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David Paule

David Paule
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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.

Stressing Structure

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Tubes, struts, and column buckling.

Stressing Structure

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Bending.

Stressing Structure

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Load distributions, part 2.

Stressing Structure

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Load distributions, part 1.

Stressing Structure

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Axial stresses and the stress strain diagram.

Stressing Structure

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Cable-operated aileron control system.

Stressing Structure

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Algebra and the elevator control system.

Stressing Structure: Margins of Safety

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Margins of Safety.

Stressing Structure

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Z-Brackets and the free-body diagram.

Quick Oil Change

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Quick Oil Change:

In Case You Missed It

sideview shows the Better Half with the full VW case. [Credit: Legal Eagle Airplane]

Better Half VW

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Leonard Milholland's VW two-cylinder lightplane engine.

Wooden Hangar Floors

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Yes, its unusual, but for my hangar it makes perfect sense. By Steve Kessinger.

Wrong Rudder Cable Nut and Missing Cotter Key

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Wherever a bolt is subject to rotation, it is required to have a castellated...

Special Light Sport Airplane Accidents

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Some surprising results when compared to traditional Cessnas.