Monthly Archives: May 2016
The Magic TBO
You see, up until that point, most airplane engines needed to be tinkered with and torn down at laughingly short intervals. A few good weeks of barnstorming could mean it was time for a pilot to quit for months while his engine was rebuilt.
Fly Me to the Moon Contest
The pilot who flies the most miles during private flight - as tracked through CloudAhoy tracking and debriefing service - will win their choice of any of the four models of Lightspeed premium ANR headsets including Sierra, Zulu.2, Zulu PFX, or the new Tango wireless headset.
Letters
ShowtimeYour Editor's Log, "On With the Shows!" , drove home an important point that is easy for us to forget in our sometimes hectic...
Repetition
Repetition is a big part of building an airplane. Fortunately, for many builders, it is also good for the soul.
Fixed Pitch vs. Constant Speed
Deciding to use a fixed-pitch propeller or step up to the higher weight, cost, and complexity of a constant-speed prop in order to improve performance.
Bolted Joints
Bolted joints are pretty simple. Drill some holes, drop a bolt into them, add a washer and a nut, and torque to the...