Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Feb 2, 2012, 9:00 am
From retiredman2 - I am one of 30,000 individuals who have built and flown their own experimental aircraft. It took 5 years and 2,360 hours of building time. It was a journey of discovery - how to build an aluminum airplane - and a search for the will to labor for so long on an uncertain and expensi...
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Jan 30, 2012, 9:00 am
Took Mishmo pilot friend up for a basic aerobatics intro. Loops/Rolls/Cubans/Immelmanns. The music is "Finally Moving" by Pretty Lights. Buy his music on iTunes or donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com See Colin's RV7 aerobatics intro flight on YouTube.com Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Jan 29, 2012, 9:00 am
Took Seth for an intro ride. He did great. In sequence: two clearing turns, some rolls, seth does a supervised roll, a loop and a sloppy cuban eight. Music is "Hot Like Dimes" copyright by Pretty Lights. Buy his awesomeness: http://www.prettylightsmusic.com/ See RV Aerobatics Intro - YouTube.com - ...
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Jan 29, 2012, 9:00 am
The FAA requires that everything in the cockpit be labeled as to it's function. Dick Koehler shows how he uses a standard label maker to satisfy this requirement. See Panel Labeling See more videos at EAA Hints for Homebuilders Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Jan 29, 2012, 9:00 am
In this segment, Dick and Bob Koehler show us the differences between the two most commonly used brake systems we use in experimental aircraft. See Brake Systems See more videos at EAA Hints for Homebuilders Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Jan 23, 2012, 9:00 am
Showing evolution of idea for paint job on amateur-built HR II, RV-type airplane. See Design & Paint on Harmon Rocket Airplane Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Jan 23, 2012, 9:00 am
Jack Dueck demonstrates how to properly apply self etching primer, as well as a neat trick to speed up the process to complete the assembly. See Priming Mating Surfaces See more videos at EAA Hints for Homebuilders Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Jan 22, 2012, 9:00 am
Experimental Bush Class. May 7, 2011 - Valdez, Alaska See 2011 Valdez May Day Fly-In STOL Competition Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Sep 13, 2010, 10:00 am
Check out what goes on in the worlds largest airshow control tower - AirVenture. Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Sep 13, 2010, 10:00 am
Engine fails over mountains on rainy overcast day after taking off Redmond airport. Pilot declares emergency and flies the plane. Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Sep 13, 2010, 10:00 am
It's rare when the pilots and the ramp rats don't sing from the same hymnal. But when they don't, it's every man for himself. Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Nov 2, 2009, 9:00 am
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Shhhh. I think I heard one jump.... Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Today I'm headed out to airport for our EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) chapters fall Chili Cookoff Fly-in. This is a big deal for our chapter. Every year our members cook up their best home-made chili recipe and share their wares. Over the years the word has really gotten out. We have a...
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
This morning I was shaving in my bathroom mirror, not looking forward to the day. The guy in the mirror looked beaten down, discouraged and downright depressed. "I wish things were different" I said to myself. I really didn't like what I saw. Then, just for grins, I decided to see what I would l...
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Many years ago, before I met my one and only, I invited a lady I met to go flying with me and have lunch. When you're a pilot, finding a mate that will love aviation as much as you do is pretty tough. Even if you meet someone that says they like flying, it's not always true. Many times a p...
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Several years back, I got laid off from a job where I was working as a contract computer programmer. The company decided to "out-source" the whole department. I've never been laid off before so I really didn't know what to do next. So, being a typical private pilot, it didn't take me lon...
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Wow, what a turnout. Good friends, good food and great fun! You could not have asked for a nicer day than yesterday. Click on the link below for a slideshow of the event: Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Very well put together video of AirVenture. Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
On July 30th, 2009, Randy Babbitt took to the podium for the first time as the FAA Administrator, addressing EAA AirVenture attendees in the Honda Pavilion. With nearly 70,000 operations every day, and over 753 million people transported each year, Babbitt explained that the overall system is unques...
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Collection of funny clips I put together for the joy of smiling and laughing. You've got to love Abraham's sense of humour! Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The term "synchronicity" is defined as "the coincidental occurrence of events that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality". It is a word that is widely used by many people today in the New Thought movement. For me, synchronicity is more than just a strange coinci...
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I love this video by Abraham-Hicks. It pretty much somes it all up - GET HAPPY! Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Part 2 of "Get Happy!". This is great stuff. Got Comments?
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Jake C. posted an article on Self Aware World - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I didn't know for a long time that there was version of the DVD The Secret that featured Abraham - via Esther Hicks. I think I'm going to try to get a copy at Ebay. In the video which is posted in second half of this blog, Abraham (via Esther) explains why there are two versions of "The Sec...
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Jake C. posted an article on Smittys RV-9A - Aircraft Construction Blog - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The Aviators is a new and exciting TV series covering the people, the places, and the planes of North American aviation. The show will premiere in the United States via Public Broadcasting Syndication in the summer of 2010 and shortly thereafter internationally. For more information or to subscribe ...
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