Apologies if this has been asked a hundred times before, but I can't seem to find a definite answer...
I have taken over a project started some years ago in the early 90's, built with some of the earlier 60' and 70's plans.
Moving forward, I want to build the most up to date Starduster, with the correct geometry and have found plans for sale with Aircraft Spruce. Torn whether to buy the latest plans or stick with what I have?
There was an 'update' with the location of the undercarriage and length of the engine mount. I've read the update needs:
Gear mounted 8" Aft of the firewall - mine 12" Aft of firewall
Engine mount 26" - mine is approximately 24" ( I have read I can modify and lengthen this to 26")
Can anyone shed any light over these modifications and if there are any more worth considering?
Many thanks in advance.
I have taken over a project started some years ago in the early 90's, built with some of the earlier 60' and 70's plans.
Moving forward, I want to build the most up to date Starduster, with the correct geometry and have found plans for sale with Aircraft Spruce. Torn whether to buy the latest plans or stick with what I have?
There was an 'update' with the location of the undercarriage and length of the engine mount. I've read the update needs:
Gear mounted 8" Aft of the firewall - mine 12" Aft of firewall
Engine mount 26" - mine is approximately 24" ( I have read I can modify and lengthen this to 26")
Can anyone shed any light over these modifications and if there are any more worth considering?
Many thanks in advance.