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Rapid Prototyping and Experimental Design
...that economize foam usage. Avoid the temptation to bond the foam to the base with construction or similar adhesive. You will not get an even bond line, and any unbonded...
Resin Infusion
...intended) forever. However, the popularity of infusion in commercial production (notably boat hulls and wind turbine blades) has spurred the development of low-viscosity structural resins designed for free flow. Compared...
Dry Tappet Clearance
...intake pushrod. 5. Now you can remove the plunger from the tappet with a slightly bent piece of safety wire. Resist the temptation to use a magnet to remove the...
Spirit of Flight Award
...As you can see the accident rate for the Lancair IV-P turbine was astronomical during this period. LOBO has met with the FAA on many occasions in an ongoing effort...
Lancair To Sell Legacy Assets In Favor Of Evolution Series
...of its Evolution turbine airplane, Lancair said it was ceasing production of the Legacy kits. “Closing down production of the Legacy line was a tough but necessary decision,” the company...
New Hartzell 5-Blade Carbon Fiber Prop Boosts Speed, Climb Rates for Turbine Evolution
...a three-knot increase in cruise speed and a 144 feet-per-minute increase in climb rate in the Turbine Evolution. “This gives pilots and owners of the Turbine Evolution a new propeller...
Super Seawind – Turbine Power!
How’s this for something new? I met Steve Wightman today, owner and builder of the only turbine-powered Seawind. Starting from a skeleton Quick Kit in 2005, and after 15,000 man-hours...
Findlay’s Flyer
...Andr is central to the Lancair’s re-contoured, more aerodynamic belly profile and new intakes, to name just a couple things. Also a Stihl employee until recently—where he built a turbine-powered...
Engine Theory: Diesel Engines
...unavailable in much of the world. But thanks to the rapacious appetite for jet fuel by the airlines and turbine-powered general aviation aircraft, Jet A is a certainty worldwide. Furthermore,...
Tips From the New Guy
...Once you understand your needs and wants, research equipment options, features, and prices. If you are building an ultralight or a racing turbine, you still need to carefully plan your...
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AirVenture Notes
Knowing that I’m mainly stealing from the upcoming Engine Buyer’s Guide, it still seems...
Lancair Love Story
Few homebuilders forget the first airplane they constructed, even if they go on to do others. That was the case with Mike Maxwell, who had pretty much given up on ever seeing his Lancair 235 again. But life is nothing if not full of surprises, and Mike was in for a big one.
