Bushcat Build Log

  • Spring Gear Support Structure

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 27/07/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 27
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Installed support structure. Some of the holes in the fairing had to be redrilled to allow the bolts to line up properly.Also some holes in the brackets had to be reamed as the bolts did not properly …  More...

  • Main Fairing Installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 26/07/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy & Thomas Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 25,26
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: Tom and I installed the main fairing. This job needs 2 people to get the job done. Initially we had a bit of trouble getting the fairing on, but with a bit of pressure flexing the moulding we were …  More...

  • Main Fairing Preparation Part 2

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 20/07/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 23.1
    Hours: 2.5 hrs
    Task: Installed rubber grommets. This was quite a fiddly job. I did have to enlarge some of the holes using a drill and reamer to get the grommets to fit.  More...

  • 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...