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A Quick Update
During the filming of some podcast episodes, we decided to do a "one and done" quick update. More to come soon
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2nd frame set!
We've finished the production of a forward monocoque frame set for the Jet Age Museum in the UK, can't wait to see it go together with their cockpit!
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Q and A with Ian...Eh, the Mighty Napier Sabre
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Three Rs and an N
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Typhoon Legacy Q and A with Ian eh- Typhoon Materials
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Q & A Laser Cutting
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Bead Roller
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Mystery Engine
Several months ago I purchased an aircraft engine from an auction, while it isn't anything Typhoon related, I am hoping we can find a new owner who needs it.
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Completely Uncut Merlin Milestone!
We have seen a few delays due to record heat here in B.C., but while I prepare the next video for you all, I want to share a milestone Rob has made with the Merlin III. This video footage is completely unedited, it will likely appear in a future episode.
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Dutch Airwar Study Group
My friend Arjan Wemmers will be making a presentation to the Dutch Airwar Study Group in November, and he has asked for a project introduction video clip to include with his work. This is what I put together
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Candid camera
With the repair complete on our Merlin, and the systems back together, it is time to begin the pre-run testing. This short clips show our first run through of tests right through to spark. This was a lot of work on the batteries and starter, so we put her back in the barn and will be looking to a...
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First Music!
While we've still got a few bugs to work out, we had to share the first functional test run. It shouldn't be long now!
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Testing Progress 13 Dec 2022
Slow success as we move forwards with the testing process, lots of small adjustments. After these runs we brought her back inside and are dropping the fuel bowl; she is running rich and we suspect a float issue.
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2023 First Run
The Merlin was very rich at the end of 2022 so we pulled the carb apart and check free movement of the float, and we also installed a fuel pressure regulator to help control flow, this video is our first run after the work done over the Christmas holiday, as well as the first run of 2023.
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Approval Run Video
This is the video that was put together of the final run for the new owner; upon his blessing, the deal was finalized.