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Posts by Troy Zawlacki
Troy Zawlacki
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Troy is an engineer and machinist based in Silicon Valley with passion for building, restoration and flying his Quickie Q-2. Troy is currently wrapping up his second build, a RANS S-21 with a personalized O-320.
Denso Alternator Homemade Adaptation
Troy Zawlacki
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April 16, 2025
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Swapping a Denso alternator into a Lycoming engine? Here’s how one builder tackled pulley design for optimal reliability.
In Case You Missed It
Design Process: Planform Shape
Barnaby Wainfan
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June 14, 2020
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Last month we took a look at the effects of span and aspect ratio....
Testing, Testing!
Eric Stewart
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May 24, 2021
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Part 3: Testing components and assemblies.
Hold-downs
Bob Hadley
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September 21, 2018
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A typical milling machine hold-down kit consists of various size blocks, hold-downs, and...
Throttle Interference
Vic Syracuse
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January 19, 2018
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A slight sticking was noticed when the throttle was moved to the full open...