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A Real Journalist, Bernard Fall
Builders: From my previous story, CNN and Wolf Blitzer: “Flammable Helium” , people might assume that I have no respect for journalists. This isn’t actually so, I have great respect for the craft, I...
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Phil Bolger, An influential and open mind
Builders, When I am asked who was the largest single influence on my work with Corvairs, the answer invariably surprises, because Philip C. Bolger was not an aviator, he was one of the worlds most...
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YOU MUST SET THE TIMING ON YOUR ENGINE
Builders, . Above is Gardiner Mason’s Pietenpol. The plane was nearly destroyed in the sun n fun tornado, but he rebuilt it. It flew for years and had a condition inspection every year. It was wrecked...
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The invisible sign at your airport
There is a big sign outside every airport which says: . “Warning: You have just left the regular world were score is not kept and it is always some one else’s or societies fault. Score is kept here by...
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Corvair College #35 -first look
Builders: Here is a first look at a few photos from last week and CC #35 at Barnwell, S.C. More to come as we get back in gear this week. . . Above, a mint 1966 Corvair Corsa that drove in from...
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Thinking of the people of France
Builders, It is the middle of a quiet peaceful night here, but my thoughts are drawn 4,500 miles away, to the people of France and the day they are waking up to live in. In the last 245 years, France...
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2,850cc Corvair Engine Run – Don Murphy
Builders, Below are a few photos from Don Murphy’s 2,850cc Corvair run done at our house today. The engine is a 110 HP model destined for Don’s Zenith 650. Don is a highly experienced aviator; he flew...
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Corvair College #35 Barnwell builders video
Builders: Rachel Weseman, aka: “Ms. Panther”, has put together an great video of builders who were making progress and running engines at Corvair College #35 at Barnwell South Carolina: ....
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Ignition part #3301-DFI, a new optional system.
Builders: We are now in the testing phase of a new ignition system, The “DFI”. The title stands for “Dual Fixed Ignition”. . . Above, the system installed on a running engine gathering data. This...
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Acceptable methods of payment for Corvair parts
Builders: A slightly humorous story about “Acceptable methods of payment” for Corvair parts we offer; At Corvair College #34 in Mexico Missouri, at Zenith aircraft, 601HDS-TD builder Larry Nelson paid...
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Group 3200, Wynne 5th Bearing
Builders, I occasionally get questions about my 5th bearing design, which is Group 3200 in our manual numbering system. I developed it about a decade ago, thinking it might serve in special...
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Photos from Corvair College #34 at Zenith A/C
Builders, Here are a few photos from Corvair College #34, which was at the Zenith Aircraft factory in Mexico MO, this last September. As cool weather sets in throughout most of the northern US, it is...
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Thought For the Day, Thanksgiving 2015
Builders, I wrote this on Thanksgiving last year. I bring it back as a timely reminder of what decent Americans share in their hearts. We are 347 days away from what threatens to be one of the ugliest...
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The Vindication of Persistence
Builders, November may be the best month in Florida. The leaves are still on the trees, the grass is green, and most days are spectacularly clear, while tee shirt weather stays for a few more weeks....
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Van’s Aircraft Lawsuit from another angle
Builders, By now, most homebuilders have heard that Van’s Aircraft, the largest company in homebuilding, is being sued for millions of dollars over what most people consider a baseless claim. While...
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Happiness available for $650 /pound.
Builders: Here is a gratuitous dog story with a moral. Grace grew up with dogs, but went through a long period of her adult life without one. One day she showed me a thumbnail sized photo of a tiny...
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Thinking of Mike Holey, an Aviator and a friend.
Builders, I would like to share a few notes with you about my friend Mike Holey. An extraordinary aviator, one of the best pilots I have ever met, and probably the finest aircraft mechanic I have ever...
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The future aviation professionals, circa 1992
Builders: Do you fly on airliners with confidence? Do you feel US defense aircraft are capable of protecting our national interests? Are you comfortable with the quality of experimental aviation...
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3,000cc Corvair (lower compression) engine
Builders, Below is a look at an engine I just finished a few days ago. It is my own personal Corvair engine. We have several customer engines going together in the shop now, but I assembled ours in...
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Weekend work, December 2015
Builders, In our week, the normal work runs through Saturday at noon, as this is when the local post office closes. We mail almost everything by USPS, as 20+ years of trying everyone in the shipping...
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