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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

Repeat Offender

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This time I want an airplane strictly built for the joy of flying. I want something simple and relatively cheap for that magical first and last half-hour of daylight, to be low and slow with no place in particular to go and sporting a massive grin.

The Dawn Patrol

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When the National Geographic Channel throws down an aviation challenge, The Dawn Patrol answers the call.

See How Pioneer Control Grips Are Made

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KITPLANES columnist Ari Rayment takes us on a tour of Pioneer Control Grips with...

Tricked-Out Tailwheel

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T3 suspension system eliminates relaunches when touchdowns are a bit too firm.