A time-lapse video of the complete build of the One Week Wonder, a Van’s RV-12iS constructed during the EAA’s AirVenture, is now available. The two-minute video shows the day-by-day activities and progress from opening the shipping crates at 8 am on Monday morning (first day of AirVenture) to first flight on the following Monday evening.
In Case You Missed It
DIY Firewall Penetration
Properly seal the firewall penetrations to keep fumes from entering the aircraft cabin.
Wind Tunnel
Multiple engines complicate design, because not only must the airplane be able to maintain flight on one engine, but also the pilot must be able to control it. Lateral/directional stability issues are key;
Fifteen Years of Speed Mods
An interview with Andy Chiavetta of Aerochia Aircraft Performance and Racing.
It’s Time to Start
It’s said you don’t know where to begin until someone shines a light down...