David Paule
David Paule retired after 30 years of structural analysis and is now building an RV-3B to keep from getting bored. The structural engineering included a mix of aircraft and spacecraft. He has been a private pilot since age 18 and currently owns and flies a Cessna 180.
Vacuuming Connectors
Vacuum electrical connectors before installation to avoid difficult troubleshooting later.
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Carving Fiberglass the Easy Way
Shaping fiberglass parts might be messy, but it doesn't need to be hard. When...
Wind Tunnel
In order to bank the airplane and execute a turn properly, adverse yaw must be countered or eliminate altogether. The discussion of how to do this includes rudder control, aileron-rudder interconnects, directional stability, differential ailerons, aileron drag and the use of spoilers;
Progressive Maintenance
Using a progressive maintenance program can be fun instead of it being an annual headache.
Breaker Breaker
Your aircraft’s electrical system requires some form of electrical overload protection. This is usually...