We checked in with Van’s Greg Hughes for an update on the RV-15’s launch at AirVenture. Now that the 15 has been poked and prodded by thousands of show goers, let’s see what’s next for the company’s first high-wing airplane.
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Designer Spotlight: John Thorp
John W. Thorp has had a profound influence on both homebuilding and on aviation in general. If you've flown Piper Cherokees or know of the all-flying tail, you're familiar with his design principles, and his T-18 is still a favorite worldwide.
Tapping Heads
The tapping head has a lot to commend it for the home machinist who is trying to add efficiency and consistency to tapping tasks.
