Bushcat Build Log

  • Instrument Panel - Main starter and power supply plug

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 21/06/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Instrument Panel
    Section: 113
    Hours: 2.5 hrs
    Task: Wired up Anderson PP45 plug with 10 AWG wire and crimped ring terminals.These wires will be attached to the master and mag switches on the instrument panel.  More...

  • Instrument Panel

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 20/06/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Instrument Panel
    Section: 113
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: Drill holes for switches and switch guards. Trial fit.Drill holes for anti-rotation tabs using my 3D printed jig.Deburr all holes.  More...

  • Instrument Panel

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 14/06/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Instrument Panel
    Section: 113
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Cut two more 3 1/8 holes for instruments in the instrument panel.Ratchet handle made the job easier.Also removed the cardboard insert so that the cutoff aluminium disk from the hole could be pushed …  More...

  • Engine wiring

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 13/06/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Avionics
    Section: 112
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Finished wiring for magnetos. Fitted Soft Start modules. Applied Loctite on screws holding the Soft Start modules.  More...