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She Flies!

She Flies!

Today was the day. Tail number applied. Log books signed. Fluids and systems checked. Run-up passed. Three touch and goes without incident. This was the first time NX11018 has flown since July 2, 2016,... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Dec 10, 2017Thursday, Feb 17, 2022Categories Stuff1 Comment on She Flies!

Using NX and Tail Number Sizes

Using NX and Tail Number Sizes

Unless I’ve forgotten something, tail number decals should be all that remain in order to go flying (aside from log book entries). I have no intention of flying internationally nor in excess of... read more

Author DorianPosted on Monday, Dec 4, 2017Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022Categories StuffLeave a comment on Using NX and Tail Number Sizes

Installing the Cowl and Spinner

Installing the Cowl and Spinner

This part has been a long time coming. I started this rebuild project on January 21, over ten months ago. Ten looong months and I don’t know how many hours. To see what my Tailwind looks like... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Dec 3, 2017Sunday, Feb 13, 2022Categories StuffLeave a comment on Installing the Cowl and Spinner

Whirlwind GA-200CN Ground Adjustable Propeller

Whirlwind GA-200CN Ground Adjustable Propeller

A new propeller has been on my list of upgrades for a long time and after a lot of research and a fair bit of input from the Tailwind Group, I decided to go with a Whirlwind ground adjustable. They... read more

Author DorianPosted on Friday, Nov 24, 2017Sunday, Feb 13, 2022Categories StuffTags propeller, whirlwindLeave a comment on Whirlwind GA-200CN Ground Adjustable Propeller

LED Strobe Anticollision Lights

LED Strobe Anticollision Lights

N11018 was never outfitted with strobe lights, only navigation lights. The FAA does publish strobe light specifications in 14 CFR ยง 25.1401 – Anticollision Light Systems which... read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Oct 7, 2017Sunday, Feb 13, 2022Categories StuffLeave a comment on LED Strobe Anticollision Lights

Lift Strut Fairings

Lift Strut Fairings

When I bought N11018 in August 2011, it also included a box of miscellaneous stuff and in that box were some fiberglass fairings that “clean up” the area where the lift strut attaches to... read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Sep 30, 2017Sunday, Mar 1, 2020Categories StuffLeave a comment on Lift Strut Fairings

Cub Yellow Paint

Cub Yellow Paint

There’s no turning back now. N11018 is officially Cub Yellow. Back when this whole project started, my initial plan was to have a bright matte white Tailwind when it was done. Just something simple... read more

Author DorianPosted on Wednesday, May 17, 2017Saturday, Apr 7, 2018Categories Stuff2 Comments on Cub Yellow Paint

Horizontal Stabilizer Position Plates

Horizontal Stabilizer Position Plates

There is clear evidence of some experimenting done on this experimental aircraft over the years, specifically in the horizontal stabilizer area. The plates that secure/locate the leading edges of the... read more

Author DorianPosted on Thursday, Mar 9, 2017Friday, Apr 6, 2018Categories Stuff1 Comment on Horizontal Stabilizer Position Plates

My First Solidworks Part

My First Solidworks Part

For those that don’t know, the EAA has formed a partnership with Dassault Systems and probably the best benefit of that partnership is the free copy of Solidworks that EAA members can download.... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Feb 12, 2017Friday, Apr 6, 2018Categories StuffTags solidworks, tim callinanLeave a comment on My First Solidworks Part

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