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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

Rotorway’s Talon

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Although it may resemble its predecessor, this new helo represents a significant evolutionary leap.

Old Dog, New Trick

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I've been working on airplanes for a long time, and some things I do...

Wind Tunnel

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Critical flutter airspeed.

Static Port Location and Altitude Calibration

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Often a challenge, accuracy depends on three things: location, location, location.