Podcasts about homebuilt

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First up this week is the EAA who says amateur-built fatal accidents are down 28% this year when compared to pervious years. This is down from 39 fatal accidents between Sept. 30th 2021 andSept. 30th 2022 to 28 between Sept. 30th 2022 and Sept. 30th, 2023. EAA Vice President of Advocacy and Safety Sean Elliot said “The activity data is necessary to paint the full picture, but the initial indications are very positive indeed. It shows a continuing trend toward safer operations, even as total hours flown increase. It reminds us that safety is an ongoing journey that always needs the highest attention of our flying community.” Keep being safe out there! Next up this week is a fiery gas balloon crash in Dallas. Two pilots in a gas balloon were competing in the Gordon Bennet Cup, a long distance race from Albuquerque and the goal is to fly the furthest. According to race organizers, the Poland 1 Team was over Dallas when the pilot reported he heard “What sounded like automatic gunfire” and began an emergency descent to avoid getting shot. During the emergency descent, the balloon hit a high-voltage power line causing an explosion. Both pilots were transported to the hospital with no word on their current conditions. According to officials at the Balloon Fiesta, “Both are experienced gas balloon pilots who have logged significant time in gas balloons. Our thoughts are with the gentlemen, their families and friends for a full and complete recovery.” We'll keep you updated if we see more. Next up this week is Michael Whitaker, the FAA Admin Nominee. Support from he Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation unanimously agreed that he's the right man for the job. While we don't normally like to talk politics, both major parties had good things to say about Whitaker, suggesting that a confirmation hearing may go more smoothly than the last. Whitaker said, “I would view my role as administrator, as chief recruitment officer, certainly for FAA, but also for the industry.” It's been over a year and a half since we had a senate confirmed administrator, we'll keep you updated if we see anything more! Last up this week is a big one, the EPA has released its findings on 100LL. We've seen a large push over the last year for the elimination of 100LL, with certain airports and states banning or attempting to ban its use. The EPA report reinforced this sentiment with the report stating “The science is clear: exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects in children,” The EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) group said during a briefing following the findings that they and the FAA are committed to ensuring the availability of 100LL until a safe and suitable replacement has been found. The FAA stated “The EPA can find that a component causes harm. The FAA will define the standards.” And described the timeline going forwards as a cooperative effort between the EPA and FAA. We'll continue to follow this story and update you if anything changes! That's it, have a great weekend, and we'll see you next week! https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/homebuilt-fatal-accident-rate-drops-28-percent https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/gunfire-preceded-gas-balloon-crash https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/biden-nominee-for-faa-administrator-notches-bipartisan-senate-support/ https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-determines-lead-emissions-aircraft-engines-cause-or-contribute-air-pollution https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/epa-releases-endangerment-finding-on-100ll-eagle-responds

It's 2023, and public schools are in a downward spiral. For many parents, covid was the catalyst that woke up a deep-seated desire to take back responsibility for our children's educational and emotional well-being. But is homeschooling really the answer to a broken system? Can we really meet all of our kids' needs inside the four walls of our home?   Today's podcast guest says, yes! A quality education might be more accessible than you think. Meet Mandy Davis, a former elementary school principal turned homemaker, homeschooler, and homesteader. Together we talk about our experiences with the public school system and its inability to serve kids that don't fit the mold due to neurodiversity and learning styles. We touch on some hot topics like parental consent, informal education, child-led learning, and more!    If you're considering homeschooling or want to know what it looks like when you take charge of your kids' education, check out Mandy's free resources on her website and tune in to today's episode!  “When I sat down with my husband to figure out that plan, it was not a plan without sacrifice because we were going from two incomes to a single income. It was, ‘This is going to be worth it because it's the life we want to live, and I'm okay giving up these other things.' I wanted to find that peace and joy in my own home.” - Mandy Davis, HomeBuilt Education Find Mandy:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homebuilteducation/ Website: https://www.homebuilteducation.com/ Kody's Links:   Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/ Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/ Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/ Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/ 

Ja was machen wir wenn wir experimental fliegen wollen ? Wir nennen alles Bede.   Heute in der Folge: -Hausmeisterei (Nochmal Titanic Uboot, Wagner) -Bede -Bede -Bede -Bede     Musik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hGQ97tCTOs   Links: Zum Uboot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaPbAxVBVaQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaOVYkWgpcM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdz9vcSFBqw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tW4zfTeJqM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-8U08yJlb8 (Angucken, ist aber hart) Zu Russland: https://twitter.com/Evidenz2/status/1669321046246453248 Zu Bede: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/CriCri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebuilt_aircraft https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-5 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-5 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault/Dornier_Alpha_Jet https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_007_%E2%80%93_Octopussy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Bede https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-17_Nugget https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-4_Fury https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_A-5_Vigilante https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-1 https://www.autocycles.org/BD-200.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-10 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-12 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-14 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede_BD-17_Nugget  

Ajmal and Marc learn a lot about Jeff, from Homebuilt by Jeff fame, and his 911 build. Search him on YouTube, it's an amazing build, as is his other projects. They chat about the challenges he's faced building one of Australia's most famous 911s. There is plenty of discussion of the highlight cars from Monterey car week. Enjoy the episode, and all feedback welcome. On Instagram and YouTube Ajmal is @flatcapdriver Marc is @marcandcars Give Jeff a follow too, @homebuiltbyjeff

Wild Arms Research and Developmemt has spent the last few years building destructive devices. Specifically, developing recoilless launchers and rocket launchers like the Panzerfaust and Fliegerfaust, and then publishing the research for public edification. Isaac Botkin and Jonathan Wild have a free-ranging discussion on munitions design, launcher research, and the two books they have produced so far:Man Portable Air Defense System : Fliegerfaust Expedient Recoilless Launcher: PanzerfaustAnd, check out video of test firings of the Fliegerfaust: https://youtu.be/5fskM6iUSbAKeep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/   

To live a life in Christ…is to build a house on the foundation of love. I just can't read scripture, especially today's, any other way. We don't build on the loose sands of what others think of us…we don't build it on doctrinal truth or moral rightness…a life in Christ is built on the solid rock of love.

Bearhawk Aircraft's Mark Goldberg explains how the line of rugged kit-built short-takeoff-and-landing taildraggers with aluminum wings offer good performance and value; plus get caught up on the latest general aviation news.

With spring finally here and new builders reading their planes for first flight, new owners getting ready to ferry their newly-purchased Sonex home, and the rest of us thinking about knocking the rust off on our own proficiency, it's time to discuss Transition Training. The Sonex Builders and Pilots Foundation published a training syllabus designed to guide pilots through the process of gaining proficiency to fly their Sonex airplanes, and satisfy their insurance requirements so they can obtain insurance coverage. We review the syllabus, talk with a new Sonex pilot who recently used the syllabus for his own Sonex transition, and offer some practical advice to those looking to train in the future.

In this Episode I caught up with Arielle   We talked all about how she got in to music, meeting Brian May, building two tone, touring, influences, guitar rigs, her new BMG Guitar released this month and her new album to name a few things. We also talked about loads of other things too :-) I had so much fun on this one :-) Thank you Arielle for your time! You ROCK! If you want to check more of Arielle out please head to https://imarielle.com If you want to learn more about her new guitar with BMG head to https://shop.brianmayguitars.co.uk/products/bmg-arielle.html Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialarielle/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the.official.arielle As always please like and subscribe to the channel and know that we now have a Patreon so you can support the channel to grow - https://www.patreon.com/theredspecialguitarpodcast If you want to check out the red special forum on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/118925954837713 Or the old school web forum http://www.red-special.com/forum/index.php

Jeff shares with us his experience and passion for the Porsche brand, and why he owns 4, Yes 4, Porsches.

Welcome to the first ever Red Special Guitar Podcast   In this Episode, I discuss the reason the podcast has been put together along with some basic details of Brian May's Rig. I also talk to Luke Holwerda, who earlier this year hosted the first ever US Red Special Meetup in Phoenix Arizona just before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit the world.   Please see the links below to find out more about Luke   Luke' links https://www.youtube.com/user/Lukeyourself to see all of Luke's videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmLi4rX7S5Y&list=PL0As4VLsjknRm44uprEOG6tiBcGSstZ8N Luke's Red Special Build Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mBb_8O3yh0&list=PL0As4VLsjknQUtGlb0pY1cEj4Mz9g82cmUS Meetup video by Luke   Intersect the Movie website https://intersectthemovie.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/intersect/id1528769413 Intersect on itunes   Red Special Forum (web) http://www.red-special.com/forum/index.php Red Special Forum (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/groups/118925954837713      

In this podcast, I discuss why,. how and with what you fiberglass ply on frame boats.

In this podcast, I describe what kind of flotation is appropriate for homebuilt boats.

Sooner or later it will be time to fly your new Sonex, and there are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind as you prepare for the big day. We speak with two pilots that recently passed that milestone and hear their advice for taking flight.

Each Sonex builder or owner will eventually reach the point where it's time to sell the plane. We discuss a rent experience where an owner sold the plane and hear about the thought process and logistics of how that played out.

The Sonex is a great handling, easy flying sport plane, that flys with absolutely no bad habits. We cover the techniques used on a typical pattern flight, discuss the speeds and performance a pilot will commonly see, and lay down the foundation for flying a Sonex pattern with precision.

This is a walkaround of Sterling's 3D Printed "Lamborghini". There is no editing of audio and the video can be viewed on our Patreon. This is our walk-around or the project with Sterling and part 2 of 3 in this series. Find 3D Car Printing on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lasersterling Or YouTube at LaserSterling www.nodrivinggloves.com Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nodrivinggloves

Non-builder owners of experimental aircraft show a disturbing trend in the accident data, sometimes running into problems within the first few hours or even the flight home with their new airplane. Experience has highlighted many of the common problem areas a second owner may encounter, and we cover some key advice to keep you out of the NTSB database.

The plane is at the airport and ready to fly, but what items should a builder consider as they make the transition from a builder to an operator? We discuss the objectives, considerations and key info needed for effective project closeout.

We grab someone from outside the industry this week. David Picciuto who is a "maker" with a successful YouTube channel "Make Something" and a podcast "Making It" joins us to talk his recently found foray into Go-Carting. An interest lost over time David has reentered the automotive hobby in a big way, after just a few races he is building his own car from scratch. Exciting to listen to someone who is finding a passion many of the listeners share. Find David at https://makesomething.com/ David's YouTube  "Make Something" https://buff.ly/3fDXH1F David's Podcast "Making It" https://www.makingitpodcast.com/ Subscribe to No Driving Gloves Apple https://bit.ly/NoDrGl Google https://bit.ly/NoDrGoo Spotify https://bit.ly/NDsp

One of the great aspects of homebuilt aircraft is the ability to customize and tailor our planes to our own interests and requirements. We speak with builder Jake Logan about his Sonex project and the custom features and modifications he implemented.

Electric power for homebuilt aircraft continues to make great strides to becoming available and practical for homebuilders of average means. Gabe DeVault walks us thru his current aircraft project as he creates an electric powered Xenos.

Sonex airplanes have always been known for light and responsive handling, but sometimes pilots want even more! For pilots wanting superior roll control, Sonex offers the "Acro Aileron" option. We describe the modifications necessary, the pro's and the con's, and help answer whether that option is right for you.

Hackaday editor Elliot Williams and contributor Jonathan Bennett discuss the past week of Hackaday. Freeman Dyson, who wanted to send us to space on the back of nuclear explosions, passed away. Only slightly less dangerous, we looked at self-balancing vehicles, 3D printed press brakes, and making rubies in the home lab. All the usual suspects make cameo appearances: robots, FPGAs, and open-source software. Show notes: https://hackaday.com/?p=402113

Tim Allen of AllenFlight speaks with us about his wingtip extension modification, and hear about the installation process and results he's achieved.

The Green Dot crew sat down with Homebuilt Aircraft Council chairman Vic Syracuse to discuss how he got involved with aviation, homebuilding, and EAA; the 2020 EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit; his Checkpoints column, which is new to EAA Sport Aviation this year; and much more.

'90% done, 90% to go!' Every homebuilder is confronted with this truth as they near the end of the project and must accomplish a multitude of little things that have to be completed to finish out the project. We speak with a Sonex builder about running the last mile to his first flight.

It's been some months since our last conversation with Sonex Aircraft, and we thought it was time to catch up on the latest happenings. Join us to find out what's been happening at the factory and what to expect from Sonex in 2020.

Builders and pilots are always looking for ways to improve the performance and reliability of our engines and aircraft, and ensuring your aircraft's propeller runs smooth and vibration-free is a simple way to do both. We talk with manufacturer DynaVibe and cover the methodology and process of dynamically balancing your prop to help you get the smoothest engine around.

The holiday season is upon us, and this is a good time to brush up your Christmas wish list. We've put together a few items that we think would be great ideas to enhance your building and flying experience, whether you're looking for suggestions to offer friends and family for what to get for you, items that you might like to treat yourself with, or that extra special something for your project to show it how much you care!

Fitting the cowling is always a challenge, but with patience and the proper techniques it can be accomplished with minimum frustration. We cover our favorite tools, techniques and best tips to help you thru this portion of your build.

The canopy is one of the most challenging construction tasks in a Sonex project, and that’s true of most homebuilts. The job can be repetitive and time consuming, and the risk of cracking the plexiglas is always there. We’ll discuss how to tackle this intimidating task, and explain the tools and techniques that set you up for success and keep you out of the “cracked canopy club”.

Every pilot wants more power in their airplane, or may decide to try out a different engine for various reasons, and over the years a number of pilots have decided to conduct engine swaps to do just that. We’ll cover some considerations to keep in mind when replacing engines on an already-flying airplane.

AirVenture is over, and we're missing it already! The gang reviews some of our highlights from the show, and challenges encountered along the way.

AirVenture 2019 Days 1 and 2 were a blast! Here are a few samples of the things we did, people we talked to and events we enjoyed after the show.

AirVenture is here! Join us for some quick highlights from the weekend before the official start of the show.

AirVenture, the world's biggest airshow in Oshkosh, WI, is less than two months away, and it’s time to get busy finalizing plans for attending. We cover flying in, camping and lodging options, airshow events and more in our 2019 preview.

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, bought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we're joined by Minnesota farmers Paul and Corey Hamann as we investigate the nuts and bolts approach to putting together a strip-till rig from scratch.

The Onex is Sonex Aircraft’s single place sportster, being roughly 80% the size of a Sonex and offering more speed and even snappier handling. Onex’s are appearing in the completions gallery more and more, and for good reason! Our guest owns both a Sonex and a Onex and is particularly well suited to describe the similarities and differences the Onex shares with the rest of the fleet.

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) is a popular addition to experimental aircraft engines, and offers several attractive benefits including balanced mixture distribution, lower fuel burn, increased power and general smoothness of operation. We discuss the SDS EFI system with a successful Sonex builder and the company founder, and lay out what you'll need to add EFI to your AeroVee.

Now that winter has finally retreated and spring flying weather is here for most of us, it’s time for many new projects to make a first flight after being completed during the winter building season. We discuss the important considerations to prepare yourself, prepare the airplane and refine your first-flight plan.

The SonexFlight Podcast is coming up on its third anniversary, and it’s probably past time that we formally introduce ourselves. Your hosts talk about our own aviation backgrounds, share the stories that brought us together on the podcast, and look ahead to goals and objectives we each have in the coming months.

Most Sonex pilots are flying engines that utilize permanent magnet alternators, such as the AeroVee and Jabiru. These systems are simple and effective, but can benefit from a carefully constructed electrical system that incorporates active voltage protection. Our guest Bob Nuckolls helps us dig into overvoltage protection to explain some simple practices we can use in our planes.

Now that winter is fading and flying season is kicking off, it’s time for us to have a look at our planes and get them ready for the season. Smart pilots will pay particular attention to the health and care of their engines. We review the common maintenance items that a pilot will need to consider, and offer our insights to keeping things running smoothly.

Garmin’s new G3X avionics system is targeted to the Experimental and LSA market segment, and offers a lot of bang for the buck. We sit down with Garmin to dig into this system, explaining what you’ll need for your Sonex and how much it will cost to get state of the art capability.

The Rotax 912 is a common engine choice for LSA and sport aircraft, but until just recently has been absent from the Sonex fleet. With Sonex Aircraft now supporting that option, builders are increasingly flying behind Rotax power. We speak with one of the first Rotax-Sonex pilots about his engine installation, and offer some insight and advice to pilots wishing to choose that engine option.

Drilling the wing spars to the fuselage is a final step in completing major assembly of the airframe, and may cause builders grief if not done correctly. We explain how to rig the wings accurately and painlessly, and avoid the need to remake parts from a wing rigging operation gone wrong.

Part of the fun and enjoyment builders derive from their projects is sharing them with others. Sharing can mean many things, but more and more it includes documenting the project using videos, and then sharing them online. We talk with an ambitious new builder about his videos and the goals he has for sharing his build project with others.

Episode 068 - Just a quick update from Camp Scholler on the the grounds of EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2018 Day Zero - the Sunday prior to show start. Stay tuned for a TON of upcoming content about EAA Aireventure #osh18 . Thanks and I hope you enjoy the show! PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW IN ITUNES. Anyone leaving a review gets a shoutout and twitter plug! You can contact me directly on twitter @davidfill