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New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:47 pm
by Capn Tripps
As I mentioned elsewhere, I’m still employed in the aviation industry full time, but because of Covid and schedule and being single I’ve found myself with a lot more time on my hands lately.
One of the things I started playing with is a 3D printer and working out ways to incorporate it into my sideline drone business.
As far as 3D printing, it turns out there’s a ton of useful things people have already designed to make their lives better, both in and out of the cockpit. I’ve been experimenting with different materials like PETG, TPU and nylon as well as PLA on Creality CR-6 SE. Wondering if anyone else has been doing anything interesting, either with 3D printing or whatever.
Cheers!
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:46 pm
by Scudrunner
Good to see you on here again!
My latest distraction was to build this site
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Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:59 pm
by The Dread Pilot Roberts
Buddy of mine 3D printed some headset holders for his Bose A20. They cradle the controller thing.
I’ve seen some posts on forums guys 3D printing broken trim switches and buttons for older planes that they can’t find or are ridiculous priced. Not sure the legality of such on a certified but I highly doubt a plastic button is going to be noticed
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:46 pm
by Capn Tripps
That might be an idea.
Anyone want an A20 controller holder for a reasonable fee?
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:23 pm
by Scudrunner
How reasonable? I know a guy who runs a aviation forum with a store........
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:32 pm
by David MacRay
I finally flew a Citabria 7-ECA today. Does that count?
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:59 pm
by Big Pistons Forever
David MacRay wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:32 pm
I finally flew a Citabria 7-ECA today. Does that count?
Outstanding !
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:12 pm
by Nark
Well done Dave!
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:39 pm
by David MacRay
It was fun, I would like more power. I don't think I would buy one, but I plan to fly it more.
The instructor never flew with me before and it was about 26 knots of wind. He did a three point landing, then suddenly it gusted and we were off the ground. He said, "Whoa, we're flying again." It was pretty funny. We had some laughs about that during de-brief. It does not even have flaps.
Re: New hobbies, skills and pastimes.
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:44 am
by Chuck Ellsworth
The instructor never flew with me before and it was about 26 knots of wind. He did a three point landing, then suddenly it gusted and we were off the ground. He said, "Whoa, we're flying again."
What did that teach you?
