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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 creation to application. January 2019

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 the operating cost. December 2018

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 reason for maintenance related accidents. November 2018

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 the night was DRACO, the PT-6 turbine powered Wilga aircraft with Boeing 737 landing lights. ...

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.

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 to our responsibilities as authors to the Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine articles, Repairman Workshop ...

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 other blind rivets. July 2018

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

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 (fuel),  and heat energy (drag). Understanding this topic is the easiest way to convert an airplane driver ...

Borescopes for the Modern Age

In the April 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine we look at some of the new cost-effective technology that has replaced the expensive borescope's of the past. April 2018

Detonation in Light Aircraft (Part 2)

In the March 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine we continue the topic of detonation, preignition, and normal combustion as it relates to the light sport type aircraft. This is part 2 of a 2-part article on the subject. The conditions of preignition ...