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Putting an O-435-C in a Acroduster II. Getting ready to install the fuel pump, and low and behold, the AN pads have plugs – there are no gears in there to drive a fuel pump! Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get engine driven fuel pressure? I can go electric and wobble, but am I limited to float carbs. Can you use a PSC carb with a wobble pump? I doubt anyone will give me good news on this one.
Brad (Brad.Bertele@Chamberlaingroup.com)
Long Island, NY USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 08:58:19 (PDT)

Ken what is John Proctor's E-Mail Address? would like to know more about his engine install ( M-14p) thinking of doing the same thanks
Jim Cooperider (JCooper719@juno.com)
Round Lake Beach, IL USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 16:55:28 (PDT)

RE: Don Hilliker's 8/17/99 post:
For the answer, Click Here
Les Homan (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 09:57:20 (PDT)

RE: Gary Debaun's 8/19/99 post:
Gary -- Pop riveting the fabric to tail surfaces is an excellent way to install them. This does not weaken the structure and saves lots of time. Riveted fabric is just as strong as rib stitched. The holes should be pre-drilled before fabric covering, but it is OK to install after fabric is installed. Take care in removing the metal chips. Use a 3/8" wide tape between the rivets and fabric. Use a pencil type soldering iron with tip ground to a point to punch holes in tape and fabric. Install large head, alum. pop rivets and tape. job done.
Les Homan (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 09:35:38 (PDT)

RE: Bob Perkins's 8/19/99 post
Check the area first thing in the morning and them set it out in sun on a hot day. You should find the problem to be minimal when cool and worst when in sun on hot day. This is called oil canning. Aluminum leading edges are great but need to be put on in about 12" long pieces butted together on top of ribs. I would suspect yours are two piece with a joint at mid distance. Rigging changes will not help or hurt this. Nothing short of redoing leading edge and fabric that I am aware of will help.
Other things to look out for that could cause this problem and be serious are broken nose ribs and or broken spar. These need to be checked through inspection openings or by drilling a hole in the alum. leading edge with a hole saw and looking inside. For broken nose ribs leading edge can be filled with pour foam.
Les Homan (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 09:28:36 (PDT)

Gerry -- John Proctor in Roseburg, OR is doing just that (with a Russian radial attached). Call or email for contact information. Cheers!
Ken Nowell (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 09:00:02 (PDT)

Anyone ever seen or heard about a effort to put a Starduster II on floats. Any comments/discussion appreciated.
Gerry (geraldmorrissey@yahoo.com)
Seattle, Wa USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 06:42:14 (PDT)

Gary, the title sheet shows VNE=200.
Brad (Brad.Bertele@Chamberlaingroup.com)
Long Island, NY USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 15:18:42 (PDT)

For Sale 1964 Starduster One 750TT. 0320-E2A 150hp 27SMOH Beautiful plane. $18,900
Rick Matson (inparadis@AOL)
Warrenton, Va USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 15:09:53 (PDT)

If your oil temp was normal before...I'd try flushing the oil cooler (at a radiator shop).. worked great on my Smith Miniplane (i had about 600 hours on it when it started getting higher oil temps).. by the way.. anyone out there know what the Vne (never exceed speed) is for the Acroduster II? I can't find it anywhere.. the logs give a reference to 200 mph.. I thought it might be a little higher..
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 04:24:54 (PDT)

I'm still working on solutions to my SA 300 running too warm. I'm starting with the simple stuff. Does anyone use a flared edge at the rear of the side cowls or rear of the engine belly pan to increase air flow through the cowl? My oil cooler is mounted in the nose bowl so is getting cold air, but may not be getting adequate flow through the cooler. Also, is there a way of checking the thermovalve without simply replacing with new? thanks
Mike Smith (MSmith113@AOL.com)
Pierre, SD USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 20:33:02 (PDT)

Acroduster II Vne?
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 08:57:11 (PDT)

I'm thinking about building a Starduster Too, but before I order the kit, I would like to get a ride in one. Is anyone in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio willing to take me up in their's? I'm willing to fly to your airport to catch a ride. I'm also willing to pay you for your trouble. Also if anyone has any pros or cons about the Starduster Too, I'm all ears. Thanks for your help!
Jason Stechschulte (stech@bright.net)
Fort Jennings, OH USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 21:34:05 (PDT)

Does anyone have specifications, recommendations, or experiences with static balancing of flight controls surfaces for the Acroduster II? Also, how are the stick forces, and would lightening them be preferred?
Brad Bertele (Brad.Bertele@Chamberlaingroup.com)
Long Island, NY USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 15:59:39 (PDT)

for sale: National Parachute back pack type 6 years old, great for sport flying. Like new condition no damage and always kept in doors. Complete with carrying case and current repack (from factory). I bought for sailplane flying and don't really need for my Hatz. $800.00 work 800-654-8268 fax 405-728-4878
randy roberts (rsteplites@aol.com)
okla. city, ok USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 12:58:28 (PDT)

Battery location on Acroduster II...the prototype has the battery on the firewall.. I seem to remember the rest had them just aft of the rear seat... I have know idea if the prototype was nose heavy or not as I bought this thing wrecked... if I should put it behind the rear seat somebody better tell me now cause I start covering the fuselage in the morning... thanks...
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 09:58:18 (PDT)

I would like to invite you to the EAA chapter 1112 pancake breakfast at Oroville California on the 3rd saturday of the month. Next one is August 21, 1999. Starts at 8:00 am. Location is next door the the Starduster Building and we have an open house from 8 to 12. Les Homan
Les Homan (stardstr@pacbell.net)
Oroville, CA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 09:15:41 (PDT)

I bought a Starduster II with 30 hrs on it. There was a small amount of wrinkling on the leading edge of the lower wing. It appears to be worsening. Is there something rigged incorrectly? I appears the aluminum under the fabric is buckling along with the fabric over it.. appears between the ribs between 1 and 3 ft from the fuselage. If anyone else has had this problem and knows what to do to correct it I'd appreciate some help.
Bob Perkins (rperkins@texhoma.net)
Duncan, OK USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 20:11:43 (PDT)

I would rib stich the rudder and fin I expect the wings are rib stiched. I think you do more damage drilling holes and at least for me it is just easyer to stich. Some day I want to build a Smith Miniplane got to much elce to do now. Thats my 2 cents worth Joe
Joe Fisher joe@cke.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 19:22:49 (PDT)

OK, next question..I'm covering the Acroduster fuselage this weekend.. I am going to use fabric pop rivets on the vertical stab.. just like I saw Jim and Bill use on the first batch out of the shop back in the 70's.. according to the FAR's the rib lacing spacing should be 1 inch.. using pop rivets it seems pretty close.. any comments?
Gary Debaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 17:45:46 (PDT)

Joe & Brad, thanks so much.. I remember now why I had one on my Super Miniplane.. I had no electrical system. Yeh, it's all comming back now!! I'll use an electric pump on the Acroduster, will be so much easier than having to mount the wobble pump.. Hey, this wobble pump cost over $800.00 in the Aircraft Spruce catalog...it just came along with the engine I bought..
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, CA USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 17:39:14 (PDT)

Regarding the wobble pump: The reference is part 23, par 9xx and pertains to dual fuel delivery methods. In summary, you do not have gravity (C-172) as your tank is too low, you must have two independent fuel delivery methods (not regulation, just smart thing to do). One method is engine driven pump (main pump) the other can be electrical or hand (wobble). If you have an electrical pump, use it, its preferred over the wobble.
Brad Bertele (Brad.Bertele@Chamberlaingroup.com)
Long Island, NY USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 16:32:30 (PDT)

The Wabble pump or Weldon pump is in searies between the fuel tank out let and the engine driven pump. It is used to bring up fuel pressure to prime and start the engine untill the engine driven pump can come on line. And of course for a back up if the engine driven pump should fail. Hope this helps Joe
Joe Fisher joe @ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 11:05:20 (PDT)

You need a wable pump if you don't have an electracal systom. With electrical systom a Weldon pump workes much better
Joe Fisher joe@ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 10:55:55 (PDT)

OK guys, a little help here... It's been 20 years since I worked on an aerobatic machine.. I got a Christen 844 Wobble pump here... When I tore down the Acroduster II that I aquired at Oshkosh, there was no wobble pump..(no engine for that matter).. I couldn't even find a bracket or a place for the wobble pump. I am using a modified IO360 for power..do I need this wobble pump? I can't remember..if so, to where does it hook up? what is it's function?.. I feel so stupid...to much MEK over the years has killed off the brain cells..
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 10:19:50 (PDT)

Iam currently looking at a 1961 Starduster One for sale less engine and prop. TT is around 400/500 hrs.. Plane looks great and its hard to believe it was built in 61'. At this point I don't know when or if it has been recovered. Need help with history and advice on next steps.
John Hammond (jhammond@gloryroad.net)
Oxford, NC USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 07:14:18 (PDT)

Hi Don, Think of the alerons elevators and rudders as little airplanes. If you have a tail heavy airplane it is unstable. On slow airplanes with ridgid structure the control systom is strong enouph to force the flight controls into stability. As the speed increases it becomes nessary to staticaly ballance the flight controles. In other words add weight to the leading edge to acheave a safe balance. If you put the interconection behind the hing line you also need to add extra weight to the leading edge to acheave the proper ballance if you put the interconections ahead of the hing line then the weight of the interconections become part of that leading edge weight. and help acheve proper balance. The rear mounted rods are easyer to construct and have more travel that makes them easyer to ajust. The front mounted rods have verey short travel that makes them more critical to ajust. Usualy the lighter you can make airplane parts the better. Lighter flys better. I hope this helps.
Joe Fisher joe@ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 16:59:24 (PDT)

For sale - Starduster CGMWH, 160HP Lyc.Less then 200 hrs on engine, Constant speed Hartzell, New King 97, Apollo Loran, Heated, Ready to Go, 35,000 CDN (approx 21,000 USD), www3.ns.sympatico.ca/jdann/stardust.htm for pictures - 902-538-8651 John Haayer
John Haayer (bhaayer@ns.sympatico.ca)
Kentville, NS Canada - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 16:19:03 (PDT)

I need help! (this goes well beyond airplane building, but thats another story) I'm building the wings for my SA300 and I notice that there are two options (configurations) for the aileron slave struts going to the top wing. One mounts them forward along the hinge line, the other back in the middle portion of the lowere aileron I'm sure there are pros and cons to both. What are they? Please
Don Hilliker (jokodak@aol.com)
Fairfield, CA USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 15:47:40 (PDT)

I am looking to buy a complete SA 500 Starlet in flying condition. Or one that is almost ready to fly.
Howard Beck (hbeck@sedona.net)
Cclarkdale, AZ USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 09:54:51 (PDT)

Oops the dates are Sept 11 & 12 sorry Jim
Jim Cooperider (JCooper719@juno.com)
Round Lake, IL USA - Monday, August 16, 1999 at 16:09:54 (PDT)

I would like to take this opportunity to invite all of you to the EAA chapter 414 Flyin/Campout at Camp Lake Airport (49c) in Camp Lake , WI It's just north of chicago. would love to see all you Starduster guys there :-) Jim
Jim Cooperider (JCooper719@juno.com)
Round Lake, IL USA - Monday, August 16, 1999 at 16:07:00 (PDT)

I am looking to buy an SA 500 Starlet. Completed or almost ready to fly.
Howard Beck (hbeck@sedona.net)
Clarkdale, AZ USA - Sunday, August 15, 1999 at 21:20:24 (PDT)

Re: Christen Inverted System drawings The complete set of illustrations from the Christen Inverted Oil System booklet can be found at www.aerobatic-training.com/invert.htm I have also seen drawings for the Pitts installation in the parts manuals at www.aviataircraft.com The Internet is a wonderful place. -Lee
Lee McGee (lee.mcgee@usa.net)
Mt Aukum, CA USA - Saturday, August 14, 1999 at 10:21:20 (PDT)

WANT TO BUY-STARDUSTER TOO. Prefer open cockpit will consider all. Have a 30' C&C Sailboat to trade or cash buy. 20K. ph.815/394-3484, ev.815/874-0565
Ron Seward (ron.seward@hs.utc.com)
Rockford, IL USA - Friday, August 13, 1999 at 06:45:52 (PDT)

Looking for installation drawings for Christen Inverted fuel and oil systems. Done this before, but it was 20 years ago and I can't remember.. also some information on how the system works.. any help would be appreciated Thanks..
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 05:38:25 (PDT)

For the October 1999 issue of the Starduster Magazine we would like to feature the Starduster owners/builders who are living outside the United States. Therefore, we would like to ask you if you would be willing to share your Starduster experience with the rest of the Starduster community. It would be most appreciated if you could write us an article for the October issue. Any information you could share on acquiring or building your Starduster, on your flying experiences and/or on regulations and restrictions imposed by your particular country on aircraft operation would be most welcome, and would be a major contribution to what we anticipate will be a most interesting issue of the magazine. If you would care to contribute we would appreciate receiving your article before the middle of September if possible. Please send contributions to:
H. Clay Gorton, Editor
Starduster Magazine
210 North 600 East
Bountiful, Utah 84010
Ken Nowell (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 15:03:51 (PDT)

Looking for a nose cowl for an IO-360 200hp engine. What one does the Starduster use. Will the one sold by Aircraft Spruce MC-3A work. Thanks.
Daryl Baker (dbaker03@snet.net)
Columbia, CT USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 14:00:55 (PDT)

Looking for an Lycoming IO-360, 200 HP engine to install in a Acroduster Too. Prefer less than 500 Hrs SMOH. Please email me at famrobin@aol.com or call 909-864-3783.
CArl Robinson (famrobin@aol.com)
Highland, CA USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 09:16:47 (PDT)

WTB. Acroduster Too. Looking for nice Acroduster Too with full canopy and inverted systems.
Steven (sjanicki@us.oracle.com)
Redwood Shores, CA USA - Sunday, August 08, 1999 at 00:19:59 (PDT)

If you are building/rebuilding/restoring an Acroduster II, send me your E-mail address. Let's compare notes.. mine is going together pretty fast..
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 06:15:13 (PDT)

I have been trying to contact starduster for about a month now. And have had no response.I tried Takeoff@stardust.com&stardstr@pacbell.net.Let me know if these are the right e-mail addresses.Im looking to buy a wing kit.Thanks Mike Doherty d2ss70@aol.com
Mike Doherty (d2ss70@aol.com)
wallingford, ct USA - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 14:57:15 (PDT)

Im looking for a centre section fuel tank for a SA300.If anyone has one for sale please e mail me.I will pay the shipping to South Africa.Reagards Doug Reeve
Doug Reeve (itercon@netactive.co.za)
Johannesburg, Go South Africa - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 13:22:18 (PDT)

Does anyone have experience putting spades on a SA-300? I am interested in type of aluminum alloy and mounting used. I am also interested in visiting with anyone doing aerobatics in a SA-300 to compare notes on entry speeds, quirks, etc.
Mike Smith (MSmith113@AOL.com)
Pierre, SD USA - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 10:11:00 (PDT)

Can anyone give a good source for flying goggles? I need a pair large enough to fit over my eyeglasses. (Aircraft Spruce's goggles are too small.)
Charles Keller (clkeller@burgoyne.com)
Salt Lake City, UT USA - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 06:12:07 (PDT)

The way I have used to titen flying wires. First I put a stick from one end to the other and use a fish scale to deflect the wire 1" with 25 lbs pull in the middle. Then fly it strate and leval shallow turns if the landing wires go slack titen them to maby 35 lbs. I keep working up untill the landing wires don't slacken. Then load them up with steeper turns and ajust out the slack untill they just start to go slack when I pull all the "G"s I intend to pull and they are just starting to slacken. I don't think you want then unnessarley tite. My experiance is they must strech with use and they need ocasional retitening. Hope this helps Joe
Joe Fisher joe@ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 04:40:15 (PDT)

I have purchased a sa100 starduster which is a two place model. I am wondering if anyone out there has seen such a plane before. Also need help in rigging it. How tight are the flying wires supposed to be? If anyone has any info please contact me.
Bill Lundin (blundin@infowest.com)
Brookside, Ut USA - Friday, August 06, 1999 at 00:04:47 (PDT)

im am in the process of building a SA500 Starlet and installing a lycoming 0-290 and hope that it will fly within the year. I would like to here from others that have built and flow starlets!! Is there any flying in the souteast?
Gene Jackson (planegene@cs.com)
McDonough, Ga USA - Thursday, August 05, 1999 at 15:07:01 (PDT)

I'm looking for a Lycomining IO-540 engine for a Starduster I'm building. if anyone knows of one available I would surely like to hear about it.
Sy Salmirs adsxs@imap2.asu.edu
Scottsdale, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 04, 1999 at 20:51:07 (PDT)

Am currently restoring the Acroduster II prototype in my shop. Anyone in the local area is invited to stop by and shoot the bull while the restoration is in process. Just started yesterday, plan on flying it this comming spring. Have 25 years of building experience if you have questions..
Gary DeBaun (B747Inst@aol.com)
Lakeville, MN USA - Wednesday, August 04, 1999 at 18:53:48 (PDT)

Just getting ready to start a Starduster and am looking for any and all iformation. Back issues of the mag would be helpful. I will be building a two place, but have not made up mymind as to which one. Perhaps there is someonethat has a reasonfor not finishing theres and would sell it. Please advive on any of the above.
Pete Lansbery (PeteLan@aol.com)
Zephyrhills, FL USA - Wednesday, August 04, 1999 at 18:19:12 (PDT)

i would like to make contact with anyone building an acroduster too or starduster too in the pacific northwest u.s.(washington,montana,idaho) or western canada(b.c.,alta, sask,yukon).i am about to commit the next ? years to building an acroduster and would like to discuss the project in detail with someone whom is in the process of or whom has completed one of these aircraft.
bob lavigne (peppy107@hotmail.com)
fruitvale, bc canada - Wednesday, August 04, 1999 at 08:21:03 (PDT)

For Sale: 1971 Stolp SA-300 Starduster Too. TT: 300 A&E. Lycombing 180 HP O360-A2A. C/S Prop. Terra 720 radio. Intercom. Army Trainer colors. Will consider trade with cash for Chipmunk. (414) 652-7043.
Dave Harris (STRDSTR@pitnet.net)
Kenosha, WI USA - Wednesday, August 04, 1999 at 07:14:23 (PDT)

I would like to know if the baggage pod for the starduster ( under the fuselage ) is adaptable on the acroduster- thanks in advance
affagard vincent (av@normandnet.fr)
FRANCE - Sunday, August 01, 1999 at 13:16:09 (PDT)

I have started an Acroduster Too project. I would like to talk to any Acroduster or Starduster builders in the SE US, particularly in the Atlanta area.
Larry Mayse (llmayse@mindspring.com)
Alpharetta, GA USA - Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at 14:36:12 (PDT)

STILL FOR SALE, 1971 STARDUSTER TOO S.A. 300 517 T.T. 70 T.T. SOH 0-320A2B ENGINE. PAINT FABRIC DONE BY STARDUSTER IN 1986,BEAUTIFUL NAVY COLORS, ALWAYS HANGARED. NEW TIRES AND BRAKES, CLEVLANDS. SIGTRONICS INTEROCM, NAV. LITES AND BEACON, WIRED FOR I-COM RADIO. COVER FOR FRONT COCKIPT. EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP, ANNUAL DONE 7-99 FOR MORE INFORMATION. CALL 760-242-1117 LOCATED APPLE VALLEY CA. ASKING $28,500.00 O.B.O.
RON MOST (tsomrdem@aol.com)
APPLE VALLEY, CA USA - Monday, July 26, 1999 at 10:30:43 (PDT)

looking for a good used or reconditioned king kx145 navcom thanks ed
ED JOHNSON (cnejs@erols.com)
lothian, md USA - Sunday, July 25, 1999 at 11:06:58 (PDT)

I've just found out that the number I gave in the previous message for the FBO at the Wautoma Airport is their FAX line. The voice line is 920-787-5163. Cheers!
Ken Nowell (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Thursday, July 22, 1999 at 09:58:56 (PDT)

The annual Starduster Oshkosh/Wautoma Fly-in will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 30 - Aug 1 at the Wautoma Municipal Airport Y50 (***bring your own tie-downs***). The FBO (920-787-3030) will host a BBQ (free) on Saturday night including fireworks. The annual Starduster Dinner & Awards (no-host cocktails/$15 for dinner) will be Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Peck's Plantation Restaurant & Motel (920-787-3301) located one mile east of Wautoma at Hiway 21 & 73 - across from the Super 8 Motel.
Ken Nowell (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Monday, July 19, 1999 at 18:59:33 (PDT)

Interested in buying starduster,have aero commander 560 in trade?Send info.
Ken Drusch (kenbluemax@aol.com)
dallas, tx USA - Monday, July 19, 1999 at 12:16:30 (PDT)

We are near completion of an Acroduster II and would like to fly one (or at least see one up close) on the east coast before we finish installing all the systems.
Brad (Brad.Bertele@Chamberlaingroup.com)
Dix Hills, NY USA - Monday, July 19, 1999 at 10:21:11 (PDT)

For Sale: 1984 SA300 Starduster Two. Continental IO-470F, CS prop, Loran, Aux Tank, Cessna Spring Gear, King Radios, Transponder, Cleveland brakes, recent annual, NDH, lights, Digital EGT, Helmets/Headsets, Great performer with 260hp. 32,500. Bill Wyse flyer11@pacbell.net 310-822-2442
Bill Wyse (Flyer11@pacbell.net)
Marina Del Rey, Ca USA - Sunday, July 18, 1999 at 07:08:11 (PDT)

It's getting that time to pack up and head to Oshkosh & the gathering at Wautoma. Anybody know the schedule of activities at Wautoma? When and where is the dinner plannned etc.? P.S.: Ken @ Starduster, if you can get the scoop we'd like to know.
Mike Shouse (upnzway@usit.net)
Bluff City, TN USA - Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 14:59:58 (PDT)

Sold: My Starduster Too (listed about thrirty jillion times in the last Starduster Magazine and several times on the bulletin board) was sold in March.
Titus Haynes (TitusHaynes@compuserve.com)
Haughton, LA USA - Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 08:22:18 (PDT)

I remember hearing about a starduster gathering about 40 miles west of oshkosh that runs at the same time as oshkosh. I am very interested in stopping by as I am planning on building an acroduster. I have the plans, I just would like to talk with some owners before lighting the torch. Also, would REALLY like to ride in one. Pay for your gas? Any volunteers? I need to know the exact date and location of the gathering too. Thanks a bunch.
paul rieff (kimandpaul@webtv.net)
cedar rapids, ia USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 10:58:31 (PDT)

I am interested in buying a Starduster Too. I am located in southwestern IN. If you have a nice bird please call 812-985-9024(late evenings till 11pm cent. is best or leave a message) I will look forword to your call.
Keith Mccutchan (keithlahue@hotmail.com)
Mt. Vernon, In USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 09:37:25 (PDT)

I have Acroduster I add below and did not provide full E-mail address. It is armandtroy@aol.com
Troy Armand (armandtroy@aol.com)
USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 08:26:25 (PDT)

Bill Clouse, How are you? Sorry I missed you at the casino! Maybe next time. Im interested in an acroduster too with the six cylinder and construction mods. Bill (or anyone else) please respond with suggestions and data> Thanks, Troy Armand
Troy Armand (armandtroy@aol.com)
Alexandria, LA USA - Friday, July 09, 1999 at 13:42:41 (PDT)

Bill Clouse,
Troy Armand (armandtroy@aol.com)
Alexandria, LA USA - Friday, July 09, 1999 at 13:38:51 (PDT)

On the subject of the size of a Starduster 2 main tank. I drained all the gas out of my tank and then filled it up at 5 Ga steps to calibrate the gauge. The bottom line is that it holds exactly 28 Ga. I flight plan for 26 useable which seems to be about right. The pick-up is at the bottom of the tank but through a flop tube so 2 unuseable is reasonable. Thanks for all the help and suggestions.
mike@cellnet.com
San Carlos, Ca USA - Wednesday, July 07, 1999 at 09:54:20 (PDT)

GYRO HORIZON - VENTURI POWERED - I am thinking about installing one of these and was wondering if anyone out there knows anything about about them? Would prefer an electric horizon but they're out of my price range.
Mark (mow2000@richmond.infi.net)
Richmond, va USA - Wednesday, July 07, 1999 at 08:51:25 (PDT)

Half share available in Starduster Too, 180 Lycoming. Inverted fuel and oil, Hooker Harness. Radio and Transponder. Based in Kissimmee, FL, $10,000. Contact Matt Clark, UK, 011-44-191-4556892 / 191-5281715 or John Rossa, Tel: 407-396-7162.
Matt Clark
Sunderland, England - Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 12:26:21 (PDT)

Open letter to Clark Hi Clark I'm Joe Fisher I'm a Flight Instructor and A&P mechanic. I built my first airplane starting when I was 19 about 35 years ago. Now I recover and restor small fabric covered airplanes and I love it. My oberservation is this approch dosen't work verey often. Most of the projects I work on come from people that have given up becouse building an airplane is not as simple as it looks. If you don't have a pilots lisence you need to get one and get experiance flying to find out what type of airplane you realy want. An 8Omph singel seat airplane can be built fairly cheep using an auto engine but is almost usless for flying out of sight of the airport. And bigger airplanes coust more. My adivce is to get a pilots lisence and if you just want an airplane of your own by one that flys if you can't afford to by on your own then join or start a club where you shair the fixed couts of owner ship. Then some day build the airplane of your dreams for instance I will some day build a small singel seat byplane I know it will have no pratical use I don't need to build flying time, to by one would not satisfy my desire. I have to remember welding, sanding, rib stiching and so on for it to truley be mine. The simplest and cheepest to build airplane that I have seen is the Evans Volksplane VP-1 and VP-2 . All wood frame work extreamley simple construction and you can fold it up and take it home. They fly good but the volkswagon engine is verey unrelyable. I wish you luck Joe.
Joe Fisher Joe@ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 11:04:35 (PDT)

Wanting to build a fairly cheap airplane. Im also abegginer flyer if anyone has any ideas please email me Thanks.
Clark Westbrook (Can4cad@AOL.com)
wateford, OH USA - Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 07:47:42 (PDT)

Duster visability reply to Gary Cheiner,I went from a weight shift micro lite onto a 300hp Starduster.I had plenty problems My duster was my first aircraft and I almost gave up.I changed instructors and he convinced me to start on a Tiger moth.This realy helped a lot I did 10 hours on the Tiger Moth and went back to the Duster.My advise is fly a slower plane simlar to the Duster that is more forgiving to start with.Now I fly my Duster twice a week and having a ball.Cheers Doug
Doug Reeve (intcon@global.co.za)
Johannesburg, South Africa - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 13:15:17 (PDT)

SA-500, For Sale, all built, fuselage covered, and wings ready for Covering. All instruments, and Cleveland brakes installed, and in working condition. Plane has a total of 50hrs TTAF. Price:$1500.00 or$5500.00 includes 0-235 Lycoming. Will consider fro ultralight.(719)472-5158
Trae Thomas (gemcoinc@juno.com)
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Monday, June 28, 1999 at 18:25:11 (PDT)

For sale Two with O-360 and McCauley CS, 200 SOH, Eng & Prop, no radios, two helmets, one chute, inverted oil and fuel, rear canopy, $25,000 firm. wck@sover.net
WILD BILL (wck@sover.net)
Canaan, NH USA - Friday, June 25, 1999 at 15:11:06 (PDT)

Well Mark, The ultraviolet radiation is about the only thing that acellerates the deteration of dacron. If it was origanaly doped with enouph silver then over coated with a color dope the fabric and finish will last about 20 or more years. If it is over coated with enamel, acrylic enamel , acrylic lacquer or any urethane finish there is nothing you can do to prolong the short life of these finishes. They will crack , peal and ringworm. The only way to repair these finishes is to recover the whole airplane. The dope finish can be rejunivated if nessary. Dope is like a good car finish if you let it deterate it will. If you keep it waxed with real wax not silecone, keep it in the shade and it dose not get hailed on you have done all you can do and it will last 20 years or more. That is a cool airplane should be a lot of fun. Joe
Joe Fisher joe@ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 13:37:14 (PDT)

Aircraft Covers: I have my Bakeng Duce, dacron covered aircraft in an open-front hanger. Two questions: is this okay and what should I cover it with?
Mark (mow2000@richmond.infi.net)
Richmond, va USA - Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 12:14:12 (PDT)

Two things effect oil temp. The amount of blowby around the rings, the fire goes by the rings and heats the oil. A low time engine sounds like probibly the chrome cylender and new rings didn't seat some times this can happen and the static compression will still read good. The solution is to rehone the cylenders and put in new rings. Of corse the other couse for high oil temp is lack of cooling it is possibel that the oil cooler is to small, not getting air or the air is going through to fast. Sounds crasey but some times restricting the out flow of air can pressurize the cooling air the same way the cooling baffels force the air around the cylinders. Thinking of baffels they are also critical to oil temp. The dieameter of the propeller is determined by the tork. The longer thr blades the more tork they convert to thrust a 71" prop is to small to convert much of the potential tork of an O-360 to thrust.
Joe Fisher joe@ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Monday, June 21, 1999 at 04:59:19 (PDT)

Just bought a Starduster with an 0-360 constant speed prop. I'm net getting the cruise or climb that I thought I should be. a Friend noticed that the propellor seemed to be quite small. We measured the length and it was 71". He noticed that most planes with 0-360's has props that were 74-78' lengths. Could this make that much difference in performance? The log book shows a Hartzell prop model - HC-C2YK-1B/7666A-2
Greg Mayotte (lv2fly@webtv.net)
Gresham, or USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 23:32:53 (PDT)

This winter I bought a 250 TTA&E SA300 with 200hp IO360, fixed pitch prop, injected and inverted. As the weather warms I am getting nearer redline on oil temp. An 85 degree day will result in 240 degree oil at 2400 rpm and 115 mph cruise. Serious aerobatics pushes it to 270-280(redline). Cylinder head temps don't waiver at about 280 regardless of OAT. Oil pressure is 80-90psi cold and 65-75 with the oil at 270. Comments or suggestions?
Mike Smith (MSmith113@AOL.com)
Pierre, SD USA - Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 12:55:12 (PDT)

HELP!!! I'm surrounded by Hatz's guts Please help show how beautiful the Starduster is. EAA chapter 414 is having a Flyin/campout at Camplake WI (49c) I would just love to see anyone how can make it. Now all fairness to the Hatz we do have a Grand Champion in our group Dale Seever won it at Sun & Fun this year Good Job Dale. Would still like to see more Stardusters Mine is not quite there yet. So if any of you Midwesterner near the Chicago area don't have anything going drop by and say Hi.
James Cooperider (JCooper719@juno.com)
Round Lake Beach, IL USA - Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 19:34:23 (PDT)

I have a Starduster 2 that was built in 1985 and the builder told me that the main tank had 26 ga useable in it. I was speaking to another Starduster owner who said he thought it was more like 27.5 useable? While I am not advocating cutting it that close, I would like to know the real number. Any help out there. I can always drain the tank and fill it back up. Thanks.
mike@cellnet.com
San Carlos, CA USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 10:41:32 (PDT)

Tina, We can built a tank to your specs. Send us a drawing or cardboard mock-up of what you want.
Starduster Corp. (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:50:35 (PDT)

Anybody tried putting the smoke tank forward of the firewall? Mine's behind the rear seat, and I've got enough problems with the CG without adding 25lbs of oil that far aft. Anybody know where to get a small tank that would (preferably) bolt to the engine mounts, or mount on the fusalage? Tina
TinaMarie (tina@starbase.neosoft.com)
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:43:00 (PDT)

I BEEN ASKING ABOUT AN ESTIMATED OF A CANOPY, MEEN HOW MUCH IT COST BECAUSE I NEED ONE AND A FULL SMOKE SYSTEM FOR A STARDUSTER TOO. THANK YOU AND BEST REGARDS REYNALDO MENDOZA.
ICARUS AVIONES ULTRALIGEROS, S.A. DE C.V. (ICARUSULM @HOT MAIL.COM)
MEXICO, D. MEXICO,CITY - Saturday, June 12, 1999 at 01:23:44 (PDT)

Tail wheel shimmy, Solved the problem! Found that the Scott wheeel tire pressure, as suggested by Joe Fisher, is the cause and the cure. 12 pounds is just too low. I played around with different pressures and found that anywhere from 24 to 35 pounds seemed to stop the shimmy. Thanks to all for their ideas and suggestions. Different topic. Is there still a Starduster flight headed back to OSH this July? Last I heard we were meeting in Salt Lake City. Any new info or plans? Thanks. Mike G. 3242R
Mike@cellnet.com
San Carlos, CA USA - Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 10:57:40 (PDT)

Hi. At a local fly-in I saw an airplane called a "Gold Duster." It was obviously a modified Starduster Too. Can someone tell me about this airplane and where I can get some additional information about it? Tha
Bob Gandy (skyblzr@aol.com)
Olathe, KS USA - Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 18:55:42 (PDT)

Serious buyer looking for your SA300. Ideal aircraft will be a recent build with NDH,180+hp injected engine, c/s prop, inverted system, canopy, heater, scott tail wheel, nice stitts paint sceme, radios & lights. Call Mike at (864)617-8002
Mike Shouse (upnzway@usit.net)
Bluff City, TN USA - Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 15:53:25 (PDT)

Doug: Starduster has a "bolt on" canopy that they sell. It may be just what your looking for....
Richard james (RDJames@csi.com)
Annapolis, MD USA - Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 14:42:06 (PDT)

I am contemplating installing a two-place canopy on my Too (N238DC). Does anyone have any suggestion or plans for a conversion. Also, is it practical for a removable canopy to enjoy the open-cockpit during the warmer weeks?
Doug Wood (dwood@nh.ultranet.com)
North Hampton, NH USA - Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 09:03:37 (PDT)

Iwould like to know the prices of pre-fabricated components such as fuselage ect...
Erik Murphy (murphyj@arlington.net)
arlington, TX USA - Sunday, June 06, 1999 at 20:21:50 (PDT)

Acroduster II still for sale. Posted April 21 on this bulletin board. Having annual done as I write. Good solid aircraft for a good price. Phone 602-502-2757 Larry Williams
kwillliams007@sprintmail.com
Scottsdale, Az USA - Thursday, June 03, 1999 at 13:49:54 (PDT)

I am just starting to learn to fly my StardusterToo.. I would like to hear from other Too pilots about how they deal with the lack of forward visibility on take off and landing. Thanks
Gary Chenier (aviation@aviationthings.com)
Token Creek, WI USA - Wednesday, June 02, 1999 at 11:42:28 (PDT)

Tail wheel shimmy. The scott 32OO is suposed to have 4O psi but I lower the pressure to stop shimmy. It might be that the caster has changed. As the tail wheel spring has lost some of it's arch the wheel sweeps back. The line of rotation should be nearly vertical. Putting diffrent sized stearing springs could break up the resonance of the shimmy.
Joe Fisher joe@ckt.net
Galesburg, KS USA - Tuesday, June 01, 1999 at 18:38:29 (PDT)

Subject: Tailwheel shimmy, and how to stop same! The aircraft is a SA-300 and the tailwheel is a brand new Scott 3200. After a couple of dozen landings, the tailwheel has started to shimmy, so much so that the last time the shimmy was so violent that it bent the control horns on the tailwheel. After collecting the large parts I inspected the installation and found that the tire pressure was 12 pounds, and the mechanism seems very solid with little or not slop. I will admit that the landing that started the shimmy was tailwheel first and a bit hard. I am using the old Maul steering cables and springs as they seemed a bit more failsafe than the Scott springs. Any ideas or suggestions?? My A&P seems to vote in favor with the hard landing bent the ears up and then it shimmed do to lack of control connections. I happen to like the low tire pressure because it lets me off the bad landing hook!! Tire pressure is still my responsibility but... Help! Thanks to all. Mike G. 3242R
mike@cellnet.com
San Carlos, CA USA - Tuesday, June 01, 1999 at 14:56:04 (PDT)

For sale. Tach and dual drive, 2 VSI, 1 Turn cord., Dual exhaust for IO 360 in SA 750, Aux fuel tank, Also I am building a 4 into 1 for the Acroduster. If I jig this up is there any interest in aditional systems. Buck( 770) 253-4782
Buck Roetman (Glitter7@bellsouth.net)
Atlanta, Ga USA - Monday, May 31, 1999 at 22:41:24 (PDT)

Starduster SA100 Project Parts for sale; Has builder's data plate and airworthiness certificate,original aircraft log, 517 hrs TT. Right upper wing complete, left upper wing spars and ribs with both wing tanks, right lower wing complete, left lower wing spar broken at tip. Extra set of lower wings with ailerons. Fuselage with tail feathers and control systems, cowling, fuel tank, Bodel-Adams wheels and brake system, Ceconite 102 cover kit, windshield, set of McWhite stainless flying wires. $3500. O-290-G engine and prop available also. (352)-637-3511.
Talmadge Scott (talmadges@yahoo.com)
hernando, fl USA - Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 13:30:34 (PDT)

Having a problem with nose cowling contacting the prop spinner back plate and the starter case. 0-540, 400 hrs since rebuild and engine mount change, comments?
Lantz Pohlman (lantz@zebra.net)
Irvington, Al USA - Friday, May 28, 1999 at 20:10:38 (PDT)

Still for sale: -Starduster Too Project Fuselage welded and on spring gear,3 wings complete with center section, and misc. parts. $6500 -220 Continental parts available. Please e-mail me for pictures if interested.
Stacy M. (willfly4fun@hotmail.com)
PA - Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 05:56:52 (PDT)

As a Starduster Two owner (56HC) I would like to extend an invite to any Duster owners in the Toledo, Ohio area. EAA chapter 582 is having their 6th Annual fly-in at Metcalf Airport this weekend...memorial day weekend...both Saturday and Sunday. In the past we have flown over 1000 young eagle flights. We usually have about 80 or so planes attend. Ultralights,homebuilts,spam-cans,copters,warbirds...this year the Yankee Airforce B 17. As the lone Duster I could really use some company. Whatever you fly ...you're welcome..but I would love to meet a few more Duster pilots. Drop in and say hello. Great flying ...food...and fun.
Don Lea (admanlea@aol.com)
Sylvania, Oh USA - Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 16:36:36 (PDT)

Interested in buying a completed starduster II. Does anyone live near us in upstate new york? I'd like to see if my wife and I (Both almost 6') will fit front and back. Very interested in aircraft with at least one cockpit canopy. (607) 687-8770
Gavin Giddings, coachgids@netscape.net
Owego, NY USA - Friday, May 21, 1999 at 11:16:27 (PDT)

To Les and the Local EAA folks, Great flyin last weekend. Had a great time and saw lots of nice planes. Thanks for all the hard work putting it on. I will be back next year. Great job. Mike Starduster 3242R
Mike@cellnet.com
San Carlos, Ca USA - Thursday, May 20, 1999 at 14:19:49 (PDT)

I asked this question of Starduster Corp and received no reply. I am a fairly big guy (6'4", 240 lb) and would like to constuct a biplane as I approach retirement. While the Starduster Too is a real beauty, I am concerned about my ability to comfortably fit in it. I would like to hear some owners' opinions on this and find out whether there are any "big" Starduster pilots around. The Acrosport II claims it has a design based on having a large pilot and I've seen some info on a "Skydancer" now being deveolped for this exact reason. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Bruce Gillies (bruce_gillies@cancercare.on.ca)
Toronto, On Canada - Thursday, May 20, 1999 at 05:54:33 (PDT)

Does any one know the whewe abouts of Mr Dean Moon? , or his family? I now own the sa300 he built back in 71. He lived in the Elpaso Texas area then. Thanks
E.C. Moore (ECFLYER@HOTMAIL.COM)
BRANCHBURG, NJ USA - Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at 18:33:08 (PDT)

Another FUN Starduster Open House (our eleventh in a row). Thanks to the Oroville EAA folks for all the hard work and good fun! Bob & Laura Dwyer, N28LJ (almost done)
Bob Dwyer (dwyers@theriver.com)
Tucson, AZ USA - Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 13:19:05 (PDT)

Still looking for Starduster Too fuselage on gear. Perfer close to Illinois, can't make California trips to look at project. The further along the project is done the better. I have wing and other parts. Thanks Perry 217 337-1630
Testory (ptestory@soltech.com)
Urbana , Il USA - Sunday, May 16, 1999 at 18:24:35 (PDT)

Apologies to the Stolp family for my careless misspelling of the family name in my last posting. Age does that to you. Message is the same though, REDUCE THAT EMPTY WEIGHT.
Gerald Morrissey (geraldmorrissey@yahoo.com)
Seattle, Wa USA - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 09:22:32 (PDT)

For Sale, 2 seat open cockpit biplane, Starduster II fuselage with PJ-260 wings, Lyc. 190 HP, contro/pitch prop, com., trans/c, I-com, 1930's Navy colors, currently flying, built 1975, restored 1996, 50 gal. fuel, $30,000 or trade for light plane+cash, call Clay McCutchan, 850-623-3217, Claythurston@worldnet.att.net
Clay T. McCutchan (Claythurston@worldnet.att.net)
Milton, FL USA - Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 18:02:16 (PDT)

If anyone is looking for a StardusterI, there is a nice one for sale in El Paso. Call Jim Kemp @ 915-852-3679.
Glen Smith (Gsmithtex@aol.com)
Colleyville, TX USA - Monday, May 10, 1999 at 19:18:56 (PDT)

Windsheilds Back 25 years a go I helped finish two Pits they both have bubble type winsheilds the one has the flat bobbom wings and two alerons and an O-2OO cont. The other has semetrical wings and four alerons and an IO-36O. In both airplanes the turbulance in the cockpit was just about intolerable. I just thought that is opencockpit flying. Then about 15 years ago I got a ride in one of the Red Beron Stermans and I noticed that the air was calmer than in the Pits. About 5 years ago a custemer bruoght me a Flybaby he had reasently bought and I rerigged the wings to make it fly better and I noticed how calm the air is in the cockpit. In Sport Aviation there was an artical about a fellow that built a Prat 45O hp powered singel place as a real life Smiling Jack and when he first flew it with a bubble windshild and the air turblance in the cockpit was litterly intolable. Then he built a windsheild out fo flat plates simler to simler to a Sterman and that solved the problem. I suspect that the air flow is smoth around the bubble and when it comes off the edge it turns turbulant and when it lirrerly hits the flat plates it is turblant and smoths out when it passes the back edge. Just food for thought. Joe
joe fisher joe@ckt.net
galesburg, ks USA - Saturday, May 08, 1999 at 04:47:26 (PDT)

Anyone seen Starduster II N704ST? I helped build it at Flabob Airport in 1970 and have some interesting photo's. New builders, consider Lou Stoulp's origonal concept, low horsepower, low weight, VFR only, much fun. Lou's plane flew like crazy on 150 H.P. Less weight means a nicer flying plane. I'm paying $2.10 per gallon for 100LL.
Gerald Morrissey (geraldmorrissey@yahoo.com)
Seattle, Wa USA - Friday, May 07, 1999 at 11:25:40 (PDT)

Does anybody have any ideas how to make (or where to buy) 4130 attatch brackets for the landing and flying wires of a Starduster Sa300?? Any suggestions or help will be appreciated. Know of any off a Wrecked plane, even?? Bob
bobkat@btigate.com
Bismarck, , ND USA - Thursday, May 06, 1999 at 19:19:58 (PDT)

Have Lyc. O-320-H2AD 160 H.P. for sale: 1100TT, Fresh Annual & all ADs. Incl. all accessories (except vacuum pump), baffles, exhaust, 4" extension, wood prop & spinner for RV-4. Asking $10,500. New IO-360 arrived today & O-320 is coming off tomorrow! Phone Kurt @ 1-800-975-2015.
Kurt Quass (kurt.quass@flashmail.com)
Tucson, AZ USA - Thursday, May 06, 1999 at 16:59:11 (PDT)

Need dynafocal motormount for a Lycoming O-320 150 HP engine to fit on a 1969 Cessna 150 Also need STC for same. CAP 760-9472414 Anytime. w6cap@primenet.com
CAP (w6cap@primenet.com)
Hesperia, Ca USA - Thursday, May 06, 1999 at 15:20:58 (PDT)

WRITE IT LIKE IT IS! Read your comments in the Starduster Magazine! Just like you're interested in what others are doing, they're interested in what you're doing. Send in your accounts of building status, flying activities and photos. We are especially interested in accounts of Young Eagle activity for the next issue--deadline June 1. Thank you. Clay and Glen
Starduster Magazine (cgorton@burgoyne.com)
Bountiful, UT USA - Wednesday, May 05, 1999 at 22:29:33 (PDT)

Would like comments on 0-435 on acroduster II. Also need wobble pump or AN style engine fuel pump. Comments on fuel system in general would be appreciated.
Brad (Brad.Bertele@Chamberlaingroup.com)
Long Island, NY USA - Monday, May 03, 1999 at 16:45:06 (PDT)

I'm interested in comparing the Acroduster Too to the Christian Eagle, and have flown the later, but not the former. Has anyone flown both? Willing to share impressions? Please e mail at dgfoster@vom.com. Thanks. With Synergy, Don
Don Foster Gutridge DGFoser@vom.com
Sonoma, CA USA - Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 20:51:55 (PDT)

I am considering in putting a Franklin 6A-350, 220HP engine in my Acroduster Too that I am building. Would appreciate any pros or cons in using the Franklin vs Lycoming IO-360, 200 HP. You may e-mail me at famrobin@aol.com. Thanks, Carl.
Carl Robinson (famrobin@aol.com)
Highland, CA USA - Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 11:50:53 (PDT)

Owner assisted inspections and pre purchase inspections, repairs, maintenance, flight instruction and flight reviews by Starduster builder. Ron Walker AP IA CFIIME 650-593-6969 or 650-365-0699 San Carlos CA 940
Ron Walker (rwalker656@aol.com)
San Carlos, CA USA - Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 07:02:02 (PDT)

I have a SA300 and the main fuel tank has developed a leak. Does anybody know if I can remove the tank without removing the upper wings?
David Allen (mdallen@ibm.net)
Huntington Beach , CA USA - Saturday, May 01, 1999 at 20:29:42 (PDT)

Serious buyer looking for your SA300. Ideal aircraft will be a recent build with NDH,180+hp injected engine, c/s prop, inverted system, canopy, heater, scott tail wheel, nice stitts paint sceme, radios & lights. Call Mike at (864)617-8002
mike shouse (upnzway@usit.net)
bluff city, tn USA - Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 07:13:57 (PDT)

for sale: National Parachute 450. Never used (thank God) Back pack type with carring case, current repack. Cost $1,100, sell for $800.00
Randy Roberts (Rsteplites@AOL.com)
Oklahoma City, OK USA - Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 15:03:29 (PDT)

Engine for sale: Lyc 0-360A4A overhauled to factory NEW specs,solid crank(not usable for constant speed prop),new mags/ignition/harness,lightweight starter/alt,high pressure fuel pump,chrome intakes and rocker covers,polished tubes. Also available:Christen wobble pump,stainless crossover exhaust and Prince wood prop. Will trade towards Acroduster II. Located in Ft. Worth,TX. e-mail billy@billybrock.com
Billy Brock (billy@billybrock.com)
Ft.Worth, TX USA - Sunday, April 25, 1999 at 14:43:23 (PDT)

To Larry Williams, I saw your Acroduster Too ad in trade-a-plane, it sounds like a very nice airplane (if only I had the money..) I see you've advertised it as a "10G Aerobatic Homebuilt". I'm curious as to what modifications you need to make to the SA-750 to make it 10G? Would like to build mine that way, but the specs say 6G (yes, I know they say "9G ultimate, but 6G is 6G..." Curiously, -Lee Curiously, -Lee
lee.mcgee (lee.mcgee@usa.net)
Mt Aukum, CA USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 15:09:41 (PDT)

Acroduster Too project for sale- lost medical- excellent workmanship, ready for cover. Includes flying wires, strobes, nose bowl, windshields,engine mount for IO-360 and some of the sheet metal work. Brakes, tanks, turtledeck, all flight controls are in. Very little fabrication left to do. This is really a great little project, well done, and ready to finish. I honestly have over $17,000 into the project, and am asking $14,000 or the best offer I can get. Located in Minneapolis at Crystal Airport. Kevin Strathy 612-472-5807
Kevin Strathy strat004@tc.umn.edu (s)
Minneapolis, MN USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 12:20:41 (PDT)

The Starduster Too advertised in the Starduster Magazine and on this Bulletin Board has been sold. Thanks to the people at Starduster for providing a great magazine and web site. Titus Haynes (318) 949-3707.
Titus Haynes (TitusHaynes@compuserve.com)
Shreveport, LA USA - Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 05:34:50 (PDT)

I'm interested in beginning an SA750 project but would like to get up close and personal with one before ordering. If there is anyone in the midwest who wouldn't mind an envious spectator looking over their kit, please let me know!
Michael Kelter (incubus@Shark.dls.net)
Schaumburg, IL USA - Friday, April 23, 1999 at 16:27:50 (PDT)

Acroduster II FOR SALE. Less than 300 hours on io-360 factory reman. Aerobatic Hartzell prop. New Appollo com and Garmin txpndr just installed. Fully inverted systems. 40 gallon fuel with wing tank. New engine hoses, throttle cable, tailwheel. Aircraft built by master craftsman James DeAngelo in 1980. Craft is basically creme colored with red, yellow and orange detail. Punch test excellant-always hangared. Very nice aircraft ready to play, ready for open house!!! For quick sale---$29,500(FIRM) includes 2 security chutes. Just listed in Trade a Plane. Aircraft is hangared at Deer Valley Airport in NW Phoenix. Larry Williams 602-502-2757.
Larry Williams kwilliams007@sprintmail.com
Scottsdale, Az USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 13:30:16 (PDT)

For Sale: Two Parachutes. Prefer to sell as matched pair. These are seat packs made by Para Innovators of Perris California. They are Model C-50 Low Speed Class. For a standard Starduster Too with the web seats and a plywood back these are all you need to go flying. $1150 for the pair.
Titus Haynes (TitusHaynes@compuserve.com)
Shreveport, LA USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 10:36:25 (PDT)

Airplane building,re-building,repairing,pre- purchase inspection,annual inspection,flight instruction by Ron Walker CFIIME A P IA 650 593 6969 W or 650 365 0699 H email rwalker656@aol.co
Ron Walker (rwalker656@aol.com)
San Carlo, CA USA - Friday, April 16, 1999 at 17:51:52 (PDT)

Here's your chance to see Stardusters, Acrodusters and more!! The Starduster Open House and EAA Fly-In will be held on May 14-16, 1999 at the Oroville Municipal Airport (OVE), Oroville, California. All airplanes welcome, especially biplanes and other homebuilts. For more details and Registration Form Click Here. Hope to see you there!
Ken Nowell (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 20:21:53 (PDT)

I'm ready to buy the right plane,Starduster ll, at the right price (20K). Previous Baby Lakes owner. Day:815/394-3484, Ev:815/874-0565 Ron Seward
Ron Seward (aaeatrs@mail.rkd.snds.com)
Rockford, IL USA - Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 11:33:35 (PDT)

Hi! I'm looking for anyone building or flying an Acroduster Too or Starduster Too in the Rockford, IL area. I'm thinking of buying one and I'd like to check one out. If there is anyone close by, give me an e-mail. Thanks.
Jeff Cyrus (jicyrus@stateline-ISP.com)
Davis, IL USA - Monday, April 12, 1999 at 20:13:50 (PDT)

Needed: Sensenich 76EM8-0-60 "Yellow Tagged" Prop. Contact me at ghile@mail.uplink.net or FAX at (814)364-5126
Gary S. Hile
Centre Hall, PA USA - Monday, April 12, 1999 at 19:29:20 (PDT)

I am looking for an Acroduster II or Starduster II with an engine of 180 HP or greater and would prefer a full canopy. Call 661-948-2478 in the evening or 661-258-3076 during work hours.
Paul Reukauf (pncreukauf@hughes.net)
Lancaster, CA USA - Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 21:15:25 (PDT)

Acroduster 2 biplane for sale.370 hrs TTSN airframe and engine (200 hp fuel injected). Pitts S2A canopy, Hartzell aerobatic constant speed prop (370 hrs SN). New intercom, Narco Navcom and transponder w/ mode C. Full instrumentation front and rear cockpits. 4 into one stainless steel aerobatic exhaust. Parachute and ANR David Clark headset. Good fabric and paint. Very nice airplane. $38,750.
Drew Zacharias (azacharias@js-net.com)
Twin Peaks, CA USA - Monday, April 05, 1999 at 16:50:57 (PDT)

Wanted Starduster II Flying or unfinished. Please EMail or call (305) 667-6408 Yale Mosk
Yale Mosk (moskco@aol.com)
Miami, FL USA - Saturday, April 03, 1999 at 12:24:15 (PST)

Wanted StardusterII flying or unfinished. Please call or EMail Yale Mosk (305) 667-6405
Yale Mosk (moskco@aol.com)
Miami, FL USA - Saturday, April 03, 1999 at 12:21:10 (PST)

Seriously looking to purchase a Starduster Too or possibly an Acroduster or even an S2B in the nest 3 to 9 months. Anyone with some sales details please contact me asap. Thanks. Jim.
Jim Booth (MBooth8875@aol.com)
Orange Park, FL USA - Thursday, April 01, 1999 at 17:54:50 (PST)

How would you like to have a round engine clamped onto the front of your Starduster ? KINNER R5-2 160 H.P. "0" time since complete overhaul. All acessories. All parts yellow tagged. Engine overhaul signed off. PRICE------$ 10,000.00 FOB. 760-9472414 Any time. CAP.
CAP (w6cap@primenet.com)
Hesperia, Ca USA - Thursday, April 01, 1999 at 17:07:55 (PST)

FOR SALE Starduster two fuselage. All welded. No moving parts. All hard points welded in place. Cabanes, seat risers, mootor mount pads, Etc. PRICE----$ 2500.00 FOB 760-9472414 Anytime. CAP.
CAP (w6cap@primetime.com)
Hesperia, Ca USA - Thursday, April 01, 1999 at 17:01:14 (PST)

Brenda & I have settled in Molino Fl Home ph# 850-587-3687 Would like to hear from you.
Bill Clouse (BCPREZ1@aol.com)
Molino, Fl USA - Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 07:21:29 (PST)

How many Starduster folks are planning on coming to Barletsville for the Biplane Expo? Perhaps we should make an effort to have as many of our "kind" there as possible. Just for fun, if you think you will attend use this forum to list name and type Starduster. Regards, Glen Smith
Glen Smith (Gsmithtex@aol.com)
Colleyville, TX USA - Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at 17:49:34 (PST)

That is the Proper Tention on a Starduster II Flying Wires????
Robert Holland (Robertholland@hotmail.com)
Nashua, NH USA - Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at 07:28:12 (PST)

I have an ICS Plus nav-com sold by a well know Aircraft parts house in Wisconsin. It has gone bad and I am looking for someone to repair it. The selling party says to just throw it away since the FAA has put a stop order on any shop fixing it, although the well know parts house is are still selling the ICS Plus. I have spoke to three shops and the response is the same, they won't be involved in the repair of this radio. If you can or know of anyone that may fix this radio Please let me know. Thank You
Perry Testory (ptestory@soltec.net)
Urbana , Il USA - Monday, March 29, 1999 at 15:50:02 (PST)

We have some pictures and limited information on the web about the Chevy V-6 powered Starduster Too that we are working on at the factory. Click here. There will be more detailed information in the April issue of The Starduster Magazine which is at the printers now.
Ken Nowell (takeoff@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Monday, March 29, 1999 at 09:42:14 (PST)

Hello, Does anyone have any experience with an o-290D installation in a Starduster Two?Is the power adequate? How's the usefull load? Thanks, Dave
Dave Griffith (djgriffith@eosinc.com)
Decatur, IL USA - Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 19:41:51 (PST)

I am thinking about a starduster kit and would like to find someone nearby with a flying one to look at.
Paul Schafer (jarhead@teleport)
Sutherlin, Or USA - Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 09:22:52 (PST)

Looking for suggestions or drawings for a two place canopy for an Acroduster Too. Please contact Carl Robinson at famrobin@aol.com or call (909)864-3783.
Carl Robinson (famrobin@aol.com)
Highland, CA USA - Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 19:34:41 (PST)

Need dwgs. for landing gear and fuselage attach points for a Starduster Too. plane was ground looped and needs gear rebuilt. please contact G.Hile @ FAX(814)364-5126 or E mail at ghile@mail.uplink.net Centre Hall, PA USA Thurs. Mar.25, 1999
Gary Hile (ghile@mail.uplink.net)
Centre Hall, PA USA - Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 07:33:13 (PST)

Starduster 1, For Sale Starduster 1 , flipped on to its back in the mud. Prop; engine mount and empannage are damaged. (2) "0290" G.P. engines: "one is run out, no Carb or mags. The other has less than 300 hours w/ new mags & wires. All for $7500- (no parting out." Call Ervin Lance @ 330-923-8259. Please No collect calls. Akron, Ohio Area.
Ervin Lance (isaandjack@aol.com)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH USA - Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 10:58:46 (PST)

looking for info on the starlet sa500. this will be my first plane. any info would be helpful.
michael candelaria (bluetick@pdrpip.com)
clovis, nm USA - Monday, March 22, 1999 at 21:32:41 (PST)

Ref: Leather Helments. Flight Suits, 1675 Pioneer Way, El Cajon, Ca 92020-1642, Ph 619-440-6977 makes both cloth and leather helments. Moderate prices and very good service. Russian products might be incompatible due to impedence matching but who knows? Glen Smith N42WT
Glen Smith (Gsmithtex@aol.com)
Colleyville, TX USA - Monday, March 22, 1999 at 18:40:48 (PST)

I'm rebuilding a StarDuster One-SA100 and need info/advice on the CG location and range. Anyone have any info? Thanks, Mark Yelich EAA 20682 Home: 303-404-0798 anytime
Mark Yelich (myelich@dimensionsmag.com)
Broomfield, CO USA - Friday, March 19, 1999 at 09:02:07 (PST)

I'm looking for leather helmet headset with built-in boom mike. Someone said a US company was buying things from Russia and had these and other flying things for sale, but no one knows who this company is. my e-mail has problems so you can as so call me at work 1-800-654-8268 thanks, Randy
randy roberts (RAN.FLYBOY.ROBERTS)
okla. city, OK USA - Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 13:12:58 (PST)

Starduster SA-100 Project--still for sale! Buy spars, build wings & I-struts and it's ready for cover. Mount for O-320. All instruments & much more. Located at Tucson International Airport. $3,000 and worth it! 520-722-3117, eves/weekends or e-mail.
Bob Dwyer (dwyers@theriver.com)
Tucson, AZ USA - Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 11:12:56 (PST)

For Sale: 1983 Starduster Too. Professionally built. Show finish - 9 out, 7 in. Rigged right. 300 TTAF, 455 SMOH on 0290-D. Extensive Feb. annual. KX170B/AT50/A20/ELT. 20K OBO E-mail me, will send pictures.
Rick Herzog (Rick_Herzog@juno.com)
Santa Fe, TX USA - Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 07:06:47 (PST)

Starting Starlet project. Anyone wanting to sell components/assemblies/tooling please email me with particulars. Thanks.
G.Martin (Hntr31@aol.com)
Baytown, Tx USA - Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 05:11:27 (PST)

Starduster Too Project Fuselage welded and on spring gear,3 wings complete with center section, and misc. parts. $6500 220 Continental parts available. Please e-mail me if interested.
Stacy McCartney (willfly4fun@hotmail.com)
PA USA - Monday, March 15, 1999 at 15:34:16 (PST)

Looking for Starduster Two welded components such as Fuse.,tail feathers,struts and landing gear
Dave Griffith (djgriffith@eosinc.com)
Decatur, IL USA - Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 13:08:36 (PST)

Is it possible to operate a 180 hp Starduster two from a 1700 foot grass strip at 4500 ft ASL on a normal day? This info will be much appreciated. Thanks, Cole Smith
Cole Smith (coleds@tctwest.net)
Ten Sleep, Wy USA - Saturday, March 13, 1999 at 06:48:59 (PST)

I have several questions regarding my newly acquired SA-300. Does any one know: 1-landing light kits? 2-type/mounting smoke tank? 3-info for belly mount baggage pod? 4-quirks of the airfoil for inverted/accelerated stalls? Thanks, Mike Smith
Mike Smith (MSmith1132@AOL.com)
SD USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 05:38:56 (PST)

How to make a wooden biplane that can be rideable for a child
Michelle Cowdrey (@.cowdreys)
Springfield , MA USA - Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 21:33:49 (PST)

Correction to all Starduster One owners. Please note the correct email address. Would like to hear from you to compare notes. I am based in Culpeper airport(w49,cjr). My One is 0320 powered with a number of updates to the airframe. Great flyer.
Rick Matson (inparadis@aol)
warrenton, va USA - Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 06:39:48 (PST)

I am interested in building an Acroduster II and I would like to see/ride in one before starting. I can travel within reason. I don't think I can stand waiting until Oshkosh so any help would be appreciated. Also, does anyone have a builders/owners list? And one last request: I would like to see the prefab components with prices listed on the website. Thanks.
Paul Rieff (PRieff@aol.com)
Cedar Rapids, IA USA - Friday, March 05, 1999 at 10:13:04 (PST)

For Sale Starduster Too. Completed in 1972. 905TT, Cont E185 205hp, 905smoh. King KY97A, ELT, Invereted fuel & oil. Stitts Fabric. Feb 99 annual. $24000. (970)284-6426
Darrel Dilley (DLDILLEY@AOL.com)
LaSalle, Co USA - Thursday, March 04, 1999 at 19:58:40 (PST)

I need some advice on insuring my Starduster 2. Any suggestions on Insurance companies out there that handle homebuilt aircraft? I have insurance now and can renew with them, they want $1,050 for 25K hull and 1M smooth. Is that reasonable? I have 4500 hoursTT, 175 in tailwheel and 75 in type. Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions. Mike G. AKA 3242R at RHV
mike@cellnet.com
San Carlos, Ca USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 12:30:33 (PST)

For Sale: Sensenich Prop 76EM8S5 (180-200 Lyc) Spinner, Scott 2000 Tailwheel, Set of 6 Lycoming angle valve cyls. Super Starduster I Plans. Dick Heath 602 / 870-1627 eves. Phx, AZ.
Dick Heath
Phoenix, AZ USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 20:34:35 (PST)

The Starduster Open House and EAA Fly-In will be held on May 14-16, 1999 at the Oroville Municipal Airport (OVE), Oroville, California. We are expecting to have the largest Starduster gathering ever! All airplanes welcome, especially biplanes and other homebuilts. For more details and Registration Form Click Here
Ken Nowell (stolp@starduster.com)
Oroville, CA USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 11:01:32 (PST)

I'm thinking about buying a Super Starduster SA101. Can anyone give me any info on flying characteristics and there are any in the Ohio area?
Chris Miller (Littledemo@aol.com)
Bethel, OH USA - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 19:47:37 (PST)

I am considering building a Starduster Too, or possibly an Acroduster Too. I'd like to see one up close and personal! I am 6'3" and would like to know that I fit inside. I live in the Minneapolis area. Thanks.
Jay Leary (jay_leary@lotus.com)
Minneapolis, MN USA - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 11:43:27 (PST)

For Sale. Starduster Too. Completed 1989. 455 TT. 355 SMOH on certified 200 HP Lycoming IO360-A1A. 355 since NEW on Hartzell aerobatic constant speed propeller. King KT-76A Transponder/Mode C & King KLX-135 Comm/GPS/Intercom with moving map display. ACK ELT. Clevland Brakes, Hooker Harnesses, Scott tail wheel. Both cockpits open. Full inverted fuel and oil. A & P built. Stitts fabric. Airplane is at DVT. March 1998 annual. $28,000 (FIRM). Call 318-949-3707.
Titus Haynes (TitusHaynes@compuserve.,com)
Haughton, LA USA - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 08:57:46 (PST)

Looking for comments about the Stolp Starlet SA500. Handling and performance results plus building comments.
David Anderson (SeaBoggan@msn.com)
Whitehall, Mi USA - Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 18:13:02 (PST)

I'm 17 years old with a private pilot license I'd like to take acrobatic flight training this summer in salt lake city utah if you have any information please write p.s. does anyone know if the acroduster is capable of the maneuver called the whip lash please write
David Terry (dmterry@uswest.net)
Kearns, ut USA - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 19:30:49 (PST)

1998 StardusterII 30 tt A&E O-360 lyc, 50 gal fuel, new sen. prop fixed pitch, all acc. o/h when built, all AD's complied with, stits red and white, excellent workmanship, intercom, GPS/COM 190 handheld, clevelands, scott T/W, open cokpits, basic flight inst. both cockpits, eng. inst. rear only. BEAUTIFUL A/C $33,000.00 918-256-1999 or 918-605-3953 please leave message.
Clu Colvin (luscombe8@aol.com)
Big Cabin, Ok USA - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 10:41:53 (PST)

Has any one saved the rib jigs they built for routing the ribs for a SA 300 X (X-wing). I would be interested in borrowing, renting, buying them. What ever could be worked out with the owner
Tony Simcic starduster2@earthlink.net
KC, MO USA - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 08:11:54 (PST)

Wanted: Acroduster Too wings that are already built. Please phone (909) 864-3783 or e-maol at famrobin@aol.com.
Carl Robinson (famrobin@aol.com)
Highland, CA USA - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 21:05:31 (PST)

Starduster 860 SG was sold Sat. Feb. 20th. to Tina from Houston. Thanks for all the inquiries. See you in Wautoma in Aug.
Chuck Krabbenhoft (skypig1@hotmail.com)
Sabin, Mn USA - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 15:31:05 (PST)

LOOKING for "Wild Bill" Kolb. Does anyone know how I can contact him?
Mark Williamson (mark.williamson@divx.com)
Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, February 18, 1999 at 14:38:55 (PST)

I have an sa-750 acroduster II project for sale. It is approximately 75% complete the fuselage is on gear needs plumbing,wiring, instruments and cover, wings 75% done, both fuel tanks,cleveland wheels and brakes,eng mount for O-540,flying wires and most materials to finish. I am asking $9500.00 I can be reached evenings 520-567-3608 or thru E-mail at vintaero@sedona.net
randall j mcgavock (vintaero@sedona.net)
camp verde, az USA - Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 16:00:09 (PST)

Looking to meet Starduster owners/pilots in NY/CT/NJ/RI
Jeff Brodlieb (MNRB@AOL.COM)
S.Salem, NY USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 05:51:54 (PST)

Looking to talk to acroduster too builders and owners. Just purchased an Acoduster too kit.
Chris Wilcox (CW9371@AOL.com)
Oshkosh, Wi USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 17:37:15 (PST)

Interested in buying a super nice Starduster too or Acroduster too. Must have inverted systems.
Larry Cruzen (lcruzen@aol.com)
Daytona Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 08:28:26 (PST)

Looking for anyone with a Starduster Too or Acroduster SA750 in the Dallas Area. I am seriously considering building either airplane and would like to see one in person and check out interior cockpit size. I am 6'00" 230lbs and would like to check out fit before proceeding. Most folks I have met in the past around homebuilts have been extremly helpful. If you are in the Dallas area, or have a scheduled stop sometime through Addison airport, drop me a line.
Dave Honaker (dhonaker@campbelltravel.com)
Dallas, TX USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 14:06:56 (PST)

I have owned Starduster II 56HC for over nine years. It is by far the best looking bipe in the world. Iused to fly a Saratoga into a airport and get no reaction with the bipe I know every one on the airport in a matter of minutes. It makes flying fun again!
Don Lea (admanlea@aol.com)
Toledo, Oh USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 14:10:49 (PST)

I would like to know where can I get the plans of the starduster TOO or acroduster TOO . I would like to know if these kits are export to France . thank's.
Barthelemy ludovic (lbarthel@club-internet.fr)
AVON, france - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 11:37:03 (PST)

FOR SALE: 1980 Acroduster II, less than 300 hours on factory reman IO-360. New radios: Apollo com and Garmin txpdr. $33K
Larry Williams (kwilliams007@sprintmail.com)
Scottsdale, Az USA - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 09:07:34 (PST)

I'm considering a Russian radial for my ACRODUSTER TOO. Are there any out there currently flying with radials? What are the aerobatic characteristics? Any special mounting considerations? Need some advice. Note my corrected "E" mail address.
David Ray (DJETRAY@prodigy.net)
Daleville , MS USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 20:25:58 (PST)

Finally got time to log on your web page! Been busy welding my SA750 fuselage. Getting close to welding the vertical tail, but need some TECH help concerning compression bracing. Also looking for a source for spring aluminium gear. Couldn't connect to tech@stasduster.com?
David Ray (djetray@prodigy.com)
Daleville, MS USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 13:19:13 (PST)

I recover and build small fabric airplanes. I do welding , wood work and sheet metal. I use Ceconite or Stits or Grade A cotton. I have made more than 65 basket cases fly since 1974. Shop rate $1O/hour. I can send a video tape of past projects. Location south east Kansas on my own private strip. Joe Fisher A&P and CFI 9295 Hwy 47 Galesburg, KS 66740 316-763-2222 joe@ckt.net
Joe Fisher (Joe@ckt.net)
Galesburg, KS USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 13:17:00 (PST)

I have owned starduster 2 (56 HC)for about eight years. After owning many spam cans this is by far the greatest plane ever!
Don Lea (admanlea@aol.com)
Toledo, USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 13:14:52 (PST)