some Waco parts, instruments, many broken
parts, bolts, nuts, washers, screws, rusted cable, and fit-
tings that no one can identify completed the cargo. Bill
laughed and said that he just bought anything and every-
thing that the man would throw in.
Darvin and I began to look at each other ... what a
challenge. In the 1940s I had rebuilt a part of C-3 wings
but that was about 35 years ago. Thanks to our friend
John Houser of the Aeronca Corporation, we were able to
get some copies of the original blueprints.
Work on the plane we chose to complete went rather
slowly because other restorations and rebuilding jobs
seemed to pour in faster than we could imagine, so the C-3
NC14640, SIN A-526 project was just sorta put on hold.
After about a year had passed we were able to gather
more parts and pictures and manuals. We farmed out the
engine to Dave Warren who is an expert in the field of
engines as well as other aspects of antique airplanes. We
discovered that we had five left doors and no right doors
. .. so we converted left to right. We had five landing
gears, and none really matched .. . modification became
necessary. Wheels were paired with one extra, brakes
were paired and matched to the wheels. The shocks had
to be completely rebuilt, and we discovered only one taxi
spring .. . a nearby foundry made one for us.
The covering of the fuselage and wings was ac-
complished and the finish through silver brought the need
to assemble the airplane to see if everything did fit. We
accomplished this on a Saturday when we had some help,
but spectators began to gather and made fun of us, our
plane and our project. This made us more determined that
we would spend more time and complete at least one C-3
just to show that it would fly and perform well.
Choosing a color scheme posed no problem, lemon yel-
low with black letters and black stripe was the unanimous
choice. Thanks to Paul R. Matt for his production of Vol-
ume X of the Historical Aviation Albums for a color pic-
ture from which we painted our C-3.
Assembly went smoothly enough considering that we
had fit and tried everything prior to painting. With the
baggage compartment, seat, seat cushions, instrument
panel, gas tank and crash pad all in place we then turned
our attention to the windshield. Paper patterns often fit
where plexiglass does not. We made several patterns and
then decided on the one that we thought would be the most
satisfactory when installed. The plexiglass was cut, edges,
sanded, rubber in place . .. and as you can guess, near the
last screw, a pop, a crack and then a split from top to
bottom. Next came a revision of the paper pattern, new
plexiglass, and a hot 98 degree afternoon which proved to
be no better ... another crack from top to bottom!
After that we really looked hard at what was happen-
ing and realized that the yoke on my bandsaw, in making
a small curve, put such a bind on the plexiglass that we
were actually starting a series of small cracks. We checked
our pattern again and then went to a plastic center that
had a larger bandsaw. Installation of windshield number
three went as planned.
The engine installation posed no problem because
there is so little to it ... but starting the engine was
something else. The carburetor is located on the extreme
bottom, there is no primer, no accelerator pump, and no
choke. Experimenting, adjusting, and trial and error gave
us the clue. To successfully start the E-113 we had to
remove the spark plugs (two), inject a small squirtoffuel,
replace the spark plugs, push the throttle to a space of
three fingers, switch on, clear, and it starts on the second
swing of the prop emitting a noise that is unbelievable to
the novice .. . nok-nok-kiank-puff-purrr!
The C-3 fuselage nearly ready for cover. NC14640 is covered and ready for pre-assembly.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 7
The Aeronca C-3 is in good company with the Piper L-4 and the
Heath Parasol over the flat Texas countryside.
The restoration shop with an Aeronca C-2 fuselage hanging
from the rafters and a C-3 fuselage on the floor. A C-3 landing
gear is in the foreground.
The mighty 36 hp Aeronca E-113 engine that powers NC14640.
Running the engine in all ranges on the ground was
necessary to make proper adjustments as to richness of
carburetor, high speed rpm and low speed rpm. Darvin
was in the cockpit running up the engine and I was mak-
ing adjustments when an unbelievable vibration set in.
On impulse Darvin cut the switch, and I could see a vibra-
tion like I had seen only when I took a 40 hp Cub through
a large tree.
As the engine stopped I could see what happened ...
the new prop was in the process of coming apart. I was
truly thankful because it could have happened in the air
or on take-off. The prop hubs are hand honed to match the
shaft so we had to replace the prop using the same hub.
The other prop we had turned out to be 1/ 4 inch thinner
than the one which had come apart, so a plate was made
to fit between the face of the prop and the face-plate of the
hub. Then adjustments had to be made all over again be-
cause each prop works differently on the engine.
The next morning broke clear and cool with about an
8 mph wind right down the runway. Bill realized this
would be ideal for the taxi tests and possibly the first test
flight of our "new" C-3. After the plane was rolled out,
gassed up, and oil checked, we helped Bill work his way
through the maze of flying wires that surround the
cockpit.
"Bill, give me several high speed taxi runs" was the
request I made. The little engine was purring right along
and after a few lift offs and touch downs, Bill decided to
take it around the field. She's a beauty in the air, and a
dream to fly if you are not in a hurry .. . and yes, to all
the doubters and skeptics, IT DID FLV!
We are presently working on C-3 Master number two,
a C-3 Collegian and two Aeronca C-2s. When we need
parts, we make them, and when we need plans, we draw
them. This is a labor of love and we enjoy every minute
of it.
8 DECEMBER 1984
ByDennisParks
(EAA 115388)
Purdue UniversityLibraries
Aerial Age was the only aviation weekly to survive
beyond the first World War. It was published from March
1915 to July 1923 by the Aerial Age Company of New
York. The founding editor was H. Chadwick Hunter fol-
lowed in April 1915 by G. Douglas Wardrop who remained
editor until the publication ceased. Contributing editor
was Henry Woodhouse who was also editor of FLYING,
the Aero Club of America's magazine, which was absorbed
by Aerial Age in 1921.
The first issue of March 22, 1915 was announced as
taking the place of Aero & Hydro as the American
Aeronautical Weekly. Aero & Hydro had ceased in
November 1914. AerialAgeboasted of an initial subscrip-
tion list of 10,000 and listed among its first 25 subscribers
were Katherine Stinson and Capt. Thomas Baldwin. The
first issue had 24 pages but by June it was up to 46 pages.
The covers of Aerial Age had reproductions of black
and white photographs of aircraft and provide a good
source of pictures of early aircraft. Some of the cover shots
in 1915 were: The Curtiss Flying Boat; the Thomas Mili-
tary Tractor; and a Martin Tractor. The June 28, 1915
cover had a picture of Glenn L. Martin with Mary Pickford
from the movie "The Girl of Yesterday". Unfortunately in
July 1915 the illustrated covers stopped and they only
listed editorial contents. With the U.S. entry into World
War I the cover photos reappeared. During 1922 the covers
featured aerial photographs from around the U.S. These
included downtown shots of Chicago, New York and Wash-
ington. Some of the pictures came from the Fairchild Aer-
ial Camera Corp.
Some of the regular features were: news of the week;
foreign news; recent aero patents; books on aeronautics;
and Aeronitis. Aeronitis was a series of quips and quotes
either new or reprinted from other sources. "Aeronitis"
was defined as a pleasant infectious ailment that made
people "flighty". For an example, one of the stories told
goes, "Lady: 'What do you call the man who attends to
your airplane?' A viator: 'I regret, but I never use profanity
in the presence of a lady.' "
Most issues had a feature on a new aircraft. These
articles consisted of two or three pages and provided de-
scriptions, specifications, and a three-view drawing. Some
of the aircraft covered in 1915 were: The Heinrich Tractor;
the Burgess-Dunne Convertible tail-less land and
waterplane; and the Jannus Flying Boat. Some examples
from early 1920 were: Supermarine Flying Boats; the
Sopwith Transport Plane; and the B.A.T. "Baboon". For
its time period, AerialAge is the best source of descrip-
tions for new aircraft and its coverage resembles that
later provided by AeroDigest.
Technical topics were also covered. Neil MacCoull -
M.E. had a series of articles describing new engines and
accessories. There was also a series of reprints of NACA
reports featuring such topics as the choice of wing sections
and the strengths of laminated wing spars. Translations
of foreign literature also appeared, an example is the
article by A. Betz of Gottingen on the theory of the screw
propeller.
The growth of the aircraft industry over the period of
the first World War is reflected in the growth of the size
of the magazine and in the number of advertisers. The
first issue of March 22, 1915 had 24 pages, and four air-
craft companies; Curtiss, Gallaudet, Burgess and Martin
had full page ads. The expectations of the post-war era is
shown by the March 3, 1919 issue which has 112 pages
with 7 full page and 3 double page ads from aircraft
companies. The double-page ads were by Curtiss, Wright-
Martin, and Standard. The issue had over 100 display ads
and the editorial expounded on "American Aeronautics'
Great Future."
Unfortunately, American's aeronautical future was
brighter than the future of Aerial Age. In the June 26
issue of 1922 the editor announced that the journal would
cease publication as a weekly and with the August issue
became monthly. One of the offers made to boost circula-
tion was giving away a war surplus propeller along with
a two-year subscription, all for $10. One year later, it
ceased publication. By that time Aviation had expanded
into a weekly and Aero Digest had become well estab-
lished.
The EAA Library has a complete set of AerialAge.
AE
WEEKLY
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 9
Assembly of the OX-5 engine is a family effort. AI Buttles (L) with his son, Timothy Buttles, and grandson, Tracy Buttles.
The Pheasant "was no great aeronautical wonder, but
it certainly was an airplane of good behavior and very
pleasant lines" according to Joseph Juptner in his U.S.
Civil Aircraft, Volume One. This is an apt description of
this but one of many OX-5 powered biplanes of the Great
Depression era.
It is reported that 11 Pheasants were built at the
factory in Memphis, Missouri in 1927. The plant was
moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin early the next year and
three more were built. S. J . "Steve" Wittman was company
test pilot at the Fond du Lac facility.
The EAA Aviation Foundation's Pheasant, N151N,
SIN 136 is the only known surviving example and was on
display in the Museum at Hales Corners for many years
after being donated by EAA member Philip Stier, Sussex,
(Photo by Paul Poberezny)
Wisconsin in 1971.
Bill Chomo, director of aircraft restoration, points to one of the
The restoration of this rare aircraft is being ac-
many mouse nests in the lower wings of the Pheasant.
complished by volunteers and the dedicated efforts of Jeri
Goetz of the restoration staff. She reports the plane is in
remarkably good condition with no major rebuilding re-
quired.
The first piece of fabric was removed from one of the
lower wing panels by EAA President Paul Poberezny and
a long-since vacated mouse nest was exposed. This was
just the tip of the iceberg, however, as when Jeri removed
the remaining fabric she discovered a full-blown "mouse
condominium" - her description.
Apparently, where the plane was stored before coming
to EAA, there was heavy mouse traffic - so much in fact
that the wood in the lower wing panels was black with
grime. It took three applications of soap, water and vigor-
ous brushing with complete drying in-between before the
grime was removed and the varnish finish on the wood
reappeared.
10 DECEMBER 1984
(Photo by Paul Poberezny on2/14/84)
The Pheasant H-1 0on display in the EAA Aviation Museum in
Franklin, Wisconsin just before its disassembly and move to
thenewAviation Center at Oshkosh.
The Pheasantfuse-
lagebeingdisman-
tled prior to sand-
blasting.
This was followed by sanding the wing structure down
to bare wood so the necessary repairs could be made. Jeri
was assisted here by volunteers including Museum do-
cents Bill and Betty Ratzmann and some energetic teen-
agers. Both upper and lower panels were ready to cover
by Convention time and Ray Stits offered to perform that
task. He donated the materials and before Oshkosh '84
was over the wings were covered and doped through silver
in the Stits Covering Demonstration Tent.
The fuselage has been disassembled and the frame
sandblasted. The only repairs needed here are straighten-
ing the lower longerons and tubular stringers where over-
tight fabric had bowed them in.
The Curtiss OX-5 engine for the Pheasant is being
overhauled by dedicated vol unteer, Al Buttles, Wild Rose,
Wisconsin. He started working on this project early in
September and spends two days per week on the OX-5. Al
is 72 and one of the first pi lots in t he Oshkosh area. He
is joined occasionally by his son Timothy Buttles and
16-year-old grandson, Tracy Buttles, both from Manawa,
Wisconsin.
The engine will be ready to run when a serviceable
rotor for the magneto and a water pump can be located.
Any leads regarding the acquisition of these two badly
needed items should be directed to the Executive Director
of the EAA Aviation Foundation, Ralph Bufano, Wittman
Airfield, Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065, 414/426-4800.
When the restoration is completed, this rare Pheasant
H-10 will join the fleet of flying vintage aircraft based at
t he EAA Aviation Foundation's Pioneer Airport, where
visitors to the Museum can not only see these planes in
t heir 1920s and 30s environment, but also enjoy the sights
and sounds of the aircraft in flight .
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 11
By Gene Chase
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One of the many activities in the Antique/Classic Area
at Oshkosh is centered in the Type Club Headquarters
Tent, where ten organizations were represented this year.
Complimentary space is offered to any type club represent-
ing antique or classic aircraft, so they can have a central
meeting place for their own members as well as the oppor-
tunity to exchange ideas with other clubs.
The following type clubs were represented:
Aeronca Aviator'S Club
Joe and Julia Dickey
Columbus, Indiana
Aeronca Lover's Club
Buzz Wagner
Clark, South Dakota
International Cessna 120/140
Association
Jim Merwin
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Cub Club
John Bergeson
Mt. Pleasant , Michigan
Fairchild Club
John Berendt
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Luscombe Association
John Bergeson
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
National Waco Club
Ray Brandly
Hamilton, Ohio
OX-5 Aviation Pioneers
Bob Wallace
Baltimore, Maryland
Porterfield Airplane Club
Chuck Lebrecht
Wonder Lake, Illinois
Staggerwing Club
Jim Gorman
Mansfield, Ohio
Butch Joyce, chairman for this activity, has received
many favorable comments regarding the Type Club Head-
quarters Tent and most of the 1984 participants have
indicated they will return next year.
One of the highlights for this, the second year for the
activity was a talk by Convention Chairman Tom Poberez-
ny. He spoke of the relationship between EAA's Antique/
Classic Division and the Type Clubs, putting down any
thoughts that EAA was trying to "take over" the Clubs.
He said EAA's involvement was to provide a service to the
Antique/Classic membership, many of whom are members
of the various special interest type clubs.
The activity is informal with no set hours of operation
or requirement that the spaces be "manned" continuously.
Some of the groups who were short on personnel in '84
hope to remedy the situation next year.
Type Club representatives wishing to reserve com-
plimentary space in the Type Club Headquarters Tent at
Oshkosh '85 should contact Butch Joyce, Box 468, Madi-
NC 27025, phone 919/427-0216 .
12 DECEMBER 1984
Convention Chairman Tom Poberezny addresses the Type Club
members at Oshkosh '84.
Butch Joyce (L). Type Club Tent Chairman, poses with members
of the International Cessna 120/140 Association.
John Berendt of the Fairchild Club talked about his favorite
subject.
The Cub Club and Luscombe Association were both rep-
resented by John Bergeson at Oshkosh '84.
Bob Wallace, right, lines up the OX-5 Aviation
Pioneers for a photo session.
The International Cessna 120/140 Association booth in the Type
Club Tent.
Julia Dickey, center, promoted Aeronca activities.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 13
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" Hornet" engine of 500-525 hp. ton metal floats.
ByBob Monk
(EAA 146391, AlC8724)
351 So. Palo AltoSt.
Panama City, FL32401
Needless to say, flying the Isthmus
of Panama in a U.S. Navy observation
plane at the age of 17 was high adven-
ture for a teenager, yet this is what I
was doif\g one day in 1937. I had
joined the United States Army Air
Corps with my parent's consent and
was sent to the Canal Zone for two
years.
I had a 3-day pass and had bummed
a ride on a Vought Corsair from AI-
brook Field where I was stationed on
the Pacific side, to Coco Solo Naval
Air Station on the Atlantic side. It
was a real noisy airplane with short
stiletto-type exhaust stacks. I could
have used some cotton in my ears -
but of course I didn't have any. I
thanked the pilot after we landed and
he said something but I couldn't hear
him.
I was stationed at Albrook Field
with the 24th Pursuit Group. We had
Boeing P-12 biplane fighters and I
was a crew member assigned to one
14 DECEMBER 1984
of them. The P-12 was a little on the
homely side, being such a short-
coupled airplane, but it would actu-
ally outfly the beautiful Curtiss
Hawk P-6E.
I flew quite often in Martin B-10
bombers on "searchlight" practice for
the Army. Also based on the field was
a Douglas Dolphin amphibian, a
Sikorsky amphibian and a Bellanca
Airbus. We also had the forerunner of
the AT-6 with fabric covered fuselage
and it was the first retractable gear
airplane on Albrook Field. I flew back
to Albrook from France Field on the
Atlantic side in this plane. Also there
were two Keystone biplane bombers
at Albrook that were used for testing
parachutes with dummies.
One thing I liked about duty at AI-
brook was that we did not have to pull
K.P. duty. Local San BIas Indians
were hired to do the K.P. Our pay was
$21.00 per month - half of which I
sent home to my parents to help them
with living expenses.
I remember that behind each bar-
racks building was our own banana
house. We could eat our fill of
bananas and there were plenty of
mango trees also. A delicious mango
would put a good ripe peach to shame
taste-wise. Tropical fruit of all vari-
eties were plentiful.
I flew several times with a friend in
my outfit who had a private pilot's
license. We flew from a Panamanian
field not far from downtown Panama
City in a J-2 Cub. Also on the field
was a Lockheed Vega which was used
by a Panamanian pilot who flew mail
and freight up and down the Isthmus.
I have often wondered what happened
to this plane.
I was wa ndering around one day at
the Balboa docks when I noticed an
old airplane hangar about half torn
down. In the hangar sat a Beechcraft
Staggerwing on floats . It was the first
Staggerwing I had ever seen. I
thought it was rather odd that the
lower wing was located ahead of the
top wing. (On page 180 of the
Staggerwing Book by Robert T. Smith
is the very airplane, BI7L, CZ116, I
saw in Panama in 1937. It was in-
volved in some kind of accident and
left out in the tropical climate to rust
away sitting on a railway dolly.)
On the other side of thi s hangar
were four Hamilton Metalplanes on
floats with "Isthmus Airways"
painted on the sides. The planes, even
at this time, were showing signs of
deterioration but they could have
been saved if someone had the
forethought to store them away -
now they are gone forever .
I recently got in touch with a Mr.
Georges G. Bouche, an antique air-
craft buff who works for the Panama
Canal Zone Company. I told him
about seeing these aircraft in 1938
and asked him to send me photos,
which he has done.
Isthmian Airways had two Travel
Air 4000 biplanes on floats that were
used for pilot training, which appear
in two or three of the photos.
All-in-all I wouldn't take anything
for my experiences in Panama. Seeing
the Hamilton Metalplane that won
the Grand Champion Award in 1975
at the AAA Fly-In in Iowa brought
back a lot of memories of the four I
saw in Panama years ago, deteriorat-
ing and all but forgotten .
BOOK REVIEW
By Dennis Parks
THE ADVENTURES OF AVIATOR PAUL WILBER. ..
BROTHER JOSH AND FRIENDS, 1911
by Forest Lane et a1. , History ofFlight Press, 1984, 71
pages.
This is the entertaining story of two pioneers of Ohio
Aviation: Paul and Josh Wilber of Norwalk, Ohio. Their
story is an example of the early constructor/pilot. Not only
did they build their own airplane, but Paul also taught
himself to fly in it.
In the fall of 1911, Paul Wilber was offered a set of
plans for a 1909 Curtiss Pusher from a friend, Ralph Cole,
who was in the process of rebuilding a Bleriot Type and
would not have time for the Curtiss. Paul, age 19, and his
brother Josh, age 21, decided to tackle the project.
The brothers built the plane's components in their
parent's attic and later took the finished parts to a nearby
farm and assembled the craft. One of the first problems
was determining the center of gravity. They put the plane
up on two saw horses, one under each wing at one third
chord. Paul proceeded to climb into the pilot's seat while
Josh held onto the tail. The engine was then shifted
on the mount untiHhe aircraft came into balance at which
time the bolt holes were drilled.
Another problem the brothers faced was determining
if they had enough power from the 50 horsepower Roberts
engine they had borrowed. The Curtiss required about 400
pounds of thrust for flight but they didn't know how much
the Roberts produced. To solve the problem they tied a
rope from the undercarriage to a balance arm scale they
had bolted to the barn wall. Then they ran the engine up
to full power, and as the scale read about 400 pounds, they
decided they had enough thrust for the Curtiss to fly.
In the summer of 1912 the craft was ready for flight
but Paul had no flight training. He began the process of
learning by running the plane back and forth across a
field near the barn. There was a crew on each end of the
run to pick up the nose wheel and turn the Curtiss around
for the return run. After a few weekends of practice he
took to the air for a run of a few hundred feet . He figured
he had a total practice time of forty-five minutes before
soloing! For the next two summers Paul flew his aeroplane
to the excited reception of the townspeople and the local
papers.
Included in this book are clippings from the papers
which relate the excitement of the exploits of the daring
aviator. "Local aeronaut rises above trees"; "Youthful avi-
ator in our midst"; "Makes cross country flying without
mishap - attains height of 1,500 feet".
The original Wilber Curtiss was located and purchased
by Lloyd Washburn (EAA 33769, AlC 352) and was re-
stored during 1983 by volunteers for the Ohio History of
Flight Museum at Columbus International Airport, where
it is now on display.
Told in first person through the use of letters, news-
paper reports and interviews and illustrated with contem-
porary photos, here is a fascinating story of early aviation.
Highly recommended. Available from the Ohio History of
Flight Museum. 4275 Sawyer Road, Columbus, OH 43219.
$7.95 plus $1.00 shipping. Signed and numbered edition,
$11.95 plus $1.00 shipping.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE 15
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By George A. Hardie, Jr.
Here's another example of a famous
designer's early creation that failed
to perform as expected. Built in the
early Post-World War I period, sev-
eral features reveal the current think-
ing of the time, such as the wing-tip
skids, triple rudders, etc. The photo
was submitted by Bill "Red Baron"
Truver of Chicago, Illinois. Answers
will be published in the March, 1985
issue of THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE.
The Mystery Plane shown in the
September, 1984 issue of THE VIN-
T AGE AIRPLANE fooled a number
of readers who thought it was a
Hamilton Metalplane. Other guesses
were: Cessna AWand American
Eagle Brougham. Actually, it is the
Stout "Air Coach", a product of
pioneer Bill Stout of Ford Trimotor
fame. It was a 4-place cabin design
built in the summer of 1927. This
airplane was powered with a Wright
J-5 and as can be seen in the addi-
tional view, it incorporated features
typical of the Stout "Air Pullman"
and early Ford Trimotors (note the
cabin windows and the corrugated
aluminum skin).
The following information was re-
ceived from Bob Pauley of Farming-
ton Hills, Michigan, who writes:
"The September Mystery Plane was
another Michigan-built airplane, a
Bill Stout design known as the Ford
(Stout) 'Air Coach' and also referred
to as the Stout 'Executive'. It was
another of the many Bill Stout de-
signs built in 1927 while he served as
Director of the Stout Metal Airplane
Division of the Ford Motor Company.
"Bill Stout ran an independent, sur-
reptitious 'Skunk Works' operation
while working for Ford. The 'Air
Coach' was a Stout design but built
by Ford employees using Ford mate-
rials. It was an all-metal, corrugated
skin, 4-place airplane powered by a
200 hp Wright J-5. Photos of the orig-
inal mock-up of the 'Air Coach' show
a Wright J-4 installed, but apparently
that engine was never fitted to the
finished airplane. The 'Air Coach'
made its first appearance at the Ford
airport in Dearborn on August 26,
1927. It was quite an advanced design
for that time. It had cantilever wings
and a roomy 4-seat upholstered cabin.
It never had an official designation or
model number and was never regis-
tered with the Bureau of Air Com-
merce, and as a result never carried
an 'N' number.
16 DECEMBER 1984
"In a recent phone conversation
with Bob Baron and Edward Jackson
(his name was incorrectly given as
Edwin in the October issue), both of
whom worked on the airplane, they
indicate that it was probably never
flown since it was dangerously tail
heavy. Bob Baron says that four men
could hardly lift the tail off the
ground!
"Stout had wanted Ford test pilot
Harry Brooks to fly the tandem-wing
amphibian but was turned down and
he had to look elsewhere for a pilot.
The attempts at flying the amphibian
were made by Leonard Flo, a low-time
pilot who was a member of a flying
club t hat Stout belonged to. It is as-
sumed that Flo was offered the chance
to fly the 'Air Coach' but turned Stout
down. Like so many ofStout's designs,
if the airplane did not meet his expec-
tations, he soon lost interest in it.
Before the end of 1927 the 'Air Coach'
was cut up and scrapped."
Other correct answers to the Sep-
tember Mystery Plane were sent in
by Charley Hayes of Park Forest, Il-
linois and Jack McRae of Huntington
Station, New York.
Concerning the June Mystery Plane
Glenn Buffington of San Diego,
California recently talked to Bobbi
Trout about the Commercial "Sun-
beam" shown in the June 1984 issue.
She recalled that she and Elinor
Smith made five test flights before
the record endurance flight of 45 hrs.
and 5 min. The "Sunbeam" was well
out of rigging and it was a trial and
error method before they were able to
stay below and behind the refueling
ship. The refueler was a well-worn
Curtiss "Carrier Pigeon" biplane
whose engine finally gave out. With-
out other support, the girls gave up,
disappointed that their flight was not
any longer. In January 1931, Bobbi
teamed up with Edna Mae Cooper and
stayed aloft five days and nights in a
Challenger Curtiss Robin. She doubts
there was any connection of the "Sun-
beam" with the Zenith Company .
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able. We have a beautiful country store for the convenience of campers.
FEES: Camper fees will be $5.00 per day, per unit, payable in advance.
If you leave before the end of the fly-in, the remainder of your camping fee
will be refunded. Check out time will be 12:00 Noon.
Registration fee must be paid with your camping fee,
VOLUNTEER CENTER
Sun 'n Fun is operated by volunteers. Even the officers and directors are
unpaid. All of these people register and pay just like you do.
Please help keep our fees down by pitching in and helping run your conven-
tion. The more of us that work, the less work each of us will have to do.
Help us to help you enjoy the fly-in. Get involved, help share the load -
VOLUNTEER. You'll have more fun if you are a part of it.
Vi,sit your VOLUNTEER BUILDING and offer to pitch in. We will love you
for it.
If you work for eight (8) hours during the convention, you will receive a
special Sun 'n Fun VOLUNTEER PATCH.
IF MORE INFORMATION IS NEEDED
We have attempted to provide the info that you will need before coming
to the fly-in. If, however, you have additional questiona. please call our Sun
' n Fun office (813-644-2431) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
HOUSING
We are again working on providing housing accommodations in private
homes. If you are interested, call the Sun 'n Fun office after 1-1-85.
CAMPGROUNDS
SAN LAN RANCH - 3929 US Highway 98 South - 813-665-1726
TIKI VILLAGE - 905 Crevasse St. - 813-858-5364
HOLLINGSWORTH TRAVEL TRAILER PARK - 6211 US Hwy. 98 N. -
813-858-2026.
AUTOMOBILE RENTAL AGENCIES
AVIS RENT-A-CAR - 3410 U.S. HWY. 98 North - 813-858-7641
CANNON BUICK LEASING - 5210 S. Florida Ave. - 813-646-5051
HERTZ CAR RENTAL - 2101 S. Florida Ave. - 813-683-4727 or
800-654-3131
JIM ADAMS FORD - 1430 W. Memorial Blvd. - 813-682-1102
LAKELAND LINCOLN-MERCURY LEASING - 1111 East Main St. -
813-688-1212
LAKELAND TOYOTA - 1200 W. Memorial Blvd. - 813-688-5451
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL - 851 S. Florida Ave. 813-682-1586 or
800-328-4567
PRECISION OLDSMOBILE/FIAT - 2805 W. Memorial Blvd. - 813-688-7911
RAY DURDIN LEASING - 1025 U.S. Highway 98 South - 813-688-5541
REGAL PONTIAC/HONDA - 2615 Lakeland Hills Blvd. - 813-687-8000
THREE DOLLAR CAR RENTAL - 218 E. Memorial Blvd. - 813-683-1944
UGLY DUCKLING RENT A CAR - 1630 W. Memorial Blvd. - 813-687-0110
YERTON LEASING - 1002 E. Main Street - 813-688-8555
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING SUN
' N FUN FLY-IN
Due to the heavy volume of air traffic generated by the fly-in, pilots are
urged to be extremely alert for a high volume of VFR traffic operating in Central
Flordia.
BEFORE DEPARTING FOR THE FLY-IN, CHECK NOTAMS AND THE
AIRMANS INFORMATION MANUAL FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES. LAKELAND MUNICIPAL AIR-
PORT WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL ITINERANT OPERATIONS FROM 2:00
P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME DAILY DURING THE FLY-
IN.
PLAN TO
BE THERE
ULTRALIGHTS
MOTELS IN LAKELAND AREA
ACER NOOK MOTEL - 5550 New Tampa Highway -
813-688-2005
BEST WESTERN - 508 E. Memorial Blvd. - 813-683-7471
CIRCLE MOTEL - 1601 George Jenkins Blvd. - 813-686-3201
COZY COURT MOTEL -1407 Woodland Ave. - 813-665-4179
DAYS INN - 3223 U.S. Hwy. 98 North - 813-688-6031
EVERGREEN MOTEL - 6650 New Tampa Highway -
813-686-1338
HOLIDAY INN CENTRAL - 910 E. Memorial Blvd.-
813-682-0101
HOLIDAY INN NORTH -1-4 & S.R. 33 - 813-858-1411
HOLIDAY INN SOUTH - 3405 S. Florida Avenue-
813-646-5731
HOWARD JOHNSON - 3525 U.S. Highway 98 North -
813-858-4481
HUNTLY INN -1-4 & U.S. Highway 98 North - 813-688-8484
IMPERIAL 400 MOTEL - 740 E. Main Street - 813-688-5506
LAND-O-LAKES MOTEL - 240 N. Wabash Avenue -
813-688-1910
MOTEL LAKELAND - 1224 E. Memorial Blvd. - 813-682-2106
MOTEL RAMA - 601 E. Memorial Blvd. - 813-683-5961
PRESTLER'S MOTEL - 2435 New Tampa Hwy. 813-682-8423
QUALITY INN - 3311 U.S. Highway 98 North - 813-688-7972
RED CARPET INN - 3410 U.S. Highway 98 North-
813-858-3851
SCOTIISH INN - 244 N. Florida Ave. - 813-687-2530
SUNSET MOTEL - 2301 New Tampa Hwy. - 813-682-5636
T IGER VILLA MOTEL - 6000 New Tampa Hwy. -
813-682-8114
SIESTA MOTEL - 1527 Geo. Jenkins Blvd. - 813-686-7191
HOLIDAY INN/ PLANT CITY - 813-752-3141
ECON-O-LODGE/PLANT CITY - 813-752-0570
DAVIS BROS. MOTOR LODGE/BARTOW - 813-533-0711
RESORT LODGEIWINTER HAVEN - 813-294-2804
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AUCTION
One of the World's Most Desirable
Vintage Restored FamousAircraft
The Stinson Model ATrimotor
Sold at the Famous Sun Dome in
Sun City, Arizona on January 13th, 1985at 2:00 p.m.
ForPossible Financing Call: ITT Consumer Financial Corp., Roger Riznerat 612-540-0800
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Where The Sellers and Buyers Meet..._
25eper word,20 word mi nimum. Send yourad toThe VintageTrader,Willman Airfield, Oshkosh, WI54903-2591.
AIRCRAFT:
J-3 Cub Float Plane parts. 1320 and 1400 Edo
front fuselage fit1ing. SAS.E.forlist. R. Mat1, EAA
Wit1man Airfield,Oshkosh,WI 54903-2591.
ACRO SPORT- Single place biplane capable of
unlimited aerobatics. 23 sheets of clear, easy to
follow plans includes nearly 100 isometrical draw-
ings,photos and exploded views.Complete parts
and materials list. Full size wing drawings. Plans
plus 139 page Builder's Manual - $60.00. Info
Pack- $5.00. SuperAcro SportWing Drawing-
$15.00. The Technique of Aircraft Building -
$10.00. Send check or money order to: ACRO
SPORT,INC., Box462,HalesCorners,WI 53130.
414/529-2609.
POBERPIXIE- VWpoweredparasol- unlimited
in low-cost pleasure flying. Big, roomy cockpit for
the over six foot pilot. VW power insures hard to
beat 3'12 gph at cruise set1ing.15 large instruction
sheets.Plans- $47.00.InfoPack- $5.00. Send
check or money order to: ACRO SPORT, INC.,
Box462,HalesCorners,WI53130.414/529-2609.
ACRO II - The new2-place aerobatictrainerand
sportbiplane. 20 pages of easytofollow,detailed
plans. Complete with isometric drawings, photos,
exploded views. Plans - $85.00. Info Pac -
$5.00. Send check or money order to: ACRO
SPORT, INC., P.O. Box 462, Hales Corners, WI
53130. 414/529-2609.
STEARMAN 1941 PT-17- Completelyrebuilt by
anationallyknowncompany,originalblueandyel-
low, stars and barson cot1on. 220 Continental ,50
hourssincemajor,butaircraftnotflown sincecom-
pletion. Sell or trade Cessna 182 or equivalent.
904/546-3141. (12-2)
CESSNA 170B, 1953, 1400 SMOH, 65 STOH.
Rebuilt gyros, Imron paint, 7.5 gal./hr. $14,000.
Call 217/488-6283. (12-2)
1936 Stinson SR-8C "Gullwing" Reliant . Four-
time Grand Champion featured in November '82
THE VINTAGE AIRPLANE and SPORT AVIA-
TION. Roy Redman,507/334-5922. (12-1)
1952 Tri-Pacer, 340 SMOH, 1983 restorat ion
with Ceconite, alternator, strobes, electric T & B,
Genave 200A,AT50Atransponder.Call 919/335-
1630. (1-2)
1939AeroncaChiefModel50-L. Onlyoneflying?
50hpLyc. ,310SMOH.Newwood,Ceconite,tube
seal on rebuild. New prop, red & yellow, nice
antique.$6800,firm.Trades? N.Y.315/598-3537.
(12-1)
MISCELLANEOUS:
BACKISSUES ...BackissuesotTHEVINTAGE
AIRPLANE (and other EAA Division publications)
are available at $1.25 per issue. Send your list of
issuesdesiredalongwithpaymentto:BackIssues,
EAA-Wit1man Airfield,Oshkosh,WI 54903-2591.
Intercom- 2cl oth helmets,2 headsets,2 boom
mikes,$400valuefor$175,as-is,where-is.Needs
work.504/892-5756. (11-2)
BeechStaggerwingClubneedsdata,historyand
parts. Want former ownerl pilot to tell us your ex-
periences and whereabouts of any parts - any
condition. Club Secretary George York, 181
Sloboda Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44906, phone
419/755-1208 days, 419/529-4378 evenings and
weekends. (12-2)
For sale: Full length leather flying suit, 24 volt
electrically heated. BuAero US Navy M4563
Colvinex Corporation. Very good condition,
$350.00 Glen Brodeur, P. O.Box 184,Thompson,
CT06277,phone203/923-3115.
For sal e: Private estate adjacent to municipal
airport.Pilot or mechanic'sdream home.Property
consists of 10-plus acres including 2-year-old
earth (berm) home, 24' x 40' workshop with car-
port, 1 car garage, 40' x 80' hangarl warehouse,
18' x 24' log cabin and three hangars on airport.
Oneand ahalfacres zoned residential ,remaining
acreage zoned intensive industrial. Fifty foot
gate provides easy access to airport proper.
Approximately 45 air miles to Oshkosh. Earth
home with solar, wood and electric heat is un-
finished. Miscellaneous extras include: Storage
tanks for two grades of fuel (300 and 2600
galloncapacities) ,10'hangardooron warehouse,
5 tie-downs, storage at1ic and winch lift in work-
shop, and underground root cellarl bomb shelter.
Asking $125,000.Will consider airplane as partial
payment. Send SASE for more details to Ron
Ot1o's Aeroplane Store, Inc., P.O. Box 206,
Clintonville, WI 54929 or phone 715/823-2802 .
(12-1)
Wooden wi ngs built for vintage aircraft . FAA
certified. Highest quality workmanship. Refer-
ences provided.John and Pam BarkerAeroplane
Company, Box 411, Germantown, NY 12526,
phone 518/537-4945. (1-2)
Forsale:(2) Citabriagastanks,(3) 850 x10new
Goodrich tires, (1) electric starter for Warner
145.Combs,813/845-3251 . (1-2)
Wanted - Set of Bucker Bu 131 Jungmann or
Bu 133cJungmeisterplans,orboth orinformation
for above. Miss Mandy Yager, clo Classic Air-
planes Hangar, 7 Albury Airport, Australia 2640,
phone 060215818.(12-1)
Wanted - 16 mm World War II related aviation
films. What have you got? Topor, 4313 South
Marshfield, Chicago, IL 60609. 312/847-6392
(mornings) .(12-1)
ENGINES:
Warner Engines and parts, one 145 SS50 with
100:00 since new and zero SOH. Another with
300:00sincenew,needsoverhaul. Haveextensive
inventory of 145 parts. Write needs. P. O. Box
9702,Greensboro, NC 27429. (12-2)
A-40-4 Continental Engine. Complete with mag,
carb, hub, plugs, stacks. Was running when
taken out of J-2. Crated, $835.00. Lots of NEW
and USED partsfor A-40's;listsavailable - $1.00.
Opalack, 1138 Industrial Avenue, Pot1stown,
PA 19464. (12-1)
(2) K-5 Kinnerengines, sin 249 and 513. Over-
hauled on stands, mags and carb not installed.
Manyextrapartscases,backplates,nosesection,
cylinders, crankshaft , rods, gears, valves. Waco
spun aluminum nose bowl made from original
plans. New construction Fit RNF, KNF and INF.
Charles E. Nickles, R.#2, Box 656, Brenham,
TX 77833,409/836-6704 , nights. (12-1)
Siemens-Halske160fromJungmeister.Removed
for new engine. Approx, 550 hours. No logs,
$5,0000.00 firm. Complete including O.H. stand.
Phone201 /388-7538 after6:00 p.m.(12-1)
AIRCRAFT AND ENGINES:
FOR IMMEDIATESALE
1940 T-Craft BC-12 - Original round control
wheels and center round instrument panel. Ceco-
nite on wings,412 SMOH.Ferryable,$4700.00.
1948 PA-15 Vagabond - Hand-rubbed finish.
Wheel fairings. Mintcondi tion - $6995.00.
FosterTaperwing- BabyAcelook-alike.65Lyc.
$2,495.00.
Lyc.0-290G Complete - Original ,$800.00.
(2) Lyc. 0-480-IA - off twin Bonanza. Military
records. One - 1383 SMOH, ottier, 455 SMOH.
$4,800 for the pairor$2,500 each.
All above items located at Burlington, Wisconsin
MunicipalAirport .ContactMr. Wagnerat414/763-
7692. (11- 1)
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