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Hello to the group. I just became a very proud owner of a CP65 and I must say it is one of the most impressive aircraft I have ever flown. My question for the group is in regards to obtaining a new…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lee Kraus Dec 20, 2025.
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"Hello Lee, I had a similar problem with some Champ exhaust that I got from I believe wag arrow. One side worked well with the cowl exit holes, but the right side did not. If you want to send me some contact information I can tell you what our…"
"Steve,
Thank you for taking the time to send the exhaust drawings that you have. I will compare them to my 1/4 scale blueprints, but at first glance they appear the same and are much easier to read.
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"Hi Lee, Welcome to the group and Skinny Bird ownership! I’ve attached the drawing that came with my bird, and I can only hope that it helps. I haven’t used it for manufacture, so I’m not able to vouch for it."
CP65 Exhaust
Hello to the group. I just became a very proud owner of a CP65 and I must say it is one of the most impressive aircraft I have ever flown. My question for the group is in regards to obtaining a new set of exhaust manifolds for my Continental engine. The previous owner had always used Wag Aero as a source ordering pipes for an Aeronca Champ which fit nicely. Unfortunately, as you know that is no longer an option. I had a set shipped from Univair however they did not fit with the engine cowling.…See More
"Welcome to the wee club for the skinny birds, Lee! You'll find here lots of info about the Collegiate, not much about the Flyabout, and stories from members about their Collegiate adventures and questions. We hope you'll contribute yours!"
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- At 3:39pm on January 24, 2026,
Mark Shayne said…
Hello Lee, I had a similar problem with some Champ exhaust that I got from I believe wag arrow. One side worked well with the cowl exit holes, but the right side did not. If you want to send me some contact information I can tell you what our solution was. It took a bit of fabricating. We have a 1940 LP 65 collegiate that’s been converted to a continental a 65. NC27249. These are amazing little birds!
- At 3:21pm on December 11, 2025,
Andy Gelston said…
Welcome to the wee club for the skinny birds, Lee! You'll find here lots of info about the Collegiate, not much about the Flyabout, and stories from members about their Collegiate adventures and questions. We hope you'll contribute yours!
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