Blog Restart

I apologize for how long it's been since the last blog update. I've been incredibly busy at school, but I have been making videos and keeping up with numerous aviation related projects. There are way too many videos to talk about and post links for, but if you care to check out what has been uploaded since the Airventure 2010 review video you can go to my channel here.

However, my latest video will have it's own link. This is my first video with the GoPro Motorsports Hero HD. Unusual Attitudes

I've been busy flying the Pitts, Clipper and MiniMax recently. I've also got a few new models on the table and finished a couple more since the last update. Currently on the "bench" is a 1/48 Tamiya Fieseler Fi.156 Storch in the paint shop, and I just started my Kinetic 1/48 E-2C Hawkeye 2000 in the VAW-120 50th Anniversary scheme. I have also upgraded the display shelf to a display case! Fancy stuff! Now the dust collectors wont collect so much dust!

I'll be sure to keep everyone updated more often.

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Long Overdue!

Well, it's been another long hiatus since the last update...and this one is long overdue! Three weeks overdue!

Since we've returned from our 8th trip up to the annual gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for Airventure I have put together many videos from this year...and there are still a lot to come. Anyway, I figure my words probably don't do as much justice for this year's event as video. So, without further adieu, here are some of the highlights...in video...from this year; beginning with the traditional Airventure music video.

Music Video

Also check out the "Ten minutes of Airventure 2010", "Vietnam and Classic Jets" on my channel, and my videos from the flight with the "Trojan Horsemen Demonstration Team".

Thanks for looking!

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T-minus 4 days remaining until we start our ten day journey back to Airventure! My goal for this year is to one up my video from last year...and of course have a really horrible time!

Keep up with the goings on during Airventure here: http://twitter.com/slick_hutto

Also, be sure to look for updates when we return!

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Government Funded Vacation

Well, I've been gone a month, but I'm finally back from Navy Summer Camp...err. uhm. CORTRAMID.

Over the past month I've spent my time with each community of the United States Navy while they've tried to sell me their respective MOS's in order to get me to join...however, I'm still going Aviation. Nice try Subs, Surface and Marines. Anyway, on to some pics from the adventure!


As you may know, Airventure is just around the corner and I am having a very hard time standing still waiting the remaining 27 days! I'm eagerly preparing all the equipment (aircraft and camera) in order to make this another outstanding trip. Be sure to keep a look out when it's all over for this year's video. I plan on doing even better than last year!!

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A lot going on!

Well, school has ended, summing up a very successful freshmen year of college and the Corps of Cadets. No longer am I a "fish". Starting next semester I will be a "pisshead" bringing down the hammer on my new freshmen!

Now that summer is beginning there is A LOT in store!!! Not only have I finished the bottom wing ribs for the new Raven wings, the top wing rib kit is currently in production and should be shipped soon.

Also, starting on Thursday I begin a month long journey in Norfolk, Virginia for CORTRAMID East! "Summer Cruise" as it's commonly refereed to, is a four week rotating experience where I will spend a week on subs, surface ships, the Marines and a squadron. It should be a BLAST!!

As far as dust collectors are concerned, I am in the process of painting my 1/48 Hasegawa Harrier. It shouldn't be long before this VMA-513 color bird is finished.

After summer cruise the arrival of Keagan should be next! As my first nephew, I'm really excited to see the new addition to the family.

...and finally to sum up this summer's adventures...AIRVENTURE 2010!! This year should prove to be another exciting 10 days of aviation and a chance to try to "one up" my previous Airventure Music Video.

Keep a look out for updates on all of this and more!

One more thing...SMOKE '14!!

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SPRING BREAK UPDATE!

Well, it's been another long hiatus since my last update, but it's spring break so I thought I'd post some progress on the myriad of projects we have going right now.

-The Raven wing project is still in full swing...well, moving at a reasonable pace considering I only get to work on the wings when I come home from A&M on the weekends. Anyway, so far I was able to complete six ribs this spring break; bringing the total to thirteen!
-I also decided to start another model to complement the recently completed CH-53E. It's the 1/48 Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier II Plus from VMA-513 Nightmares. The build progress can be found here.

-This spring break was also productive as far as practicing aerobatics. I was able to get a couple runs through the 2010 Intermediate sequence as well as do some film work and airshow routines.


-Some other projects...the Hog Bipe is in a steady state of very close to finished, but not quite, the Clipper has glue drying after repairing a broken stringer, a new engine is being machined, more videos are being planned, etc...

Until next time! And remember...only 127 days to get ready for Oshkosh!

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Beginning and End

Well, the past couple of days have been pretty exciting! After seven months of work I have finally completed my 1/48 scale CH-53E from HMT-302. The model has received a lot of attention and In my opinion it is my best model to date.


The in progress thread on ARC is located here.
Pictures of the completed model are located here.

Another major milestone tonight was the running of my father's Hit and Miss engine. It was exciting to see the engine turn from a box of metal on the front porch into a working machine!

A video of one of the first engine runs here.

Now, for the beginning! We've started work on my new Raven wings! So far we've made the boards for the lower wing rib jigs and we will soon be assembling the lower ribs!


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