David Paule, Author at KITPLANES

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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.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - October 15, 2015 0

Tubes, struts, and column buckling.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - September 18, 2015 0

Bending.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - July 16, 2015 0

Load distributions, part 2.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - June 19, 2015 0

Load distributions, part 1.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - May 6, 2015 0

Axial stresses and the stress strain diagram.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - April 16, 2015 0

Cable-operated aileron control system.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - March 20, 2015 1

Algebra and the elevator control system.

Stressing Structure: Margins of Safety

David Paule - February 19, 2015 1

Margins of Safety.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - January 23, 2015 0

Z-Brackets and the free-body diagram.

Quick Oil Change

David Paule - January 23, 2015 0

Quick Oil Change:

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In Case You Missed It

2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

Kitplanes - October 5, 2010 0

Some 320 current designs are arrayed with photos and specifications to beat the band. Compiled by Cory Emberson.

Ask the DAR

Mel Asberry - April 12, 2011 0

DAR Mel Asberry continues his discussion of operating limitations and Phase I flight-test requirements.

What’s New

Kitplanes - March 20, 2015 0

Loyds Rivet Drill Guide makes rivet removal easy.

Electric Dreams

Dean Sigler - November 26, 2020 9

Pipistrel’s gift to general aviation.