Vintage Aviation News

MAY 3, 2024

The front control column and aileron drum have been fitted. The aileron cables are in. We just have the brakes to set up and then the fuel tank firewall will be fitted, and in turn the tank. They are different from the standard for the short engine but we have all the bits to make it work.

Aileron 131

Aileron Firewall Cockpit Hangar 131

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The lack of airflow over the ailerons results in a loss of control authority and mushy and ineffective controls. To the Firewall (Power) Quick and smooth power application is also required to minimize altitude loss during stall recovery. Poor Control Feel When the aircraft approaches a stall, the boundary layer separates from the wing.

Stability 52

Stability Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). It’s not difficult to use the standard step to ease into the left seat. But it’s not difficult to learn.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 86

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). It’s not difficult to use the standard step to ease into the left seat. But it’s not difficult to learn.

Airplanes 76

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 76

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 6, 2024

” “So anyway, we will start working on the firewall forward for the engines before long, we’ll build them up and have them ready when we get the plane together. All of the control surfaces, the ailerons, elevators, and rudders from the Liberty Belle have all been repaired and are now recovered through silver.

Tail 126

Tail Airplanes Cockpit Firewall 126

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. The wing’s dead-smooth surface plus the tight-fitting aileron and flap brackets plus aileron gap seals give the build a professional factory look (left). Pricing You would have to ask.

Airplanes 61

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 61