Bird of Time, Realflight Demo

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Showing of the stock Dynaflight Bird of Time in Realflight on Sierra Nevada Cliff environment.

Realflight Evolution Software & TX on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wa836s

Realflight TX only on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44oXRnl

Realflight Ws2000 Spektrum USB Dongle on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UoNlrQ

ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QlrrVb

ASUS ROG Strix 49” ultra-wide curved HDR gaming Monitor XG49WCR on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UA0mQq

ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Intel Motherboard on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aPxqK4

Royalty free Music: Nostalgic Moment – Monument Music, available on https://uppbeat.io

For those looking to build a Bird of Time glider the plans are up on Outerzone

Dynaflite version https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=14772

Original RCM Version https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2093

Aeroverse Streaming

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I found out about a new ad free streaming service called Aeroverse. Current price is $8.99 as of this post.

https://aeroverse.com

I found out about the service on Jimmys World

There is also a podcast with the founder of Aeroverse Charles Cook

There is also a iOS app for the streaming service

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aeroverse/id6478621910

Additional resources

https://flysnf.org/press-release/aeroverse-launches-as-a-pioneering-streaming-app-for-aviation-enthusiasts-marking-a-milestone-in-digital-entertainment-on-the-historical-anniversary-of-the-wright-brothers-first-flight/#:~:text=Available%20for%20a%20monthly%20subscription,app%20stores%20on%20December%2017th.

https://www.wate.com/business/press-releases/accesswire/849940/aeroverse-announces-partnership-with-jimmys-world-and-airspace-auctions-to-bring-exciting-aviation-content-to-audiences/

Aeroprakt A-20 Vista – Aircraft of the Month

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The Aeroprakt A-20 Vista was designed in Ukraine in 1991 with around 70 produced. Power options range from Rotax 500’s – 900’s. The aircraft was first introduced to the US market at Airventure 1999.

Configuration is very similar to one of my favorite High wing pusher aircraft the J-1B Don Quixote

The A-20 was also developed into the A-26 Vulcan a twin engine version similar to an Air Cam. Additional content on the A-26 is limited.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroprakt_A-20_Vista

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/kits-and-plans/00—c/a-26-vulcan-and-a-20-vista

Not sure on the active state of the company considering the war but it looks like the A-20 & A-26 have been discontinued with newer models in their lineup. Web Site is http://aeroprakt.kiev.ua/

The A-20 has a good amount of YouTube videos, here are a few:

I was not able to find any RC options for this aircraft but with modern Cad software and a 3D printer it looks like it could be a fairly easy job to make a scale version.

Realflight Pitts Special Demo

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Showing of the stock Pitts Special biplane in Realflight on a custom-built world.

Realflight Evolution Software & TX on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wa836s

Realflight TX only on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44oXRnl

Realflight Ws2000 Spektrum USB Dongle on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UoNlrQ

ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QlrrVb

ASUS ROG Strix 49” ultra-wide curved HDR gaming Monitor XG49WCR on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UA0mQq

ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Intel Motherboard on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aPxqK4

Royalty free Music: Stellar Escape by Prigida, available on https://uppbeat.io

Make an Airplane Wing in Rhino 3D

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This video shows how to make a complex & accurate Aircraft wing loft for a general aviation / home built / light sport size aircraft.

In this video you will learn about a main source for NACA 6 series airfoils.

https://www.pdas.com/sections6.html

The end wing shown in the video has:

25’ span with 3º of dihedral

Scimitar Profile

55” root chord with a NACA 65-415 Airfoil

30” tip chord with a NACA 63-618 Airfoil & 3º of wash out.

Rhino 3D web site: https://www.rhino3d.com

3dConnexion simple & small Space Mouse: https://amzn.to/3U3Cbsf

3dConnexion fully loaded Space Mouse: https://amzn.to/3xNN8q8

Theory of Wing Sections Book: https://amzn.to/3xHUMT3

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators: https://amzn.to/4b5xNjp

Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics: https://amzn.to/449IrDj

 

https://gouldaero.com

Rhino 3d App for 3D Scanning

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Use the Rhino 3D app for 3D scanning using new iPhones with LIDAR Scanners.

Original Article on my blog:

Rhino 3D App for 3D scanning

App Store link to the Rhino 3D app:

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/irhino-3d/id373666504

Rhino 3D web site:

https://www.rhino3d.com

CAD Computer accessories:

3dConnexion simple & small Space Mouse

https://amzn.to/3U3Cbsf

3dConnexion fully loaded Space Mouse

https://amzn.to/3xNN8q8

3dConnexion Mouse & Space Mouse Combo

https://amzn.to/4cY7bCq

Perixx Periboard-512 Ergonomic Split Keyboard

https://amzn.to/4aWTn9K

Ultimate Shop Sink

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Ultimate Shop Sink setup for your Garage, Aircraft Hangar, Marina & Shop

Amazon link for the Lukloy Foot Pedal Faucet:

https://amzn.to/3vSH2V2

Amazon link for the Owofan Kitchen Faucet:

https://amzn.to/3Q3Jmzv

Amazon link for the 3/8 FIP supply Tee:

https://amzn.to/3UhObaM

Amazon link for the Permatex Orange Pumice Shop Soap:

https://amzn.to/49vYD2U

Amazon link for the 1-1/4 P-Trap:

https://amzn.to/4aVrTky

Amazon link for the 1-1/4 metal flanged sink tailpiece:

https://amzn.to/4aXMUvf

Shop Sink from Lowes:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Mustee-23-in-x-23-5-in-1-Basin-White-Freestanding-Polypropylene-Laundry-Sink-Drain-Included/50111058

Junkers A50 – Aircraft of the Month

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Making a show appearance at Sun N Fun 2024 the Junkers A50 Heritage seems to be the hot potato with its Radial Engine.

https://en.junkers.de/junkers-a50-junior

The 1930’s Corrugated construction on everything is a unique stand out in a modern aircraft.

Junkers is likely most famous for the Ju-52 tri radial engine with the same type of construction as the A50

The Heritage is a radial Engine swap from the Rotax engine seen last year.

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/27/junkers-retro-reboot-makes-us-debut

11′-15′ Chevy Sonic Engine Temp Gauge

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This video shows how you can get Engine Temperature on the 2011 – 2015 Chevy Sonic via an Android head unit, OBD2 Bluetooth Dongle and a google play store App

Buy the Sonic Android Audio head unit on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3TOIWPE

Buy the Veepeak OBD 2 bluetooth android only dongle on Amazon at:

https://amzn.to/4aljVl6

Buy the Veepeak OBD 2 bluetooth android & iOS dongle on Amazon at:

https://amzn.to/3PQxFw2

Google play store apps:

Car Scanner ELM OBD 2 (the best app I found for this setup) has free and pay wall versions for more functions.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ovz.carscanner

Torque Pro is highly recommended in other videos but I could not get it to work with my dongle / head unit combo, but if you want to learn more about it, the link is:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque

Video on installing the Junsun Android Auto head unit