Some parts of the airplane are a mystery even to a builder like me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0Uid-gHcWo
Friday Fun: Bean on a Plane
I never tire of Rowan Akinson's most famous character https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJQEVYBS5ew
Friday Fun: $146 girl scout cookies
I'm always on the lookout for fun Aviation YouTubers. This guy is a hoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnucQM4iMoI Follow him. DO IT.
Evadot Podcast #113 – Building momentum with EAA’s Charlie Becker
Guest: Charlie Becker This is one of those wide-ranging conversations where we talk about so many things in just one hour I had to listen back to it just to make these show notes 🙂 Charlie is a real asset to the aviation community, and it's always a great time with him. We get into... Continue Reading →
What do a half a million people come to see?
I keep hearing that we need to get kids involved in XYZ. Most recently I've heard this uttered in regards to aviation. Actually, I hear it as: OMG AVIATION WILL DIE UNLESS WE GET KIDS INVOLVED. THEY JUST WANT TO STARE AT THEIR PHONES ALL DAY. THE SKY IS FALLING. I hate that. Stop saying... Continue Reading →
Friday Fun: First flight of the one week wonder
One of the highlights at Airventure this year was the building of and flying a VANs RV-12is in 6 days. Hard not to smile when you see an experimental built by volunteers take to the sky. https://youtu.be/v1FKOgSzJPc The one week wonder in 2014, was a Zenith 750 Cruzer which I happen to be building. Here... Continue Reading →
How to hold on to that Airventure high (or any event)
Over the years, I've attended, spoken at, and been a vendor for hundreds of tech conferences. After screwing up the follow up for many years, I've finally developed a system that allows me to hold on to the good vibes generated at the conference long after it's over. The key to this system is the... Continue Reading →
Viking Aircraft Engines 90 HP
Viking has a new engine they are promoting the 90HP Category. Pretty interesting and comes in at 150 pounds and $9,995.00. Lighter airplanes need more options and this could be a good fit for yours. Find out more here and here and here. Featured Image credit: Alissa's Instagram 🙂 Putting the final touches on choosing an... Continue Reading →
Friday Fun: Pick the paint for the one week wonder
Every couple years a new plane is started, built, inspected and flown in a single week at Airventure. This year it will be a Vans RV-12iS. Attendees and volunteers will start construction on the openening day, July 23rd and hope to have it completed by July 29th. Even if you can't attend and help assemble... Continue Reading →
How to choose an engine for your experimental aircraft
I've been saying for a while that I should do a video of choosing an engine for your experimental aircraft. Well, Jon beat me to it. Great info and food for thought. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXqBwIWSrDY Support Jon on Patreon.