Need parts for Experimental Chief/Champ

[jammex]

My Chief was converted to a Parasol wing and is due for new spars. Don't need PMA, STC, etc. Would like to use metal spars but need instructions or template to lay out and drill holes. Anyone have the plans for metal spars.
Need a 5 gal wing tank
Need glider tow hook
Need McDowell starter parts.
This is where we get the reply "dumb, new guy, check the archives". Did it, kind of.

 

[Bob Turner]

Not in the archives. You need to contact Bill Pancake.

 

[Bartman]

would love to see a photo of a parasol wing Chief. has it flown like that yet? any pics of it finished from before it became a project again?

 

[jammex]

would love to see a photo of a parasol wing Chief. has it flown like that yet? any pics of it finished from before it became a project again?

would love to see a photo of a parasol wing Chief. has it flown like that yet? any pics of it finished from before it became a project again?t

Appreciate your interest in my Chief based flying machine. Called a Durl-E-Aire BD 1. Barn find condition. Flew from 1970 until mid 80's. Stick controls. The wooden formers are absent and have been replaced by aluminum bulk head type forms. Entire fuselage is covered with aluminum sheet and pop riveted. Unfortunately to remove the fuel tank the forward skin will need its rivets removed. These are the only photos I have but i will no doubt have more in the future. Should be a fun flyer.

 

[Bartman]

Please keep us updated with photos as you make progress! That looks fun!

 

[Hiperbiper]

I think I remember a guy named Carl White that had an Aeronca Champ sans cockpit...
A simple windscreen up front and pretty much flat from the vertical fin to the back of the back seat...
Kinda' what you'd expect if a Champ knocked boots with a Pietenpol....

Chris

 

[Eric Brown]

I love it !
However my question is .... how was the experimental certification handled ? FAA advisory circular 20-27G, section 8e, say "the practice of performing alterations, repairs and rebuilding of previously type certificated aircraft for the purposed of obtaining an experimental amateur built airworthiness certificate is not authorized under 21.191(g)."
I wanted to do much the same with my 7AC project, but it was knocked down by the FAA. Experimental-Exhibition my have been the only other way, but involves yearly paperwork and may devalue the airplane come resale time.
Would you be willing to share the secret. ? Thanks

 

[jammex]

I love it !
However my question is .... how was the experimental certification handled ? FAA advisory circular 20-27G, section 8e, say "the practice of performing alterations, repairs and rebuilding of previously type certificated aircraft for the purposed of obtaining an experimental amateur built airworthiness certificate is not authorized under 21.191(g)."
I wanted to do much the same with my 7AC project, but it was knocked down by the FAA. Experimental-Exhibition my have been the only other way, but involves yearly paperwork and may devalue the airplane come resale time.
Would you be willing to share the secret. ? Thanks

It was approved in 1970 and flew for 15 yrs. It was a different world then.
I had a Swick "T" project and sold it before completion out of fear it would have the same problem. Swick's have been completed and licensed since th en but it depends on FAA district you call home. They claim the 50% rule but I think the manufacturers are concerned about being sued.