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Capn Tripps
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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!


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Good to see you on here again!

My latest distraction was to build this site http://theinvestingforums.com/

Sign up its awesome
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The Dread Pilot Roberts
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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
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Capn Tripps
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That might be an idea.

Anyone want an A20 controller holder for a reasonable fee?
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How reasonable? I know a guy who runs a aviation forum with a store........
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David MacRay
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I finally flew a Citabria 7-ECA today. Does that count?
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Big Pistons Forever
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David MacRay wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:32 pm
 I finally flew a Citabria 7-ECA today. Does that count?
Outstanding ! :D
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Well done Dave!
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David MacRay
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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.
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Chuck Ellsworth
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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? :mrgreen:
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