Bushcat Build Log

  • Cowling assembly

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 17/01/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 105
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: Fitted Dzus fasteners to lower and upper cowl sections and did a trial fit on the fuselage.  More...

  • Oil tank and rectifier installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 16/01/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 104
    Hours: 4 hrs
    Task: Completed installation of rectifier and starter solenoid.Used a more heavy duty rivnut tool to instal the rivnuts.  More...

  • Oil tank and rectifier installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 03/01/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 104
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Finish tightening oil tank fitting and attach template for fitting rectifier.Tried to install rivnuts however, the steel rivnuts were too hard to install with the rivnut tool that I had.  More...

  • Wingtip Strobe Mount

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 31/12/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Research
    Section: 73
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Checked fitting of prototype 3D printed wingtip strobe mount.

    It does not fit very well so I attempted to scan the wing tip without success.

    The reflections wrecked the 3D model.I will try scanning …  More...