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Levil Aviation Announces New Wireless Autopilot
...autopilot system without the need for traditional wiring, reducing installation time and complexity. Self-Sustaining Power: A small, efficient spinning turbine generates power for the servo, ensuring consistent and reliable performance...
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...
In Case You Missed It
Eighty Percent to Go
That last 20% that feels like 80% is the time to slow down and pull out checklists, get other eyes on the project, call for a TC visit and sit in the airplane making noises.
The Ultimate Upgrade
Veteran pilots and kit builders, Wendell and Martha Solesbee make the reasoned decision to embark on a Lancair Evo build—the ultimate upgrade to their already-impressive homebuilt fleet.