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TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Installing the electric motor in the nose of the glider.</p><p>The motor is not large, but can deliver 23Kw max power briefly during takeoff and initial climb.</p><p>It is mounted to a bulkhead with viscoelastic pucks that help absorb some vibration.</p><p>The final photo shows the motor in place, but the propellor blades and spinner have not yet been installed. It also shows a cowl flap for motor cooling...which is an unusual feature on a glider.</p><p><a href="https://front-electric-sustainer.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">front-electric-sustainer.com/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Oshkosh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Oshkosh</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/EAA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EAA</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Glider antennae for the FLARM collision alert system ... where to put them?</p><p>I have three antennae to worry about: GPS, ADS-B, and FLARM A. (FLARM B is an external antenna on the bottom of the fuselage.)</p><p>They can't be too close to each other. The blue strip of aluminum taped to the nose shows the notional canopy inner surface, so there is not much height available. Fortunately, the instrument bay top cover is fiberglass is radio transparent. If I have to drill a hole to set the tallest antenna a bit lower, that's not all that terrible.</p><p>Note, for proper antenna polarization the dipoles must be vertical.</p><p>Considering all the other antennae I have (transponder and its GPS, radio, infotainment system, SSMIS download and HAM relay), I'm starting to feel like this airplane:<br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_RC-135" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_R</span><span class="invisible">C-135</span></a></p><p>At least I don't need a long wire HF antenna. Or do I?</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/FLARM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FLARM</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Antenna" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Antenna</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Radio</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/GPS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GPS</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Electronics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Avionics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Avionics</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Vibe coding - has that mindset moved into the world of homebuilt aircraft? What has been the impact?</p><p>My approach to building a glider has been 'build a little, test a little.' That doesn't mix well with the vibe coding approach.</p><p>"Experimental amateur-built aircraft, often called "homebuilts" because they are typically built in people's garages and basements, are the fastest growing segment of new aircraft in the United States."</p><p><a href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>"What amuses me is the chatter around such illustrations. You’ll see comments to the effect of “normal airplanes are boring. Engine in the front, tail at the back, people in the middle. Blah!”</p><p>Well, friends, because that’s what works. It’s fair to say general aviation moves on settled science. We know what works efficiently and safely when the human is the only thing in the control loop"</p><p><a href="https://www.kitplanes.com/ai-amuses-but-it-cant-replace-aviation-experts/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">kitplanes.com/ai-amuses-but-it</span><span class="invisible">-cant-replace-aviation-experts/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/VibeCoding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VibeCoding</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/EAA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EAA</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Chatgpt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Chatgpt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/LLM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LLM</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>The glider's transponder (TRIG TT22) has been successfully tested in the garage. Woo hoo!</p><p>After configuring the device, I put it through some initial tests.</p><p>Even in the garage the GPS antenna can get a position fix.</p><p>Applying higher or lower pressure to the static port on the transponder shows a corresponding change on the displayed altitude.</p><p>Applying pitot tube air pressure to the squat switch changes the transponder mode from ground to airborne, which is what we want.</p><p>Note: I can't test the radio/antenna/transmission capabilities in the garage. And anyway, I need to get the transponder checked at an avionics shop...they have specialty test equipment.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Avionics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Avionics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Electronics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Radio</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/GPS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GPS</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Transponder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transponder</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ADSB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ADSB</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>The glider's flight computer is successfully working in the garage! Woo hoo!</p><p>1st photo - XCsoar software has been loaded, showing a map and terrain data for New Mexico. (Airspace boundaries I'll add tomorrow.) No GPS data at the moment.</p><p>2nd photo - FLARM powered up, green status light...so it's got a GPS fix. Now to configure the glide computer to receive the FLARM data...GPS position as well as info on nearby aircraft. This is a debugging screen that shows I'm getting a meaningful data stream.</p><p>3rd photo - now the map is properly located because we have a GPS fix.</p><p>4th photo - Even with antennae casually draped over the fuselage, I'm getting ADS-B data of airliners miles away!</p><p>I also tested the three pneumatic inputs to the glide computer: pitot, static, total energy. They all cause the glide computer to respond in the correct manner.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Avionics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Avionics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Electronics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Radio</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/GPS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GPS</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/FLARM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FLARM</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ADSB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ADSB</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Map" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Map</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Aircraft and glider transponder codes - FAA gotcha.</p><p>I have not yet received my glider registration from the FAA (any day now, lol!), but they have assigned a transponder code for the N-number I have reserved. (see first screenshot)</p><p>To configure my avionics, I need to load this transponder code into the device.</p><p>FLARM wants it as a 24-bit hexadecimal value. (Each hexadecimal value is 4 bits in binary...so it's going to be a six-character code...but my code is not six characters.)</p><p>Hmmmm, that number the FAA gave me just doesn't seem correct.</p><p>I then called up a known, long-registered aircraft to compare their transponder code. (2nd screenshot)</p><p>Surprise! The transponder code I was given was in octal, but not labeled as such. OK, convert to hexadecimal and now everything makes sense.</p><p>Onward!</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Avionics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Avionics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Electronics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Transponder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transponder</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Octal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Octal</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Hexadecimal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hexadecimal</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Gotcha" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gotcha</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/FAA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FAA</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Successful first power-up of the glider's FLARM module. (Boring video)</p><p>Current draw is nominal. The status light shows the unit going through self-test (steady amber), then blinking red/green to write to the USB drive on the instrument panel.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VkrUG3OrPc" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=0VkrUG3OrP</span><span class="invisible">c</span></a></p><p>More boring stuff after lunch: upload configuration file (aircraft ID, etc.) and latest firmware.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Avionics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Avionics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Electronics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Radio</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/GPS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GPS</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/FLARM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FLARM</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/USB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USB</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Glider landing gear doors, unlike those in many powered planes...do not have a separate open/close mechanism.</p><p>Instead, they are pushed open by the extending landing gear, and are held closed by springs.</p><p>But landing gear often has bumps and projections that will catch on gear doors, especially when closing.</p><p>I had to install some rub blocks/strips on the landing gear, and add, and then shape, low density filler on the edges of the gear doors. A bunch of time was spent underneath the gear, looking for all these catch points and then devising a solution.</p><p>Note that the tow hook release mechanism is attached to the landing gear. When gear is extended...the tow hook is available for use. Retracted gear hides the tow hook inside the fuselage. This means I can't retract the landing gear during tow...even during a long cross-country tow.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/LandingGear" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LandingGear</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Spring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Spring</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Glider flight controls.</p><p>This video shows operation of the spoiler control lever, which is also the wheel brake control. Note that there are two push-pull tubes connected to the lever.</p><p>For most of the lever travel, the wheel brake is not engaged. Note that this push-pull tube has a telescoping sliding coupling that is set up so that the master cylinder is not compressed until almost the very end of the lever travel. Also note that I pause briefly at the point where the wheel break master cylinder first gets compressed. </p><p>The second portion of the video shows the control levers, aft of the landing gear box, that will ultimately be connected with bellcranks that are attached to the wing roots.</p><p>This is a simpler system than the flaperons.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Brakes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Brakes</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Spoilers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Spoilers</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Glider flight controls. How does the control stick make the ailerons work? (And what about those flaperons?)</p><p>The video is in three sections. (Sorry about the abrupt jump cut edits.) First section shows the control stick moved side-to-side to move the ailerons. That motion is carried by various push-pull tubes and bellcranks...aft of the landing gear. In the second section of the video we see the lever for one wing goes up while the other goes down.</p><p>But I have flaperons, not ailerons. The third section shows the result of moving the flap lever...the same wing control levers now move up together, or down together.</p><p>The mechanical mixer allows two different control inputs (control stick sideways motion, and flap lever) to be combined into one final motion.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaperon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaperon</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellcrank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellcran</span><span class="invisible">k</span></a></p><p>This completes what was started here:<br><a href="https://universeodon.com/@KrajciTom/114846515361228698" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">universeodon.com/@KrajciTom/11</span><span class="invisible">4846515361228698</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Control" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Control</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Flaps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Flaps</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Flaperon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Flaperon</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>The single seat glider I am building is a far cry from a Boeing 787, but there are still some commonalities. I have switches of various types that control different aspects of the glider's operation.</p><p>This video shows three switches on my instrument panel. The master switch is entirely unguarded, and a casual bump or incorrect movement can flip the switch. The next two switches have different types of guards. The second switch requires you to pull back on the switch to get over a mechanical bar that prevents accidental flipping. The third switch is entirely covered with a bright red guard that must be first lifted before you can access the switch. Now that I think of it, I may want to add some sort of guard to the (first) master switch because it turns on and off all electrical systems.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AviationSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AviationSafety</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Accident" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Accident</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AirIndia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AirIndia</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Boeing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Boeing</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Report" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Report</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Suicide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Suicide</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Successful test of the glider radio.</p><p>It receives, transmits, and I adjusted microphone sensitivity to better match the mic.</p><p>While I was at it, I also measure current draw in standby, receive/audio, and transmit modes. (I need to know my energy budget so that I can choose the correct size battery...especially for long flights.)</p><p>Moving around the yard with a handheld radio and using the cell phone to audio record its output...I can't do a proper range test. That will have to wait until I get the glider assembled at the airport and someone can drive to the edges of the airport.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Avionics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Avionics</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Radio</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Test" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Test</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Dynamic soaring - a way for birds, such as the albatross, to fly long times and distances without flapping their wings...and a way for RC gliders to go very, very fast.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_soaring" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_</span><span class="invisible">soaring</span></a></p><p>A new design will attempt new speed records in the coming months. Perhaps go supersonic? </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC1jrMMVxd4" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=iC1jrMMVxd</span><span class="invisible">4</span></a></p><p>Joe Manor has been doing this for years. Here's a flight from 2013 with a more traditional glider design:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4OGUYlx_28" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=T4OGUYlx_2</span><span class="invisible">8</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DynamicSoaring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DynamicSoaring</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/SuperSonic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SuperSonic</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aerodynamics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aerodynamics</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>The glider's landing gear brake has been successfully bled of air bubbles. Brake lever action feels firm and stiff, not spongy. No leaks noted anywhere. I feel good about initial tests of the brake when the glider is next assembled.</p><p>1st photo - overall configuration. The bleed tube is on the left side and leads to a jar in which to collect excess brake fluid. The actual brake line is on the right, and quite thin. The orange color is outer tubing that serves as a scuff/wear protector.</p><p>2nd photo - fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid, and keep filling it as you bleed out the air.</p><p>3rd photo - transparent/translucent tubing lets you see what is happening with the brake fluid.</p><p>4th photo - one of many bubbles that escaped as I filled the system with fluid.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Brakes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Brakes</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Wheels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wheels</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/LandingGear" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LandingGear</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Bleed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bleed</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Bubble" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bubble</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>I rolled the glider fuselage on its side so that I could easily blow/suck out all the dust and debris from various compartments. High pressure air gets the debris in motion and the shop vac hose sucks up the mess.</p><p>(When was the last time you saw this done to a Cessna or Piper?)</p><p>Remember the last time you went to zero G or even negative G in a small plane? All the debris on the floor was suddenly floating around in the cockpit. I want to keep that to a minimum. And I'm on patrol with a flashlight, magnet on a stick, grabber on a stick...looking for errant nuts, washers, etc. I don't want that stuff to surprise me later by interfering in the motion of flight controls.</p><p>After I get the fuselage right-side-up, I'll add fluid to the wheel brake and bleed out the air bubbles.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Can I measure how fast the oleo strut on my glider loses pressure?</p><p>Science! Empirical data! Quantitative data!</p><p>Now that the strut is pressurized, the retaining cable is under tension.</p><p>If I pluck the cable, it has a fundamental frequency. OK, download a free piano tuner app to measure the frequency. Make a spreadsheet so that I can record the data...daily measurements over a week or two.</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Science</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Data" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Data</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>How fast does brake fluid dissolve certain tubing?</p><p>I have read that DOT 3 brake fluid will dissolve vinyl tubing, so I won't use it in my brake system.</p><p>But how fast does vinyl tubing dissolve in DOT 3? A couple days ago I put a piece of vinyl tubing in brake fluid. I also put a piece of Tygon tubing in fluid...as a control/comparison.</p><p>So far the vinyl has not turned into a pile of goo. Perhaps it's gotten a bit softer, but only a bit.</p><p>I'll run this experiment a bit longer, but not as long as the famous Pitch Drop Experiment:<br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_drop_experiment" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_dr</span><span class="invisible">op_experiment</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Brakes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Brakes</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/BrakeFluid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BrakeFluid</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Dissolve" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dissolve</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Vinyl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Vinyl</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Tygon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tygon</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Nylon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nylon</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Science</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Experiment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Experiment</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Control" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Control</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>As I perform final assembly of various glider parts (landing gear, flight controls, etc.) I am replacing many temporary/keeper parts, such as nuts, and some bolts. (see photo)</p><p>The many silver-colored nuts (zinc plated) are ordinary hardware store parts. They are not locknuts.</p><p>The few gold colored nuts (cadmium plated?) have a small rounded top where a nylon insert has been added. These are nylon lock nuts...nylocks. Those are the parts I want for most final assembly tasks. (Landing gear locknuts will use cotter pins or safety wire. They withstand greater shock loads and nylocks are insufficient.)</p><p>Note that some of the bolts in the photo are threaded along the entire length. Those are not suitable for connecting parts that are subject to shear loads. Instead, you want a bolt with a smooth shank. I am checking every bolt to make sure I have the correct shank length.)</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ElectricAircraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ElectricAircraft</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Procedures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Procedures</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Nuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nuts</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Bolts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bolts</span></a></p>
TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Ultralight glider ... with a jet engine?! </p><p>Homebuilt in Greece.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQio8kpH6zQ" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=NQio8kpH6z</span><span class="invisible">Q</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouUnPcKKdp0" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=ouUnPcKKdp</span><span class="invisible">0</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.weglide.org/flight/613353" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">weglide.org/flight/613353</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Neutrino-Ultralight-Glider/61555164861463/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">facebook.com/people/Neutrino-U</span><span class="invisible">ltralight-Glider/61555164861463/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/AvGeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AvGeek</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Homebuilt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Homebuilt</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Glider" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Glider</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Ultralight" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ultralight</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Turbine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Turbine</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Jet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Jet</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Greece" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Greece</span></a></p>
Rachel Brindle<p>Crater lake from 10,000 feet!</p><p>I bought a plane. An RV-9A. I'm really excited to have this. Flew it home today with the seller/former owner. Did a few touch and goes at KEUG before he disembarked for his return flight. Then I soloed to my home airport. Very long day today. I'm so tired right now.</p><p>I'm really looking forward to all of the flying I'll get to do this summer. But first, I need to do a bunch of pattern work.</p><p>I'm still working on my Cozy, don't worry. No plans to stop working on that.</p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/avgeek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>avgeek</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/aviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>aviation</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/ExperimentalAviation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ExperimentalAviation</span></a></p>