International Ryan Club

Ryan STA Propellers

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:43:52 +0000

Hello All,

I am interested to hear which propellers people are using on their Menasco powered Ryans.
In particular the C4-S 150hp and D4-87 137hp.

Also any experience you would be willing to share would be greatly appreciated.
How much you like the prop, what climb and cruise speeds you are seeing, etc..

Thanks,
Jesse

Any STs planning on attending Oshkosh? A possible offer...

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:57:51 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I received this email from Thierry Zibi and he is hoping to have a display of his LSA with a real Ryan ST at Oshkosh...read on if you may be able to help him out...and check out his LSA on his website!

Regards,
Lynne Orloff
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Full Name: Thierry Zibi
Email: thierry.zibi@haim-aviation.com
Telephone: 514-445-6409
Message: Hello,
We are building an LSA aircraft, called Sam LS which has the silhouette of the Ryan ST. I felt in love with the Ryan ST, back in 2007 and decided to built a \"modern\" and LSA version of it. 5 years later, we are currently building the prototype near Montreal, Canada and will present it at Oshkosh, we will be in booth 626 in the North aircraft Display. I think it will be wonderful to have the Ryan ST aside the Sam LS in the same booth...Do you know owners that will bring their Ryan ST to the next Oshkosh ? When I was at Oshksoh 2008 I seat in a Ryan ST, written on the fuselage S-21, I forget the owner\'name...
I am willing to participate in a certain extent to the cost of bringing a Ryan ST to Oshkosh.
Please look at the photos of my aircraft who was designed with the Ryan ST in mind.
www.haim-aviation.com
Thank you
Thierry

Electric Starter

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:03:52 +0000

Hi All,
I'm a new member and we are installing an electric starter in our PT-22.
I would like to hear from someone who has experience installing a starter as well as suggestions for a battery and solenoid.
Thanks!
Earl
Minnesota
612-669-7766

Son of former Ryan Owner looking for information

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:33:29 +0000

Hi All,

I received this email from Jim Frits. Please see if you remember anything that may help us find his Father's former Ryan. I may have some data in Bill Hodges records if I had more information for the search. I have Bill's microfiche, as well, and I have a reader available, but no printer. Thanks, Lynne Orloff (ladyryanpilot@yahoo.com)

Full Name: Jim Frits
Email: jimfrits@yahoo.com
Telephone: 8476397335
Message: My dad was a pilot for EAL. He also was A&E licensed and had restored several aircraft, one of which he and several other EAL pilots/A&E mechanics restored was a Ryan PT-22. Unfortunately we lost all slides/pictures in a fire, so no tail number. But, it had a unique insignia on the side, the \"Hat In the Ring\" from Capt Eddie Rickenbacker that dad contacted for permission to use. Is there a way the club members could be asked if any of them recall seeing the aircraft? It would just be nice to know if it was still flying. Thx

Ryan in movie "The artist"

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:26:32 +0000

Anybody know which Ryan it is that makes a brief appearance in the movie The Artist?

It is only a momentary shot, so couldn't tell if it was an STA or Ranger-powered PT-22.

FUEL SIGHT GAGE

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:20:50 +0000

Looking for 03ea fuel sight gauge!!
Fabio cerioni

Fabiocerioni@hotmail.com

Ryan STA Tires

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:35:36 +0000

Hello all,

I am in search of what tires were originally installed on the Ryan ST-A coming from the factory, both the mains as well as the tailwheel. (size, style, manufacturor)

Additionally, I am interested to hear what people have been using instead, what fits and works well. Also, where can you find them? Is there a good supplier or a secret stash someone would be willing to share?

Thanks for the help!

Jesse

Subscriptions

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:30:27 +0000

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Norm Justice

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:04:09 +0000

For those of you who may not have heard, Norm Justice, a great and long-time friend and mentor to the PT-22 community, passed away at age 85 on Sunday, 05 Feb 2012. A memorial service was held at Norm's Birdsnest Airfield on Weds. 08 Feb.

Stand tall and raise your glasses to our friend gone west.

Golden Age Simulations needs a tester

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:50:23 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I received a message from Gil Galpin of Golden Age Simulations. They have developed a PT-22 Simulation which uses the Microsoft FSX Flight Simulator. If you have access to one, they need someone that flies a Ryan PT-22 to test the flight dynamics to see if it matches our aircraft. You can reach Gil at greybeardgil@gmail.com. For anyone that wants to see what they are developing go to Golden Age Simulations Facebook. They are planning on releasing their software sometime this Winter.

Regards,
Lynne Orloff

RYan ST3-KR , PT-22 Manuals Information

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:49:03 +0000

Hello to all Ryan enthusiasts,

Some time ago I psoted a request for a maintenance manual. Unfortunately I did not get a single reply
Now I did some research on the web and came up with different vendors but it seems they all use the same source.
Anyway, I do hope this will be of some help.

wish you all a happy new year and.....
keep �em flying

Dietmar

Attached Files

RyanPT22 Manual Sources.pdf 205.11K 18 downloads

R-56 Cylinders and Pistons

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:45:23 +0000

5 Cylinders and Pistons Required for a Kinner R56. Must be serviceable.

engine mounts

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:42:08 +0000

One of our members is requesting help with the engine mounts used on the Kinner engine installation between the ring mount and bird cage (isolation mounts). Many years back an alternate engine mount was discussed and info published on its use. We seem to remember it was a mount from a Ryan Navion which was trimed to fit and installed with an inner bushing. If anyone has any info on this please post.
Thanks
Chris Nehus

PT-22 Wanted by Museum

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:07:02 +0000

Please find below a message submitted on 2011-Nov-14 at 20:38

fullname: John Bagley

email: oleyeller47@gmail.com

phone: 208/351/0004

comments: The Legacy Flight Museum is looking for a PT-22 at a good price. Can you help?

John Bagley

PS The Legacy Flight Museum is a flying museum. Check out the website: http://www.legacyflightmuseum.com/
Lynne

Help with prop nut

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:19:11 +0000

Hi, i'm hoping someone can help me out.

I've recently spent some time rebuilding a Kinner R-55 that had been sitting in pieces on the floor of someone's barn for quite a long time. I had to make a bunch of pieces to replace the rusted/missing ones but at the end, i've got a running engine.

the last part that i am missing is a prop nut. currently i just have a nut i made to hold things together but it has no locking mechanism and works itself loose rather quickly

does anyone have detailed pictures of a prop nut to help me make one? or better yet, does anyone have one for sale?

It does not need to be an airworthy part. it just needs to work and lock in place.

here it is running: the stock carburetor and magnetos weren't fixable so i fuel injected the motor, but the motor is 100% unmodified.

Thanks in advance

Kinner R56 part wanted

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:18:49 +0000

Looking for several parts for a Kinner R56 engine.
Please offer everything.
Especially interested in unused unrusted original parts. Thanks!

Roel Goethals
roelgoethals@yahoo.com

Menasco C4S Parts wanted

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:15:01 +0000

Looking for intact original Pistons for a Menasco C4S for a Ryam STM, or acceptable replacement sugestion. Thanks!

Roel Goethals
roelgoethals@yahoo.com

For Sale

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:52:30 +0000

A great aeroplane part restored but owner now needs to concentrate on restoring her Tiger Moth.

Interested parties to email owner direct Advert for PFA.doc 328K 57 downloads

Jimmy Leeward Services Invitation

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:15:50 +0000

Hi All,

We received this invitation to Jimmy Leeward's Services at the Leeward Ranch in Ocala, Fl. Lynne Orloff

When:
Friday September 30, 2011 from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT

Funeral Mass Location:
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
5 SE 17th St.
Ocala, FL 34471

Driving Directions

Memories
We have had many requests to display photos and momentos of Jimmy. If you would like to have photos considered for the slideshow at the funeral Mass, please send them to memories@leewardairranch.com
We will also have a memorial wall at the wake where you may post momentos. If you are unable to attend, you may send them to memories@leewardairranch.com

Travel Information
We recommend hotels in Ocala, Silver Springs and The Villages.

Warbirds
If you will be bringing a Warbird to the Wake at Leeward Air Ranch, please contact Jay Wisler at Warbirds@LeewardAirRanch.com
A Memorial for
Jimmy Leeward
Friday, September 30, 2011
The family of Jimmy Leeward is holding a memorial event celebrating his life. Jimmy wouldn't have it any other way, so casual dress, air race crew uniforms or aviation garb are welcome at both the funeral Mass and the wake.

In lieu of flowers, please visit www.LeewardAirRanch.com
for information on memorial donations that the family has approved. Please be wary of other solicitations or sites you may encounter.

Funeral Mass 12:30 p.m.
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
5 SE 17th St.
Ocala, FL 34471

At Jimmy's request, a wake with lunch will immediately follow the Funeral Mass at:
Leeward Air Ranch
7001 SE 85th Lane
Ocala, FL 34472

Driving directions to Leeward Air Ranch are available at www.LeewardAirRanch.com/directions

Please note:

- The roads in the Leeward Air Ranch development are private and we reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone.
- Working representatives of the media will not be admitted.
- Any type of recording or broadcasting of the events are prohibited.
Due to the tremendous outpouring of support, we request your RSVP to help us in planning.
RSVP Here
I am unable to attend

We understand that Jimmy touched many lives. Knowing this, we have not been able to send an announcement to everyone who knew him. Though we want all of Jimmy's friends to be included, please use discretion in forwarding this email to others. The funeral Mass and wake are for all of his friends and friends of the family near and far.

Pilots
If you are flying a private aircraft to Ocala, we recommend Ocala Regional Airport (KOCF). If you would like to request permission to land at Leeward Air Ranch, please send an email to arrivals@LeewardAirRanch.com. Include your name, phone number, aircraft type, tail number and estimated time and date of your arrival and departure.

Please note the following information:
- Leeward Air Ranch Airport is a private-use airport and use is by prior permission only.
- Limited aircraft parking is available and priority will be given to Warbirds.
- No fuel is available.
- Please bring your own tie-downs.
- The airport closes to arrivals at 12:00 noon Friday, September 30th and will reopen for departures at 17:00 / 5:00pm ET. Only warbirds may depart early.
- CTAF 122.9 - non-towered. Please be alert and use extreme caution.
- You must review and follow traffic pattern and rules and regulations before using the airport, which can be reviewed at www.LeewardAirRanch.com/airport/regulations

Forward to friends of Jimmy or his family.

Menasco Super Pirate

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:13:00 +0000

I have a 1)Menasco Super Pirate D-4-87, ser#4344 core
2)Bendix Scintilla mag SF4R-9
3)Dual tach drive adapter
Reply thru ad and I can send pictures

Wheel Covers

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:05:18 +0000

I am looking for wheel covers.

Maintenance Instructions (part# 01-100GC-2)

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:44:52 +0000

Hello to all,

Is anybody out there who has a pdf file of the Maintenance Instructions Manual (part# 01-100GC-2). It�s the only one I am missing.
Thank you and try to keep �em flying,

Fuel Sight Guage

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:18:31 +0000

In need of a fuel sight guage assymbly
Please call or 'E' mail if you have one
prefer NOS if possible
312-320-9345
'airfritz@aol.com

NEW RYAN BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT CANVAS

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:21:56 +0000

IF ANYONE IS IN NEED OF A NEW RYAN PT-22 CANVAS BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, YOU CAN CALL ROBERT GOSS AT 336-696-5224 AND FOR $150 DOLLARS HE WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY. I LIKED THE LOOKS AND QUALITY SO WELL THAT I BOUGHT TWO FROM HIM.

HAPPY LANDINGS
ROBERT L. PHILLIPS
N47541
N9028W

Ron Chapel

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:18:55 +0000

It is with great sadness that I relate the passing of Ron Chapel. Being the private and quiet man that he was we did not know he was ill. He died in his favorite place, Montana. Just this past year he had told me that he had one of his Ryans almost ready to fly and hoped to be attending our next Ryan Fly-in. If you want to send his wife, Carolyn, a note I found this address for Ron in Livingston, MT about six blocks from the Yellowstone River which is where he told me he was located. It is: 316 South C St, Livingston, MT 59047. Ron was the kindest and most thoughtful man I have ever known. On a Ryan trip across from Harvey Bay to Lightning Ridge, Australia, I can still hear Ron asking Oce if he had "the little man in the teepee"... the antiquated GPSs we were flying required that you keep a line inside an upside down "V" if you were on course. It was not an intuitive instrument and Oce was "up in years" so Ron had worried that Oce would get off course and there was nothing below us to help in navigation. The xeroxed sectionals we were given at the company that rented us the safari craft did not have any territory on them right of our course...so, it would have been easy to get lost if you did not stay with the group, and fly "the little man in the teepee". That was Ron's quiet way of helping Oce and checking on his safe progress. That was the way he always was with other pilots, never judgmental or condescending.

Gary Niva has received word that the owner of one of Ron's Ryans, now in France, is planning on adding Ron's name to the cockpit as a memorial. That is very fitting! All of us feel very fortunate to have known him. Ron restored many a Kinner Engine and was one of our "go-to" Ryaneers when you had a question about the aircraft. He was a consummate pilot and a wonderful friend to us all! Ron, you will be missed!

Lynne Orloff