Dioferr Diora KX-165 ICEPICK
MAY 2011 The single-seat version of the Dioferr Diora, the Kx-165 ‘Icepick’, was unveiled to the public at ‘Aero09’ in Friedrichshafen, Germany during April 2009….
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Historical Mini Copters
SEPTEMBER 1956 1. NAGLER HELIGLIDER A 1-man strap-on helicopter-autogyro proposal. Weight about 65 lbs; craft would lift man up rapidly at 2,700 ft/min rate, and…
Safari 600: A well-proven helicopter to build yourself
COURTESY: KiwiFlyer Magazine Magazine of the New Zealand Aviation Community SOURCE: Issue 50 – 2017 #1 SUBSCRIBE: http://www.kiwiflyer.co.nz/ CREDITS: Michael Norton – Editor | Publisher…
Guimbal Cabri G2 – Flight Test
COURTESY: KiwiFlyer Magazine Magazine of the New Zealand Aviation Community SOURCE: Issue 20 – January / February 2012 SUBSCRIBE: http://www.kiwiflyer.co.nz/ CREDITS: Michael Norton – Editor…
How Safe A Pilot Are You, Really???
I often wonder how safe the pilots are that I meet. And I hear so many stories that just send chills up my spine or…
Rotax Powered Eaglet Staggered Twin Seat Coaxial Helicopter
ARTICLE DATE: 2011 – The Rotor Flying Club, or OKB, was formed in 1984, utilizing space within the Kum APP helicopter plant at Kumertau. The…
Blade Flutter and the Various Air Foils
I know that most of you have seen flutter happening. A great example is the tie-down straps on your trailer. They look good until you’re…
Dillon Industries MK IV Welding Torch
This revolutionary new tool can weld aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron. EDITOR’S NOTE: “As part of our welding series, we thought it appropriate to…
How To Weld An Airframe
If you’ve read the previous welding articles, you’ll either still be standing in the shop with lit torch in your hand, or you’ll be sitting…