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Life With the SubSonex
...turbine blade was missing (I later found it on the runway, about 20 feet behind where I was powering up). Aftermath of a turbine failure—the compressor blade tips are worn...
Going Glass
...accessibility should be high on your list, so leave room for each component—resist the temptation to “save space” elsewhere by jamming things into corners. You want to have access to...
Flybreezy
...battery charging less of an issue for pilot videographers. “We took the idea of a Ram Air Turbine and miniaturized it to create a detachable, wind-powered USB charger,” details Flybreezy...
A Certain A-Piel
...Tony, “The airplane is very well designed and efficiently built. Most builders can’t seem to resist the temptation to ‘improve’ it. Can’t be done except to make a change pleasing...
Case for the Lyconsaur
...of us who fly. But, Lyconsaurs will increasingly share the market with Rotax and auto-based engines. (I’m not holding my breath for small turbine replacements even if such engines would...
Building the ‘Beater – Part 8
...helicopter such as the Hummingbird would just put too much of a damper on the fun factor. A turbine helicopter is out of the question for me says Carol, so...
Circling the Airport
...piston engine. The liquid cooling allows worry-free operation devoid of shock cooling, and it is notably less expensive to purchase and operate than a turbine. Several STCs are underway for...
Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 9
...plans. Resist the temptation to heavily modify or customize the airplane. (Do as I say, not as I do!) And don’t modify key aerodynamic or structural items unless you absolutely...
One Marvelous Community
...entered the turbine world in the mighty Metroliner. Aside from the paltry commuter wages of the day, life was good. Enjoying a beautiful OSH evening with retired Southwest Airlines Flight...
Turbine Murphy Moose/Beast Makes Big Splash at AirVenture
...turbine management system. As a crop duster, Kenny had thousands of hours behind turbines, mostly Pratt and Whitney PT6 engines. In fact, Kenny is a test pilot for Cascade Aircraft...
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