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Culver General Discussion / Re: performance of Culver
« on: February 23, 2012, 12:50:29 PM »
I used to experiment with props on a formula one and it was interesting with a C-100.  Now I'm wondering about increasing the pitch on a prop for more speed.  some mfg. co only look at the charts and that is what you get.  I'm looking at what a 7058 would do.  I know it would not be certified but would only be a test for results.   Any input for the Franklin 90?

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Culver General Discussion / Re: Sun n Fun
« on: February 21, 2012, 08:02:15 PM »
Thanks Joe.   It's just an option we are exploring at this time.  It's also $ I could be putting on the plane  (ha)

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Culver General Discussion / Re: Sun n Fun
« on: February 21, 2012, 04:48:19 PM »
Two of us from Ar. are thinking about going to S&F on motorcycles with our camper trailers.  Is there camping for us at the site?  No, my plane won't be ready anytime soon.

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Documentation / Re: N Number originally assigned to each serial number
« on: February 20, 2012, 06:13:43 PM »
In this case I'm wondering what revolked means?   I have N37823  #373 with complete logs from time it rolled out of factory in Aug. 41.  Owned by five people from N.Y. down to the last two in Fl. before I bought it here in Ar.  It was in storage since 1964.

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Culver General Discussion / Re: Heading home in the Culver Cadet
« on: February 18, 2012, 11:40:22 AM »
Congradulations Joe!  Another toy which keeps us alive and enjoying life!  What size prop is on the engine?  Please keep us informed with pictures ~~ safe flying.   Woody

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Culver General Discussion / Re: slots in wings
« on: February 09, 2012, 03:39:44 PM »
Thanks Bill.  This is good info for me!
Now I'm wondering why the vertical stabilizer is so far forward of the horizontal stabilizer?  Does that have anything to do with adverse power on stalls?

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Culver General Discussion / Re: slots in wings
« on: February 09, 2012, 01:41:28 PM »
Just to be clear ~~~ By covering the wing slots I can gain four to five knots in cruise speed, lower the landing speed and shorten the take off and landing roll out and stop the tendency of the dutch roll?????  And does this change the handling of a stall?  There is always trade offs.

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Culver General Discussion / Re: slots in wings
« on: February 04, 2012, 03:17:38 PM »
My understanding is the Culver wing is stiff so to keep the outer wing flying at low speed you need the slots.  Most wings are flexible which work at lower speed.  The Culver has a spar that is almost as big and as strong as the Stearman so no flexing. I've read that closing the inner slot will increase speed and keeping each slot the same size give a good level wing.

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Culver General Discussion / slots in wings
« on: February 02, 2012, 09:22:06 AM »
Does anyone have info on closing the slots on the wings?  Does it produce better handling, landing or higher cruising speed?  I understand there are some with the slots covered but why?

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Culver General Discussion / Re: Culver Electrics
« on: January 28, 2012, 10:50:58 PM »
My 1941 Culver had a radio (which I still have) and running lights.  Even though this 90 Franklin is not the original engine, logs state it came out with a 75 I think.  It was changed to the 90 in the early 1950's.  They all had a starter and generator.

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Culver General Discussion / Re: What about rotten wood?
« on: January 21, 2012, 10:53:08 AM »
I think that is an excellent point Bill!   As in my case, I think I was just lucky and the guy selling the plane was honest which resulted in a good exchange.  Had I known what to look for I might not have been in such a hurry and would have been much more prepared to start a project.

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Culver General Discussion / Re: What about rotten wood?
« on: January 20, 2012, 11:36:49 PM »
Thanks Bill ~~ Yes that was the article I read and it really got my attention.  I also looked into treatment of the wood but the A&P that worked on the plane was so through that I did not investigate any more.  At least by replacing dark wood you know you are safe in such.

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Culver General Discussion / Re: What about rotten wood?
« on: January 20, 2012, 08:56:21 PM »
If you type in wood rot on planes there is a wonderful article on that.  I've read it but don't remember where it is.  This is a deadly culprit with wood.  It is a fungus and it can weaken wood if not stopped or replaced.  There is products that say it will kill the spores in the wood but I would rather replace it with new wood and feel safe.  There is several articles on crashes from wood rot causing severe wood failure in airplanes.  One that comes to mind was a Bellanca that broke up in flight.

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Culver General Discussion / Re: GEAR FAILURES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
« on: January 20, 2012, 07:06:07 PM »
Breaks and such were in great shape with NO rust.  It had expander brakes but I did not feel safe with them.  Push rods are solid with I think 3/8" ends.  Everything still had the green primer on it even though it was removed and repainted.  There was no repair work on the spar etc. Some trailing edges had to be replaced from dry rot only.  Dry rot was on one the right wing spar at the wing root which was cut out (1 inch) and replaced which is in my pictures on web site.  This plane only has 530 hours on airframe which I guess helps.
From reading the comments, I sure want to make sure the pins on the ratchet system gets enough bite and seats right.  I'm learning a lot from everyone.

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Culver General Discussion / Re: GEAR FAILURES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
« on: January 20, 2012, 04:26:47 PM »
I have logs from the day N37823 (373) rolled out of the factory.  There is nothing that I can find of any damage or accident of any kind on this plane.  Maybe I don't know where to look but it appears to have been recovered only once in 1954 with a change in color from red to green. Since 1964 it was hid away in a hanger in Fl. needing to restore.

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