I’m a huge fan of Freedom fast Lane, Ryan has a great inspirational pod cast to start off the year and kick butt in 2018. Leaves more capacity for “airplane guff” if you get something out of it.
LSA Expo 2018 January 24 – 27th
The LSA expo is coming up quick for those who are into Light Sport, Bush Planes & / or live in Florida.
They have recently added #Drones to the line-up and its fun to see a live race. RC / Drone vendors like http://www.getfpv.com & http://www.gravesrc.com are on site with #Merch ;^)
More LSA Expo 18′ info @ https://www.sportaviationexpo.com/
Make sure to show your EAA card for a $5 discount.
For some highlights from last year:
And some pics from previous events:










Full size Tie Silencer (Video share of the month)
Very cool build of Kylo Ren’s Tie Fighter put together byYouTube super star colinfurze and he sourced all the Materials from eBay
Weller 40 Watt Soldering Station (Product of the month)
My go to Soldering Iron station, with its 110V plug on the side you can plug in other brand / specialty soldering irons and still control power, give it a place to rest & clean off the tip.
The Weller WLC100 Soldering Station includes everything you need to start using solder to join metals and create efficient, electrical connections. Designed with the hobbyist and the do-it-yourself enthusiast in mind, this kit features a high-quality, lightweight pencil iron with variable power control, a cushioned foam grip with a replaceable heating element, and a safety guard iron holder. And it’s from Weller, the world leader in soldering since 1945.
Durable, Easy-to-Control Pencil Iron
At the heart of the WLC100 Soldering Station is a high-quality lightweight pencil iron with an ST3 iron-plated copper tip. To ensure that you can work comfortably for long stretches of time, the iron has a cushioned foam grip that sits comfortably in your hand as you work. It has a replaceable heating element, so you can continue using the same iron for a long time to come.
Easy-to-Adjust Variable Power Controls
Unlike many basic soldering kits, which can be difficult to adjust, the WLC100 features a variable power control that lets you adjust the power level from five to 40 watts with a simple turn of the knob on the base unit. This lets you choose the precise setting for each unique job that you tackle. The base also includes a “power-on” indicator light and on/off switch to help keep you from leaving a hot iron on accidentally.
The workstation also provides a built-in iron stand to keep your workspace organized and a natural sponge tip cleaning pad to keep your tip ready to go at all times.
High-Quality Accessories for Dependable Performance
The WLC100 includes an ST3 iron-plated 1/8-inch screwdriver tip. Weller also offers a wide array of compatible ST series tips to perform a variety of applications (additional tips are sold separately).
All Weller tips are constructed of solid copper and plated with iron, as well as nickel and chromium to protect against corrosion and solder creep, helping to ensure that your tools perform reliably over time. Additionally, Weller tips are pre-tinned with tin/lead solder.
This WLC100 Soldering Station is UL-listed, which means it has been tested and meets independent safety standards. It is backed by a one year warranty against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship.
2017 End of the year stats
The new gouldaero.com site was launched in June of this year, an evolution of the old wordpress site. in the past 6 months we have had over 1,800 views representing countries all over the world.
I would like to thank the many visitors to the web site & customers who purchased the TIG & Composite books.

FPV Christmas from TBS (Video Share of the month)
Quite the appropriate FPV Christmas video from Team Black Sheep
TIG welding e-book 75% off this week only
Composites kindle book on sale this week
Photo of the month Lake Okeechobee at Sunset 🌅

Quite the site of lake O at sunset on a very brisk (for Florida) afternoon.
SG
Evolution RAGE-B 7-1/4″ metal cutting saw (Product of the month)
Cut Steel & Aluminum like you would wood.
Ive been a big fan of evolution power tools for a while now and like their innovative approach to cutting metal with the familiarity and cost of wood cutting saws.
I bought this unit a few weeks ago and have been truly impressed with its performance
This is a UK brand saw and is offered in multiple voltage and frequency options to suit what ever country you are in.
Evolution RAGEB 7-1/4 in. Multi-purpose Circular Saw is capable of cutting steel, aluminum, wood with nails in and plastics with just one blade. When cutting steel, the RAGEB cuts cold, no coolant is required. Because the material is cold it can be handled and worked on immediately. A combination of a hi-torque motor and gearbox, heavy duty construction and ultra high grade TCT blade enables the RAGEB to cut materials which simply weren’t possible before. A blade can cut up to 165 ft. of 1/4 in. mild steel before a replacement is required. Includes Evolution’s 3 year warranty.
- Multi-purpose; cuts steel, aluminum, wood and plastics
- 1200-Watt/10 Amp motor
- 3900 RPM no load
- Compact and portable
- Bevel tilt from 0 degrees-45 degrees
- Includes 7-1/4 in. RAGE multi-purpose cutting blade, 24 teeth
- 20 mm blade arbor
- Optional specialty blade available for masonry cutting
- A mobile solution to cut metal in the field
- Includes Evolution’s 3 year limited warranty
Here are some pictures of me easily cutting thru .060″ steel

use a 4-5/16″ off set for the left side of the saw to setup your fence.

This saw does the job of a full metal shear all at 1/15th the cost and 1/15 the size
compare to this G5772 from Grizzly








