Bushcat Build Log

  • Main Fairing Preparation Part 1

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 19/07/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 22.2
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: I had the fairing painted by Colourfuel at Kirrawee. The fairing required a lot of sanding and filling as there were many pin holes.The paint job looks fantastic. Sam did an outstanding job.I …  More...

  • Attach Carburettor Heat Jackets

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 28/06/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 102
    Hours: 1.25 hrs
    Task: Installed heat jackets on the carburettors with a hydraulic press.We had trouble with the first one, it was not quite straight and had to be removed then reinstalled.Many thanks to Dale Bentley for …  More...

  • Install Dorsal Fin

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 08/06/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 19
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: Rotated dorsal fin bracket and cut holes in sail. Attached spacer sleeve. Installed leading bolt then drilled holes in vertical stabiliser for dorsal fin. Completed dorsal fin installation by …  More...

  • Complete Fuselage Sail Tightening

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 07/06/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 19
    Hours: 2.5 hrs
    Task: Apply dacron patch on fuselage sail under gascolator. Cut hole for gascolator. Complete tightening of sail and glue all knots.Secured velcro patch with cable ties to the sail.  More...