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

Checkpoints

Vic Syracuse - September 20, 2016 0

History repeats itself.

Legalities

Jerry Eichenberger - December 19, 2014 1

Unique aspects of insurance for homebuilts.

Turbine Temptation: Into the Air

Paul Dye - March 21, 2020 8

No parts left—let’s fly!

Dealing With Off-Nominal: Part 2

Paul Dye - December 26, 2021 1

What to do when the engine has “quit.”