We’ve decided to create an augmented exhaust system for our plane (see Buffalo Forge paper on augmenters, also under “Downloads”). I foresee a couple of benefits from this. First, we don’t have the ‘rooster-tail’ that the factory exhaust creates by dumping out directly down from the cowling near the firewall. This creates a major disturbance to […]
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You’ve got to have a data plate installed to be legal to fly. Our first data plate came form Aircraft Spruce, though later we’d look to get a specialized plate. For formatting only Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisci elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim […]
Read MoreThe homestretch is here. Installed the rear seat belts, compass installed, data plate installed, parking brake handle completed, cowling center flange, and cowling augmentation finishing work.
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Check out our wings section for information on trailing edge wing fences for improved low speed handling. For formatting only Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisci elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea […]
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The ailerons have been balanced with the bottom of the ailerons level, with stick-on tire weights (acquired from Smythe automotive) which were then glassed over. Then we built trailing edge fences that are loosely based on Klaus Savier’s. A piece a 2-ply TRIAX cut into a triangle is fitted outside of the aileron Location and Sizes […]
Read MoreWell, we’ve been back at it for a few weeks now, trying to tie up all of the loose ends, do the W&B, and complete a condition inspection. The W&B went fine, and we’re working on priming everything that’s still bare, checking all bolts and screws for proper tightening, lacing abrasion protection around the wiring, installing the parking brake, splitting […]
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