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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...
Comp Air 6.2 Shown At AirVenture
...Oshkosh in the Comp Air Turbine sistership, mounted on amphibious Comp Air floats, just to have everything ready for opening day of AirVenture 2023. The nicely-appointed CA-6.2 offers space and...
Power and Heat
...which only experience full combustion temperature intermittently and have time to cool between cycles, the turbine blades in the hot section of a gas turbine are continuously immersed in the...
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