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Sport Class Air Racing: Rules Rewrite!
...in, which should help participation. The addition of turbine power could be a game changer as the lightweight (but thirsty and expensive) turbines promise big power with excellent reliability. Certainly...
Build, Test, Refine and Fix—Part 2: Taxi Testing
...or any unexpected behavior from the airplane it is critical to address it immediately. Do not go any faster until you understand and resolve the issue. Also resist the temptation...
2025 Engine Buyer’s Guide
...power for a piston engine. It is notably less expensive to purchase and operate than a turbine. Several STCs are underway for the AO3-005, among them one to replace Pratt...
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...
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