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Bill Repucci

Bill Repucci
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Bill Repucci was handed his Private Pilot’s certificate back in the days when the written test was taken with a Number 2 pencil. At the time, Bill was told that he now had a “License to Learn.” And learn he did, mostly that there was humor buried in the quirky ways of those of us who call ourselves aviators.

Quick-Drain O-Ring Change

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By Bill Repucci.

Error Chain

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Bubble, bubble, boil… and trouble! Vapor lock stops a Lycoming during Phase 1 testing. By Bill Repucci.

Tooling Up!

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Beginner's guide to aircraft tools and tool suppliers.

Cowl Plug Footballs

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Nerf footballs give their all for flight safety. By Bill Repucci.

Dakota Super 18

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Unparalleled slow-speed handling characteristics set this Cub apart. By Bill Repucci.

Vroom!

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Months of repair work netted Bill Repucci a new, more powerful engine for his RV-9. The increase in horsepower brings with it a shift in CG and handling characteristics.

Ka-ching!

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Continuing the engine rebuild after his RV-9 suffered an untimely prop strike, Bill Repucci discovers that what should have been a straightforward installation turns out to be anything but.

Kerpow!

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An untimely prop strike results in more than just a call to the insurance company. Decisions regarding engine and propeller replacement open up numerous options. By Bill Repucci.

Here Comes the Judge

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How do aircraft judges at the big annual events evaluate a potential prizewinner? You might be surprised. By Bill Repucci.

Plane Power Introduces Fly Safe Alternator

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For those who like the idea of a redundant power source, Plane Power has announced the Fly Safe, a 30-amp, less-than-6-pound alternator designed to...

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Thoughts on My Glass Panel

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Things I like, things I don’t and things I’d do differently.

Searching for the Right RV-6

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If at first you don't succeed, keep looking-sooner or later you'll find it!

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.