Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Finally ATF!!!

[Induna]

I got the good news today... My registration of the aircraft has been successful, so it is the first Raven TD in the country that I know of...

Just a couple of hurdles to overcome, i.e. Last things to complete, PFA, etc., and then she will be flying!

J

[Induna]

Just one week to go, then it will be Raven building full-time!! Hope to get the aircraft completed by the end of 4 weeks from now...

I will post some pics as it progresses. Watch this space!

[Boet]

I is votzing!

[Keep them level]

Mooiman J

See you at the strip

[Induna]

Today i installed the engine. Tomorrow will be a general cleanup and also completing the control cables. Still have to make trays for the autopilot servos...

Will upload some pics tomorrow...

J

[JvTonder]

Jy moet jou Golf Alfa tango roer mnr hy moet klaar die keer

[Induna]

This week has been productive... All the small stuff that takes most of the time to complete.

The engine has been fitted, oil tank, radiator, oil cooler, exhaust system, etc has also been installed. I also installed the aileron autopilot servo, electric trim and all control cables.

J.

[Goose]

Mooi so, hoe lank voor hy vlieg

[Induna]

Als hang van die papierwerk af... Behoort al die werk oor so twee weke klaar te he. Hoop om so binne dievolgende maand of twee die eerste toetsvlug te he.

Ons hou duim vas dat ek nie te veel drama met CAA sal he nie..

J

[Induna]

Time was a bit limited due to family commitments as well as trying to do things right the first time...

Only wiring and upholstery that is left, so should be in the air soon...

Jacques

[Induna]

Some Pics..

[Induna]

One thing that bothers me is the angle that the tailwheel is connected to the rudder. It makes steering harder and actually stresses the rudder attachment.

I would maybe like to connect the tailwheel cables to the rudder cables closer to the fuselage. this way I can decrease the angle thus needing less force to steer and no bending of the rudder horns.

Any ideas??

[Boet]

Bout n staal "doubler" onder die rudder horn vas.

[Induna]

Dit klink na n plan Boet, maar dit maak die stuur moeiliker, selfs al tel ek die stert op as ek toets met die wiel weg van die grond af...

[JvTonder]

Jacques ek moet sê dit is waaragtig waar die mooiste Raven wat ek nog ooit gesien het!