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de Havilland Comet – Lockheed Lightning – same wing?

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Mark

Proof that I know almost nothing about airplane design, should any be needed: I was looking at photos of two of my favorite twin-engined planes, the de Havilland HD-88 Comet, and the Lockheed P-38 Lightning when I noticed something interesting. … Continue reading →

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Catastrophic de-lam! The Nutball’s out of action.

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark

I took my wife’s Nutball out for a flight this week, only to discover that something’s gone horribly wrong. The Dollar Tree foam board it’s made from has delaminated; the paper has completely detached from the foam. At first, I … Continue reading →

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My Sporty Little Plane achieves some fame.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Mark

Yes, the Dabbling Teal has achieved its 15 minutes of fame, being featured in the April issue of Quiet & Electric Flight International Magazine. Even though Dereck got the name of the plane wrong (It’s the Dabbling Teal, not the … Continue reading →

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Flying in Kansas

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Mark
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What’s the deal with propellers?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark

The two primary measurements are the prop’s diameter, and its pitch. Diameter is self-explanatory. Pitch is the amount of twist each propeller blade has, and how much air it will scoop up as it turns. A propeller with a pitch … Continue reading →

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I saw you flying at night – tell me about those planes!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Mark

I often attract a few people when flying at night. If you’re one of them, welcome! You probably saw me flying one of three planes: my Radian glider, my light Stryker or my Slow Stick. These planes are all custom … Continue reading →

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How can I get started in RC, and what does it cost?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Mark

Like most sports, hobbies and avocations, R/C flying can cost anywhere from a little to more that folks like you and me can imagine ever spending on a sport, hobby or avocation. The good news is you can be up … Continue reading →

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Hobby Cards

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Mark

I love business cards. Not in an American Psycho way, you understand, but I love ‘em. I currently have three different business cards that I give out, depending on context, but do you know what I’ve been handing out a … Continue reading →

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