Recent content by Bernie Ferrie

Guys, Just got a quote for a new set of flying wires and fittings for a Cruisemaster - $1950.00 I know their is 8 but thats a lot of money!!! That was from Steen Aero Lab. I tried Bruntons and they were about $1500. Still good money. I recall getting a set for my Cruisair for about $180 back in...

Hi Guys, Noticed what looks like a very nice cruisemaster on Barnstormers: BELLANCA 14-19-2 CRUISEMASTER • $29,500 • FOR SALE OR TRADE • 1958 Bellanca 14-19-2 Cruisemaster for sale . 1200TT, 327 SMOH 54 hours since complete restoration. ICOM panel mount radio, transponder. 170 cruise, very...

Hi guys, I have a 7 ECA Citabria and have noticed a few Citabrias around with a step on the landing gear for access to the fuel caps and cleaning the windshield. I am OK at the moment as I have the spats off so I stand on the top of the tyres, but I would like to put the spats back...

Guys, Any secrets for stripping Fabric from the wings. The top of my wings have been painted in enamel so I have had to use paint stripper to get through it. I have at least 4 coates of dope under the enamel. Interested in how other people have removed the fabric without damaging the...

Guys, I was looking at my 165 hp Franklin engine last night and recall reading about some one making an Alternator for it. Has any one done this? What are the pros and cons - and where can you get them? I'm just a bit sick of the old gennie with not much juice to power 'stuff'. Seeing...

Guys Has anyone got information about rebuilding the Cruisair Door. Mine is quite a mess, lots of corrosion on the skin below the window, and a poor fit. The hinges are worn and sloppy - has anyone modified the hinges so they are screwed to the metal frame rather than to timber which...

Over here in Australia the diaphram engine driven fuel pump used on Franklin engines have been declared not airworthy, has this happen in the USA? Has everyone heard of a different pump to use and were to get one? Help!!!!! regards Bernie

I am planning recovering my cruisair and have read how important the aerofoil shape on the wing is. I read somewhere about micro balloning the wing to get the ripples out of the wing prior to covering. Has anyone done this? What product did they use and where did they get it ? Is it a difficult...

G'Day my name is Bernie Ferrie and I live in Melbourne, Australia and I would like to recover my Cruisair. I'm very interested in anyones experience in this area - traps, pitfalls do's and don't. I am also very keen to totally overhaul the undercart, has anyone got any information on the best...