SparroHawk Build and Testing III

So Randy, what happened to your gyro? No new pictures since Jul 7th. Trying to keep us all in the dark?
Scott
 
Scott,

I am just about done. I will post more pictures in the next few days. Can't believe that there Russian Alex beat me. I have been really tied up with the flight school and trying to get time to get everything done that needs to be done when you are starting a new business. The wiring is more than I can do so I have had to ask for help from Gordon to make sure all the avionics work right. I am scheduled Friday for the DAR inspection. I hope I don't have to move it till Monday. David Overman (our local CFI)Under the supervision of our cheif pilot Scott Tennisand who is a gyroplane test pilot member of the Association of Test Pilots, will do the test program.
 
Sounds like you are almost there. I've run into a little snag on the front end. I've been trying to get my home refinanced to get the cash to buy my SH and that looks like it will happen this week but a couple weeks ago I tore the tendon off in my right arm trying to lift a water heater so surgery has now postponed my buy for at least a month. Doc says 6 months before I'm back to 100%.

Looking forward to the new pictures though and what the finished product looks like.

Scott
 
Scott,

Your going to love the SparrowHawk. I was talking to Terry Eiland yesterday and he said it is just a great flying machine. He has flown RAF's, Modified RAF's and the SparrowHawk and he is very pleased with all the flight characteristics. I will be reporting the same I believe soon.
 
Yes, I know Terry, I got my first flight in his modified RAF just before he had finnished his SH. That flight sealed the deal for me. I've been emailing him on and off for the past year since we flew this past spring. He is full of information and I will most likely go down there next spring and train with him. I can hardly wait.
Scott
 
Final Wiring on Pod

Final Wiring on Pod

I finally have to post more pictures. Final pod wiring.
 

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Wiring

Wiring

Overhead wiring for switches, breakers, engine computer
 

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Complete Engine

Complete Engine

Its all there!
 

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Wind Screen

Wind Screen

Here is the process for the wind screen. I used a Sika product that is used to hold windows in some commercial aircraft.
 

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Once again you have done a remarkable job. Everything is very tidy. You are always an inspiration! Thank You, Vance
 
Rotorhead & Blades

Rotorhead & Blades

Time to get the rotorhead, droop stops and blade mounted.
 

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Rotorhead

Rotorhead

Picture of rotorhead. I tried to get it in the batch above but you can only put in five pictures.
 

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Completed SparrowHawk

Completed SparrowHawk

Here we are out at the airport beginning engine startups.
 

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RAF and SparrowHawk Side by Side

RAF and SparrowHawk Side by Side

A good look at the front of my AAI Modified RAF and my SparrowHawk (there is a big difference) and a picture from the side.
 

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Great job Randy. You have a super looking gyro there. Hope mine comes out looking half as good.
Scott
 
Wow, I didn't realize how different the geometry is between the two enclosures. Personally I like the contours and cut lines of the SH much better aesthetically. I'm sure the extra volume is a nice bonus too!

Brian Jackson
 
When I fly with Terry, who is around 160 pounds, the little cabin is not a big problem, when I fly with Steve, who is around 210 pounds the extra room is very usefull. With the little cabin Steve has to lean out in order to not limit my control movements. The difference the larger, better cabin makes needs to be experanced to be fully apreciated. Thank you, Vance
 
Randy,

Aircraft is pretty nice looking - I wish it flies same it looks!
Have you already name it? Looking at it's nose I bet I know what name would be proper 30 years ago ;) - Mae West, yeah?

Congratulations and - best luck on flying it!
 
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