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Constant Speed Prop Explained in Plain English (Start Here!) - Subscribe to Airplane Academy
Most people go straight to the prop governor when trying to learn the constant speed prop and honestly I think that can just confuse you before you understand the broader picture. In this video I explain the why behind constant speed props and how you practically use them. Later, if you want to deep dive the schematic of a prop governor, you'll have context and it can actually stick :)
Constant Speed Prop Explained in Plain English (Start Here!)
Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation Procedure - Subscribe to OpenAirNet Media
Everything you need to know about performing a weight and balance calculation on a general aviation aircraft.
Aircraft Weight and Balance Calculation Procedure
Tips for wing light install and lining up wingtips on my new RV 10 - Subscribe to Base Leg Aviation
Vic from Base Leg Aviation discusses his 2nd rudder build for his aircraft. He also shows some tips for installing the leading edge light in the wing and a duct tape trick for the wing tip.
Tips for wing light install and lining up wingtips on my new RV 10
Van's RV-12 Build: Rotax clean-up, fuel tank troubles - Subscribe to EAA166 Hartford, Connecticut
As the RV-12 project moves closer to the ground-running phase, it's time to take a closer look at the Rotax 912 ULS engine installation and do some preventive clean up. Work continues on the lower engine cowling, the canopy frame, plus the team gets creative in fixing an unexpected snag with the fuel tank plumbing. Project lead Rick Montero talks it through in this build update video.
Van's RV-12 Build: Rotax clean-up, fuel tank troubles

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Jack's Cafe! PLUS 2 Matching Van's RVs! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
100 Dollar Hamburger! What better reason to go flying! Today were headed out to Lancaster Regional Airport in Lancaster, Texas. We’ve heard great things about their new cafe and new terminal building. Our plan is do a video tour of the building and then pig out at Jack's Airport Cafe. ALSO: Check out the Matching Van's RV's at the end of the video!
Jack's Cafe! PLUS 2 Matching Van's RVs!
ADS-B - uAvionix Sky Beacon - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Tom Ferraro talks about the New ADS-B out system from uAvionix. The skyBeacon is a revolutionary new way to equip ADS-B. Simply replace your existing navigation light with skyBeacon and you are ADS-B compliant for 2020.
ADS-B - uAvionix Sky Beacon
Time-lapse! Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tailkit Unboxing - VansAircraftBuilders.com
This is a fun little time-lapse video of the unboxing of our Van's RV-12iS Experimental Aircraft.
Time-lapse! Van's Aircraft RV-12iS Tailkit Unboxing
Propeller Adapter for V8 Auto Engines - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU demonstrates a real time demonstration of his company's geared drive on an automotive engine, allowing the conversion of auto engines for aircraft use. Visit their website: https://www.autopsrus.com/
Propeller Adapter for V8 Auto Engines
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