Bushcat Build Log

  • DEBURR HOLES ON RUDDER

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 15/03/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Empennage
    Section: 89.2
    Hours: 1.5 hrs
    Task: Remove brackets and nylon cord, deburr 3mm holes drilled in lower rudder frame.

    Retension sail and refit brackets. Apply Torque Seal to all nuts.  More...

  • HORIZONTAL STABILISER SAIL INSTALLATION

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 15/03/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Empennage
    Section: 82,84
    Hours: 2.5 hrs
    Task: Built Jig to hold items to be covered with the sails.Install hinge eye bolt and sail on RH horizontal stabiliser.  More...

  • Horizontal Stabiliser Sail Installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 09/03/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Empennage
    Section: 82, 84
    Hours: 4 hrs
    Task: Install eye bolt for hinge.Install sail and tension on LH stabiliser.  More...

  • Rudder Sail Installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 08/03/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Empennage
    Section: 89.1, 89.2
    Hours: 8 hrs
    Task: Fit rudder sail.

    I had problems with the tensioning of the sail. At the top of the rudder the sail has some small wrinkles.

    Attached the rudder attachment brackets and cable attachment brackets.  More...