Special Tools to build Sparrow Hawk

[Gyrobound]

Jim, or anyone who is building one, could you tell me if there are any special tools I would need to get if I were to purchase one of your kits? How long does it take to get shipped once the order is placed? I remember seeing a post on a backlog and was wondering if that was taken care of?
Thanks Jim, it's been very interesting seeing the posts on your machine. I hope all goes well for you in this endever. My goal is to get my training and after flying for a while get my CFI so I can also train. There seems to be a lack of trainers in my area. Closest is in NY and I'm from NH.

Scott

[r.coplen]

Hi Scott,

I am building a SparrowHawk. Jim may have some additional thoughts but here is what I found that I needed so far. I bought a small drill press for about $260. You have some holes up to 3.75 inches. A small drill press makes the job easy. It's possible to drill the holes with a hand drill but I don't think I would want to try it. I had an old air-compressor and added a reserve tank for $40. I bought a rivit puller and a drill from Aircraft Spruce to use with the compressor. You will need a solid rivit tool and a good torque wrench also. You gotta to have a good set of levels and a large square. I think the rest of the tools are more common. Devon Hanson at 1-801-973-0177 has tried to put together a complete list. He would be happy to email you that list.

I am just finishing the prep on the tail assembly and the cabin and will start painting next Monday. After painting I will have the engine to mount and the electical to finish up. And then test flights begin. If you would like me to post pix's let me know.

Randy

[ventana7]

Randy,

I hope your new Sparrowhawk comes out as nice as your modified RAF. I was flying your machine (26AV) at AAI last week before Moose arrived and really enjoyed it (except the stiff rudders).

This week I have been in N9741- I flew 2 hours of day XC today and a 2 hour night flight tonight and hope to take my flight test with Jim this week.

Rob Dubin

[Aussie_Paul]

He Rob, that's great.

Aussie Paul.

[Gyrobound]

Randy, I'd love to see some pictures of your Sparrow Hawk as you build it. It would give me something to go on as I prepare to build as well. It'll be a few months before I am financially ready to order the kit but wanted to get a feel for what else I might need to put together this kit. Thanks for all your input. You can either post the pictures to this site or email them to me direct at scott.f.dutra@hp.com
Thanks

Scott