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  • Here is a more radical composite prop repair!

    By Ken Comments (1)
    mbppg.com - "Fresh Breeze Carbon Propeller Repair Well I had my first stop running too soon on a no wind launch where I thought I was off the ground, hit the ground and then hit my prop which hit the frame, bent the cage and broke out the netting...
  • DIY Propeller repair

    By Ken Comments (1)

    Categories: Tech, Equipment

    www.eaavideo.org - Great Video from EAA showing a simple DIY propeller repair technique
  • Propeller test comparisons - are you paying too much?

    By Ken Comments (2)

    Categories: Tech, Equipment

    www.stolspeed.com - The test flights using manifold pressure as the reference, gave incredibly equal results for all props – all within one knot of each other!   One knot is less than the tolerance of the measuring ability. So effectively, each...
  • Unleaded AvGas, Move to stop illegal searches, and how to fly like a Hawk

    By Ken
    www.aopa.org - From AOPA Live this week. Short video segment where Shell announces an unleaded avgas. What does it mean for aircraft owners? Some U.S. Senators are not too happy with Customs and Border Protection over stops of GA pilots. A fun way to learn slow...
  • Flight following tutorial

    By Ken

    Categories: ATC & Communication

    Part of group: Training Resources
    www.avweb.com - Nice write up on flight following. I've also been listening to "say it again" and got flight following once when flying with @XCTriker, but it never hurts to brush up a bit
  • Oils: A Fluid Discussion - What each Rotax 912 owner should consider

    By Ken

    Categories: Tech, Maintenance

    www.rotax-owner.com - Found this article discussing oil properties. Be sure to see the report on the oils tested at the end!
  • And for the Canadians among the ranks

    By Dave G

    Categories: Training / Learning to Fly a Trike

    Part of group: Training Resources
    www.tc.gc.ca - Here is an example of questions and answers from Transport Canada for your Private Pilot (Ultralight) exam.  
  • FAA written test study guide

    By Ken
    Part of group: Training Resources
    www.faa.gov - Here is what the FAA has for preparation for the knowledge exam for sport pilot
  • Ducted Electric motors - Coming soon to trikes?

    By Ken Comments (2)
    www.wired.com - The E-Fan is the brainchild of Didier Esteyne, an engineer and pilot with a knack for electric aircraft. Two years ago he unveiled an electric version of the diminutive Cri-Cri, which made its debut here last year. Esteyne worked with EADS...
  • Early Navigation System of acetylene torches on towers and concrete arrows

    By Ken
    www.reviewjournal.com -   Beacons, arrows kept pioneer pilots from going astray in Nevada. In the earliest days of commercial aviation, before the advent of radio guidance, the federal government constructed a system of beacons and arrows to literally light...