Bushcat Build Log

  • 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...

  • Wing Sail Installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 30/12/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Wing
    Section: 66
    Hours: 4 hrs
    Task: Complete conduit installation.This did require slackening the sail cord to allow cable ties to be inserted around the leading edge tube inside the wing.

    The sail cord then had to be retensioned.  More...