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Kate O'Connor

Kate O'Connor
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Kate O’Connor works as Managing Editor at Flying Magazine. She is a private pilot, certificated aircraft dispatcher, and graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 8

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Engine mount design and fabrication.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 7

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Mounting pressures, seating flexibility.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 6

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Part 6: Weight gain planning.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 5

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A weight-loss program.

New Landing Light Series from AeroLEDs

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Idaho-based aerospace lighting company AeroLEDs announced that it has added a new landing light series to its lineup. A 75-watt version of the company’s...

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 4

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Getting it on the gear & engine selection.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 3

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Detail work.

New Engine For Experimental Carbon Cubs

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CubCrafters unveiled a new engine designed for experimental Carbon Cub aircraft outfitted with fixed-pitch propellers. Called the CC363i F/P, the engine is a version...

GAMI Unleaded Avgas Approved For GA Piston Fleet

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In a first for the aviation industry, the FAA has approved supplemental type certificates (STCs) for the use of General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s G100UL...

2022 One Week Wonder Completes First Flight

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The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) 2022 One Week Wonder has successfully completed its first flight. The aircraft, a Sonex Waiex-B, was built entirely during...

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How to Calibrate Angle-of-Attack on Garmin’s G3X Touch System

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For pilots who fly with modern electronic flight instruments, having access to accurate, repeatable...

Synergy Air Energizes Builders

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Thanks to a new course in Oregon, RV enthusiasts have another way to help finish building their airplanes more quickly and get flying sooner.
Aircraft tailwheel springs and linkage

Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair

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After decades of delay, a cracked tailwheel spring finally forces long-overdue upgrades on a well-worn Starduster Too.

Wind Tunnel

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Learn how wingtip vortices are generated and how wake turbulence can affect your aircraft.