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Pork Choppers! Helicopter Hog Hunting - Subscribe to Aeroverse
With the wild hog problem, State of Texas allows for helicopter hog hunting. Chelsea visits with Emmitt Webb, a helicopter pilot who runs a hunting outfit named Pork Choppers out of Abilene, Texas.
Pork Choppers! Helicopter Hog Hunting
What's new for the Van's RV-12? - Subscribe to AOPA: Your Freedom to Fly
AOPA takes a first look at new features coming to the 2026 Van's Aircraft RV-12.
What's new for the Van's RV-12?
Constant Speed Prop Explained in Plain English (Start Here!) - Subscribe to Airplane Academy
Most people go straight to the prop governor when trying to learn the constant speed prop and honestly I think that can just confuse you before you understand the broader picture. In this video I explain the why behind constant speed props and how you practically use them. Later, if you want to deep dive the schematic of a prop governor, you'll have context and it can actually stick :)
Constant Speed Prop Explained in Plain English (Start Here!)
This RV-10 is a DREAM Come True! - Subscribe to Evoke Aviation
When the Stringfellows came to us looking for a design for the RV-10, we knew we had to pull out all the stops to truly turn it into the memory maker that they wanted it to be! Listen to the story as the Evoke team takes you through the process bringing this gorgeous plane to life!
This RV-10 is a DREAM Come True!

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EAA Chapter 323 - Frank Connery's RV-14A from Van's Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
EAA Chapter 323 went out to North Texas Regional Airport in Denison, TX to see Frank Connery's brand new RV-14A from Van's Aircraft. Frank has done a wonderful job building this unique aircraft. I know he will enjoy it immensely
EAA Chapter 323 - Frank Connery's RV-14A from Van's Aircraft
Airplanes & Coffee - See Van's RV Aircraft! - Sulphur Springs, TX - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Airplanes and Coffee, a great combination and a great event! Lot's of airplanes and happy people. Well worth attending. There a huge number of aircraft in attendance. This video concentrates on the Van's RV Aircraft that were there. Visit Airplanes and Coffee: https://www.airplanesandcoffee.com/
Airplanes & Coffee - See Van's RV Aircraft! - Sulphur Springs, TX
BladeSox - Protection for Aircraft Propellers! - VansAircraftBuilders.com
Propellers are Expensive! Protect that Investment. A 3 mm thick tailored custom cover will help prevent damage during maintenance or “hangar rash”. BladeSox do more than just keep birds from messing on your prop.
BladeSox - Protection for Aircraft Propellers!
AutoPRSU Auto Engine Adapters for Experimental Aircraft - VansAircraftBuilders.com
We visited EAA Chapter 1246's Monthly Coffee and Donuts get-together, where Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU gave a great presentation, talking about his company's products where they convert auto engines for aircraft use. Check out their website: https://www.AutoPSRUS.com
AutoPRSU Auto Engine Adapters for Experimental Aircraft
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