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19-yr-old Ashleigh Heath, 3D RC Aerobatics, 2019 AirVenture

19-yr-old Ashleigh Heath, 3D RC Aerobatics, 2019 AirVenture

19-yr-old Ashleigh Heath, 3D RC Aerobatics, 2019 AirVenture in the Fun-Fly-Zone during the Twilight Flight Fest. Like this:Like Loading ...
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Composite Repairs

Composite Repairs

In the July 2019 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at some proper procedures for conducting a scarf repair on composite components. July 2019 Loading... Taking too ...
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Hose Clamps

Hose Clamps

In the June 2019 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at some alternative options to the traditional worm drive hose clamp. June 2019 Loading... Taking too long? Reload ...
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Beyond Prop Balancing

Beyond Prop Balancing

In the May 2019 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at the use of the DynaVibe Prop Balancer in order to identify vibrations within a powerplant system ...
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Nuts

Nuts

In the April 2019 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at the most common nuts used in experimental aircraft. April 2019 Loading... Taking too long? Reload document ...
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Starter Relay

Starter Relay

In the March 2019 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look the inner workings of the starter relay. March 2019 Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open ...
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Sheet Metal 101 (Clecos)

Sheet Metal 101 (Clecos)

In the February 2019 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look the use of clecos in sheet metal construction. February 2019 Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | ...
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Vinyl Graphics

Vinyl Graphics

In the January 2019 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look the new normal in applying graphics to an aircraft, Vinyl. We talk about the process flow from ...
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The RAS Formula

The RAS Formula

In the December 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at what we call the RAS formula. A concept for improving aircraft and engine reliability, while simultaneously lowering ...
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Aviation Maintenance: Problems vs Symptoms

Aviation Maintenance: Problems vs Symptoms

In the November 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at aviation maintenance. In particular the condition of fixing symptoms vs route cause problems. The number 1 ...
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AN Bolts

AN Bolts

In the October 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at the venerable AN bolt October 2018 Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab ...
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AT-6 Mass Arrivial Oshkosh AirVenture 2018 Video

AT-6 Mass Arrivial Oshkosh AirVenture 2018 Video

The mass arrival Of AT-6 and SNJ aircraft at Oshkosh Airventure 2018 Like this:Like Loading ...
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Rotax 912 Fuel Pump

Rotax 912 Fuel Pump

In the September 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at the Fuel Pumps used on the Rotax 912 engine. September 2018 Loading... Taking too long? Reload ...
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EAA AirVenture 2018 (Monday STOL Competition)

EAA AirVenture 2018 (Monday STOL Competition)

Mondays STOL competition from ground level at the Fun Fly Zone. First STOL competition of the show. Draco the PT-6 powered Wilga puts on a great show. A real crowd ...
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FUN-FLY-ZONE EAA AirVenture 2018 Paramotors, Trikes, and Ultralights

FUN-FLY-ZONE EAA AirVenture 2018 Paramotors, Trikes, and Ultralights

Monday night, first day of the airshow. Ultralights, Trikes, Paramotors, and powered Parachutes. Takeoff’s and Landings. One of the largest launches of paramotors and powered parachutes on the field. Like ...
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GT-500 Crash Investigation PART 3 (Final Analysis)

GT-500 Crash Investigation PART 3 (Final Analysis)

After over 200 hours of video, writing, and editing we have come to the final conclusion on the engine tear down of the Quicksilver GT500 that crashed back in November ...
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GT-500 Crash Investigation PART 2 (Engine Tear Down)

GT-500 Crash Investigation PART 2 (Engine Tear Down)

Many of you have been anxiously anticipating the release of part two of the Quicksilver GT-500 crash. In this video Brian Carpenter takes us through the engine tear down and ...
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Arrivals - AirVenture - Sunday July 22, 2018- In 4K

Arrivals – AirVenture – Sunday July 22, 2018- In 4K

Some of the best parts of the show is watching the aircraft Arrivals on Sunday. A variety of airplane from accross the country one after another. Like this:Like Loading ...
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STOL Competition in 4K, AirVenture 2018, Draco the PT-6 Tubine Wilga

STOL Competition in 4K, AirVenture 2018, Draco the PT-6 Tubine Wilga

STOL Competition in the Fun Fly Zone EAA AirVenture 2018. Tuesday night at the fun fly zone gave us great footage of the entire STOL competition. The big feature of ...
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Fun Fly Zone AirVenture 2018 Ultralight/Light Sport T.O. & Landings

Fun Fly Zone AirVenture 2018 Ultralight/Light Sport T.O. & Landings

A fun afternoon watching takeoffs and landings at the fun fly zone, a.k.a. ultralight area. Some more of our video footage from the recent 2018 Air Venture air show. Like this:Like ...
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FLIR for the shop

FLIR for the shop

In the August 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at the use of the new FLIR infrared cameras available as smart phone adapters. August 2018 Loading... Taking too ...
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EMG-6 Post Apocalyptic Update

EMG-6 Post Apocalyptic Update

This blog post has been quite some time coming, and much anticipated by those that have been avid followers of the website. The blog postings have been sparse- primarily related ...
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Cherry Max Rivets

Cherry Max Rivets

In the July 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, we look at the use of the CherryMax Rivets as well as the general problems surrounding the use of ...
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Energy (Part 2 - High Drag / Low Mass)

Energy (Part 2 – High Drag / Low Mass)

In the June 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine we look at the drag as it relates to high drag / Low mass aircraft. June 2018 Loading... Taking too long? ...
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Energy (Part 1 - Understanding the Math)

Energy (Part 1 – Understanding the Math)

In the May 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine we look at the four basic forms of energy used in flying. Potential energy (altitude), kinetic energy (airspeed), chemical energy ...
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