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Iterate, Modify and Fix
...engines. The turbines are typically more powerful but significantly lighter than the piston engines they replace. Because of this, the turbine engine must be moved forward significantly to keep the...
Becoming a DAR
...any kind of certificate. Of interest to homebuilders are DARs with “function codes” like 147 (E/A-B piston) and 148 (E/A-B turbine). Other codes exist for those authorized for rotorcraft or...
Levil Aviation Announces New Wireless Autopilot
...autopilot system without the need for traditional wiring, reducing installation time and complexity. Self-Sustaining Power: A small, efficient spinning turbine generates power for the servo, ensuring consistent and reliable performance...
Life With the SubSonex
...turbine blade was missing (I later found it on the runway, about 20 feet behind where I was powering up). Aftermath of a turbine failure—the compressor blade tips are worn...
Going Glass
...accessibility should be high on your list, so leave room for each component—resist the temptation to “save space” elsewhere by jamming things into corners. You want to have access to...
Flybreezy
...battery charging less of an issue for pilot videographers. “We took the idea of a Ram Air Turbine and miniaturized it to create a detachable, wind-powered USB charger,” details Flybreezy...
A Certain A-Piel
...Tony, “The airplane is very well designed and efficiently built. Most builders can’t seem to resist the temptation to ‘improve’ it. Can’t be done except to make a change pleasing...
Case for the Lyconsaur
...of us who fly. But, Lyconsaurs will increasingly share the market with Rotax and auto-based engines. (I’m not holding my breath for small turbine replacements even if such engines would...
Building the ‘Beater – Part 8
...helicopter such as the Hummingbird would just put too much of a damper on the fun factor. A turbine helicopter is out of the question for me says Carol, so...
Circling the Airport
...piston engine. The liquid cooling allows worry-free operation devoid of shock cooling, and it is notably less expensive to purchase and operate than a turbine. Several STCs are underway for...
In Case You Missed It
A Tale of Two Antennas
With the recent rush to ADS-B, there has been a significant interest in GPS...
Light Stuff
Roy Beisswenger discusses the impact of the FAAs LODA order allowing Light Sport instructors to resume training with their Experimental aircraft.