Ty Connell, Author at KITPLANES

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Ty Connell grew up in the shadow of Naval Air Station Oceana on the East Coast and has been fascinated with aircraft since his youth. Still a student pilot, he is currently working on a Van’s RV-14A.

Wedge Issue

Ty Connell - May 24, 2023 0

Making a jig to countersink an AEX wedge.

Repairing a Damaged Lead Counterweight

Ty Connell - April 26, 2022 0

When trimming the elevator counterweights of a Van’s RV-14 kit, I modified one of the weights incorrectly. This led to the holes in the...

In Case You Missed It

Landing Light Cutout

David Paule - September 19, 2014 0

Go slow and use the right tools.

Fasteners Through an Engineer’s Eye

Barnaby Wainfan - August 21, 2013 0

The structure of an airplane and its systems are only as strong and reliable as the joints holding its components together.

Three Vs. Three

Paul Dye - May 11, 2021 8

A rare chance to get solid numbers on two new-generation composite props.

Diesel 2.0?

Marc Cook - March 11, 2024 5

For an engine long on the verge of viability but never quite making it...