Bushcat Build Log

  • Main Engine Mounting and Front Cabin Strut Assembly

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 26/04/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 4.2
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: After getting some tips from the Bushcat Facebook group, I put the top mounting bolt in first and was able to insert the lower bolt using a lot of force. This finally completed this assembly.  More...

  • Main Engine Mounting and Front Cabin Strut Assembly

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 25/04/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 4.2
    Hours: 1.5 hrs
    Task: Assembled parts and had problems with the bolts in the engine mount.

    The bolt holes in the tubing did not match the engine mount holes. There was a difference of around 0.5 -0.75 mm.I stopped …  More...

  • Main Fuselage Section Assembly

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 25/04/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 2.2
    Hours: 3.5 hrs
    Task: Assemble fuselage frame.

    Bracket tolerances varied between left and right sides.The gaps for the tubing on one side was 38mm and on the other side 40mm.The tubing had a diamter of 41mm.I had to open …  More...