next generation

The new fuel tanks were completed today and are ready to install! They weigh 7 lbs each and provide about 12 gallons of fuel for test flights. Nice job by the Composites Team! Contact Us

We completed lining the new fuel tanks with a grey tank sealant. Since we were building these from scratch, we were able to keep the tops off and have easy access to the inside so we could ensure a...

Our tail has worked out well, but as mentioned in an earlier post, an unequal loading (more on one side than the other) produced more movement of the tail than we wanted. Even though the FAA doesn't...

Our fixed chain tensioner did not prove to be suitable for safe operation of the chain drive, so we fashioned a new chain tensioner and mounted it for use in the flying prototype. In this image you...

Composite guru Joe Joachims is using flox (the white gooey material) to make rounded corners inside the fiberglass fuel tank. Flox hardens and becomes a structural part of the tank, reinforcing the...

While the engine testing is being done, our composite crew is working on the ducted fan inlet sections to allow major portions to be easily removed for inspection and maintenance of the engine,...

We are continuing to test engine and prop so that we can tweak where needed to have a flight-ready system for flight testing. All is moving ahead! Contact Us

The carbon fiber steering support was installed along with an improved slide assembly from a Cessna aircraft. The result was greatly improved control wheel movement and feeling for the pilot. This...