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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...

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Flight Review: Horse Perennial

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LeRoy Cook flies Larry Kinder's award-winning Mustang II, a fast and fun homage to the legendary P-51 Mustang.

Stainless Steel

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The reality behind this pretty but high-maintenance material.

Handheld Transceivers

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We still need portable radios. Models from Icom and Sporty’s are favorites.

Alternative Energies

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Dean Sigler checks in on the Green Flight Challengers of 2011 who didn’t make it to the competition to see what they’re up to now.