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Turbine Temptation
Photos: Richard VanderMeulen, Louise Hose and Paul Dye. The Making of Paul Dye’s SubSonex, Part 1. Editor’s Note: Yes, we’re working backward just a bit. As you can see from...
Hangin’ It Out There
...of lightweight turbine conversion. Cassutts are like that – you need to get the engine way out there for CG purposes, and that makes for a long nose, with a...
Homebuilt Accidents: Fatal Factors
...usually very familiar with disassembling and transporting a bent bird. A minor enough accident and the temptation is strong to grab the pieces and stuff them out of sight before...
EAA Resolving Limitation 20 Issue
...update to the order. Some special-case aircraft such as jet warbirds and turbine helicopters do require FAA-approved inspection programs, but there are other limitations specifically for those aircraft that address...
Keeping the Fire Lit
Air. Fuel. Spark. Right? We learned early in our training that it takes all three to keep the fires lit, whether it’s a piston or a turbine. I thought I’d...
Advanced Aero Components Resurrects Legendary Glasair Models
...These aircraft are designed to utilize either of three Lycoming engines, the YIO-360, YIO-390 or the YIO-540. There will also be an option for an Allison Rolls Royce-M250 gas turbine...
It’s Da Bom!
...nasty notes included from security in the bag. Viewed from the rear, the integral “ram air turbine” impeller makes you wonder if it’s a self-powered device or a tiny torpedo....
Turbine Legend
...design was due for some improvements. It needed more fuel to feed the thirsty turbines. The landing gear needed an upgrade, including better brakes. The turbines were lighter, which resulted...
It’s That Time Again
...many, many years flying the Fiske arrival, I’m planning to be a rookie on the Turbine approach this year – new stuff to learn, new folks to mix with. Regardless,...
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Flight Review: Power Promises
Marc Cook flies two GlaStar Sportsman 2+2s with two different engines, and a winner emerges. More power!
