Fly Aspen

02/15/2024

Lots of anxiety during the wing mounting phase of construction.

Variations between each wing can cause adverse effects that won't reveal themselves until you depart the runway for the first time.

12/22/2023

12/22/2023

An overwhelming amount of wires and mechanical connections are needed for an airplane's systems.

With a kit plane you the builder make those connections.

09/05/2023

Engine cowls made of fiberglass require a large amount of patience, measuring, and resportory protection.

08/10/2023

The complicated works begins! Fitting and connecting the engine.

08/16/2022

Every hole must be measured and drilled accurately to prevent twist in the wing.

07/15/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgL0GW248mE

I put together a small Jet Engine with a See Thru transparent housing to allow us to see inside of the jet engine while it's running, I explain the combusti...

05/26/2022

Elevator with trim actuator.

A surprisingly small amount of metal goes into this part, but when riveted together, the stiffness of the skin gives it strength and stiffness, just like a Coke can.

04/11/2022

Finally affordable jet time!

Practicing precision aerobatics using open source head tracker by Cliff (dlktdr) and Motionsic BAG (BadAss Gimbal pan & tilt) in an E-flite Viper 90mm EDF je...