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.
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I like to use white melamine-faced particle board for my worktables. The tabletops are smooth and hard and easy to clean or drill holes...
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