David Paule, Author at KITPLANES

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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

David Paule - October 15, 2015 0

Tubes, struts, and column buckling.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - September 18, 2015 0

Bending.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - July 16, 2015 0

Load distributions, part 2.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - June 19, 2015 0

Load distributions, part 1.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - May 6, 2015 0

Axial stresses and the stress strain diagram.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - April 16, 2015 0

Cable-operated aileron control system.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - March 20, 2015 1

Algebra and the elevator control system.

Stressing Structure: Margins of Safety

David Paule - February 19, 2015 1

Margins of Safety.

Stressing Structure

David Paule - January 23, 2015 0

Z-Brackets and the free-body diagram.

Quick Oil Change

David Paule - January 23, 2015 0

Quick Oil Change:

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Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Prop Job

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How often do you wander the flight line and see a classic aircraft with...