That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Really looking good. Awesome...
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
It is going to be a stunner! Love it.
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
WOW, she's looking even better than I imagined! 
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Just plain WOW
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
She’s awesome! Upgrades adding to her safety and will make het the best around!
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Time for an update please 
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Mid year 2022 UPDATE!!!
Team RCA are in full steam ahead mode, pushing for an August roll out... The amount of time taken to establish clear system locations, failure points, dual/triple redundancy options, testing, etc... goes along way in keeping this brute of an aircraft and it's crew/pax SAFE!
All panels have been pre-fitted, we're now completing the final systems installation including avionics (screens arrived from Dynon), 80% of the way! Next will be paint shop, fitting custom seats and onto the rollout for test flying.
Firewall Forward
Systems
As a matter of interest, the current design setup is safer and contains redundancy that's far superior than the manufacturer (Titan) build file.
Avionics
Thanks to all those for their PM words of encouragement or questions I've answered which I thoroughly enjoyed engaging in.
Until the next update! Have a GREAT weekend
Team RCA are in full steam ahead mode, pushing for an August roll out... The amount of time taken to establish clear system locations, failure points, dual/triple redundancy options, testing, etc... goes along way in keeping this brute of an aircraft and it's crew/pax SAFE!
All panels have been pre-fitted, we're now completing the final systems installation including avionics (screens arrived from Dynon), 80% of the way! Next will be paint shop, fitting custom seats and onto the rollout for test flying.
Firewall Forward
- Cowling - Custom scoop vents added for cooling (mount scrubbed up on cowl, added the cooling feature as a recovery)
- Cowling - Custom cnc'd frame, installed around manifold
- Cowling - Dipstick panel/access panel to rear engine
Systems
- Under forward section of fuselage - Dual fuel pumps, fuel flow sensor, solenoid, water cooling pipes, over flow hydraulic brake fluid
- Rear fuselage - Batteries (one located in the tail as backup and the other further forward), hydraulic pump, OONO reverse relay module, pressure sensing probes for up/down on gear, engine bridge hydraulic gear pressure system config, relay switch on the hydraulic pump (prevent a hyd pump burn out situation), starter solenoid.
As a matter of interest, the current design setup is safer and contains redundancy that's far superior than the manufacturer (Titan) build file.
Avionics
- Rear panel - Taking shape
Thanks to all those for their PM words of encouragement or questions I've answered which I thoroughly enjoyed engaging in.
Until the next update! Have a GREAT weekend
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Looking awesome
While you are busy add an external power connector. As CB50 has enough capacity to crank the engine and charge the battery.
While you are busy add an external power connector. As CB50 has enough capacity to crank the engine and charge the battery.
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
September 2022 - Final Countdown
It's time for a New update. Progress may look slow but believe me the time it's taken to complete most systems and shave the sharp edges with a final polish is well worth the wait! "90% done, 90% to go"
It's time for a New update. Progress may look slow but believe me the time it's taken to complete most systems and shave the sharp edges with a final polish is well worth the wait! "90% done, 90% to go"
- First gear test - Able to monitor digitally as well as adjust the PSI on both the UP/DWN side.
- Avionics - All electrical components wired, plugged in and NO SMOKE
- Wings - Painted, .50 cal brownings blended into wing, anodized to give burnt effect.
- Fuel - added connector in rear baggage compartment to allow Ferry option (turtlepack)
- Fairings cut, glassed and molded to fit better than the ones received.
- Cowling custom, wing tips custom, tail - In for spray
- Fuselage right side being closed up (left already closed)
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Nothing but the best, from RCA.
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
The aircraft is a legend in its own right, but what stands out here most for me is.... the workmanship here is impeccable...
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Sneak Pics
- Nose cone painted
- Wings/Flaps/Ailerons/Tips painted
- Rudder painted
- First Engine startup - Roars to life
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Brief run down on ignition! Enjoy
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