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Re: New Q builder

Hey Robert Got this idea from Chris Walterson Inbed a piece of plywood to bolt the torque tube on to the end of the elevator Seems to work pretty well. Besides the added strength, once you undo the

By Mike Steinsland · #54497 ·

Re: New Q builder

When my (UN)HAPI prop hub failed in Torrance,CA I had to cut my elevators off. Bare steel and aluminum corrosion. Charlie My you tube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3x6bkHUw1UUQ96ATcRFfg

By One Sky Dog · #54496 ·

Re: New Q builder

That's me ... frozen tubing between controls and connections, after outside corrosion :-( -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love

By Robert Schmid · #54495 ·

Re: New Q builder

Or if you have a lathe and a freezer to put the stock in you could use Rulon J for bushings. They are pre-lubed and non corrosive. The “big boys” use them I believe in Jets etc. Frozen is the

By Bruce Crain · #54494 ·

Re: New Q builder

Good advice on the nested tubulars for control surfaces, Jim. One thing I do on my tubulars when I disassemble and reassemble them is to clean them up good and then spray a thin coat of PTFE on each

By Jay Scheevel · #54493 ·

New Q builder

I agree Jay, I showed him my Quickie and things to look for on the airplane. We discussed a lot of things and how they evolved. We then went over to Bob’s hangar and looked at Mike’s plane up

By Jim Patillo · #54492 ·

Re: "Duckie" is Alive

Yes the full 6 pack is planned including the reflexor. Thanks for highlighting! -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love building

By Robert Schmid · #54491 ·

Re: "Duckie" is Alive

I see that your tail is set up for the T-tail. That was found to be less than effective, actually reducing the pitch dampening (I have the study if you want it). The reflexor is a much better option,

By Jay Scheevel · #54489 ·

Re: "Duckie" is Alive

Congratulations! Your excitement is great. (and appropriate) I'm looking forward to following your progress. -- Q2 N86KL

By Anthony P · #54488 ·

"Duckie" is Alive

I happy to say I am now a legitimate Quickie owner and "The Duckie Rescue" project has officially kicked off yesterday I will try to post here too but my Facebook page will really be where this

By Robert Schmid · #54487 ·

Re: Robert, The Question Machine ;-)

Sorry for that, I'll look into it -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love building planes almost as much as flying. Latest

By Robert Schmid · #54486 ·

Re: Robert, The Question Machine ;-)

Hi Robert, For some reason, I am getting two identical copies of every message you send. I am not getting this from anyone else. Is there a chance that you have two userid’s with the group and

By Jay Scheevel · #54485 ·

Re: O-200 Exhaust Pipes?

What kind? I have a set of short stacks.

By Ryszard Zadow · #54484 ·

Aviation Products Tailwheel?

Anyone has an Aviation Products 10 degree tailwheel & tailspring laying around they can sell me? Please text me @ 408-805-5450 or email me at robert@.... Thanks, -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408)

By Robert Schmid · #54483 · Edited

O-200 Engine Heater?

Anyone has an O-200 engine heater laying around they can sell me? Please text me @ 408-805-5450 or email me at robert@.... Thanks, -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408)

By Robert Schmid · #54481 · Edited

O-200 Exhaust Pipes?

Anyone has some O-200 exhaust pipes laying around they can sell me? Please text me @ 408-805-5450 or email me at robert@.... Thanks, -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408)

By Robert Schmid · #54480 ·

O-200 Engine Mounts?

Anyone has some O-200 engine mounts laying around they can sell me? Please text me @ 408-805-5450 or email me at robert@.... Thanks, -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408)

By Robert Schmid · #54479 ·

Robert, The Question Machine ;-)

So "The Duckie Rescue" project is a go. The below is what I have driven by now for a few years, always with this pull towards it. Well today is the day, "Duckie" will be mine, we are moving the plane

By Robert Schmid · #54478 ·

Re: Condition inspection

Hey Mike, Early departure from OAK😊 I’m taking the 1/8” aluminum to Bob’s hangar this afternoon. Jim

By Jim Patillo · #54477 ·

Re: Condition inspection

John, I think I’ve met him there a while back. Didn’t know about his dad though. Interesting Mike

By Mike · #54476 ·

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