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AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

Vintage Aviation News

With expander-tube brakes, it is difficult to brake sufficiently to pick up the tail. image via AirCorps Aviation) A view of the forward frame reveals the four holes (boxed in red) for the engine mount bolts (which also pass through the firewall). image via AirCorps Aviation) A side view of the firewall forward subassembly.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

True, a slightly higher aspect ratio wing was desired, which in turn required a larger vertical tail and thus a little extra mass, but the size, approximately 20% larger than a Widgeon, was set. The Mallard—it’s a trike—has a tail stinger because it otherwise falls on its tail when loading.” Pricing You would have to ask.