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Ty Connell

Ty Connell
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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

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Making a jig to countersink an AEX wedge.

Repairing a Damaged Lead Counterweight

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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

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Go slow and use the right tools.

Fasteners Through an Engineer’s Eye

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

Three Vs. Three

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

Diesel 2.0?

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