David Paule
David Paule retired after 30 years of structural analysis and is now building an RV-3B to keep from getting bored. The structural engineering included a mix of aircraft and spacecraft. He has been a private pilot since age 18 and currently owns and flies a Cessna 180.
Analysis Tools
We don't use slide rules anymore. Back in the day, they were handy calculation tools, but limited because they don't have addition or...
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...
Stressing Structure Series Reference Library
The engineering publications referenced in the KITPLANES series "Stressing Structures" by David Paule.
In Case You Missed It
Wind Tunnel
The aerodynamics of an airplane sometimes don't cooperate with the pilots desire to roll, and instead produce both yaw and roll. Contributing factors are aileron parasite drag, induced drag between the wings and changes in the roll rate itself;
