Justin's Raven

[t-bird]

Hi Justin

What instruments are you fitting ?
I remember that your are quite an electronics fundi

[justin.schoeman]

I am fitting an MGL Horizon. With some backup steam guages. Just because I know enough about electronics not to trust it!

[AndyCAP]

Hey Justin - Congrats

looking nice! - Heck that plane seems to have oodles of space.......until I get in that is.

Good luck with the build!

AC

[attaltitude]

If you purchase a airframe like this what do you need to do complete it ,i presume the following are some of the items ;
entire firewall forward
all instruments and electronics
complete intrior
paint exterior if you want to
install brakes
other small jobs (that will take ages )

are there any other mayor items I have missed
(have all control surfaces been conected , do you need to do load tests on the wings ? , )

And lastly how difficult is it to get past caa and all the red tape to get the plane flying

Has anyone completed a similar project - who will be able to answer

[justin.schoeman]

If you purchase a airframe like this what do you need to do complete it ,i presume the following are some of the items ;
entire firewall forward
all instruments and electronics
complete intrior
paint exterior if you want to
install brakes
other small jobs (that will take ages )

are there any other mayor items I have missed
(have all control surfaces been conected , do you need to do load tests on the wings ? , )

And lastly how difficult is it to get past caa and all the red tape to get the plane flying

Has anyone completed a similar project - who will be able to answer

Mine is a complete rolling airframe - brakes, control surfaces (including trim tabs), all hooked up (but not tensioned).

TODO:
firewall forward (most work - especially the baffles and cowling)
interior, seats and seatbelts
instruments and electrics
exterior surface prep and painting
trimmings

[Stephan van Tonder]

ataltitude - if there is a similar type on the register with a type certificate then you don't have too much red tape. No need for load testing etc.etc. But if it's the first of a type on the register they will want tons of info from the factory before it gets registered here.
This type is well known so basically it should have had a build number when it was started - have had all it's AP inspections and signed of throught the build and then it's not a big issue.

[justin.schoeman]

Hey Justin - Congrats

looking nice! - Heck that plane seems to have oodles of space.......until I get in that is.

Good luck with the build!

AC

Give me a call if you are in the vicinity, and you can try and squeeze in. Could be interesting to check?

Justin

[attaltitude]

Are there any Raven s powered by 582 rotax or 85 hp jabiru engines flying if so where and owned by who
I would like to find out about preformance spec

[justin.schoeman]

Are there any Raven s powered by 582 rotax or 85 hp jabiru engines flying if so where and owned by who
I would like to find out about preformance spec

There are two Zodiacs in the US flying on 85hp Jabs. They do OK, but not nearly as well as the 912 powered planes. (I think James Bentley on this forum is also building one?)

I don't know of any 582 powered Ravens, but I am sure there must be some. With the prop that Carl uses, his VWs will make max 65hp, and they fly just fine. A 582 should work great, although you may need to extend the cowling to get the CG right!

[swiftprop]

Good luck with your project Justin! Keep us posted, especially with photos if you can. Carl makes a good product!
Best wishes
Andre

[Boet]

There is a Raven in Lamberts Bay with a Rotax 582 in it. Cruises 120mph. Does`nt take long to take off. No slouch in the climb either. Impressive!!!!!.

[justin.schoeman]

There is a Raven in Lamberts Bay with a Rotax 582 in it. Cruises 120mph. Does`nt take long to take off. No slouch in the climb either. Impressive!!!!!.

I have been sorely tempted... Carl also props his VWs at around 60hp, so they really do fly fine at 65hp (especially with such a low weight).

I have the speed wings though, so a little extra oomph is required.

Anyway, I haven't made much progress recently. Did a lot of ebay shopping, and have most of the instruments I require.

At the moment I am busy moving into a house, so I can bring the plane home and do some real work. Should be set up here in a week or two, and then get cracking!

(En dan gaan arme Boet suffer, want ek gaan vir hom die hele tyd bel vir advies .)

[Boet]

Jy is welkom, ek sal help waar ek kan!

[Old, Fat and Hairy]

Don't suppose you want to have a go at my Sonex while you're about it....?

[JOLO]

Would the Raven be able to handle a Jab 3300 motor though?