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Builder Name:Richard Tardiff   -  
Project:   Bearhawk - Patrol   -   VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:2319.25
Total Flight Time:0.7
Total Expense:$39.00
Start/Last Date:Aug 10, 2019 - No Finish Date
Engine:Lycoming 0360
 
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Apr 02, 2022     Bootcowl. v. 4.0 - (31 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Among the tasks I left undone was the installation of a few dozen nut plates for attaching the boot cowl. Although some builders simply rivet the BC and make it permanent, I'd like to keep as much of the airplane accessible for as long as I can. Also trimmed the BC at the rear where it will meet fabric. (7 work days)


 
Mar 15, 2022     4th Time's the Charm? - (16 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Although I had the boot cowl essentially complete months ago, a few taskes remained. I fit a small piece at the cutout around the cabane struts. This will attach to a doubler via nut plates and screws. Drilled, deburred, dimpled, etc. (3 work days)


 
May 22, 2021     Bootcowl Reboot 3.0 - (4 hours) Category: Bootcowl
BC largely finished. Wlll add rubber boots around gear legs once engine is installed and gear is aligned.
 
May 21, 2021     Bootcowl.Bottom - (4 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Nibbling aluminum in tiny increments to fit bc around gear legs.
 
May 20, 2021     Bootcowl.Bottom - (5 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Continuing work on underside of boot cowl.
 
May 19, 2021     Bootcowl Reboot 3.0 - (2.5 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Continuing to fit boot cowl around gear legs


 
May 18, 2021     Bootcowl Reboot 3.0 - (4 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
In its third iteration, the greater part boot cowl is cut from a single piece of aluminum.


 
May 17, 2021     Bootcowl Reboot 3.0 - (3 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Continued work on fitting boot cowl.
 
May 15, 2021     Re-Boot, Continued - (3 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Getting Close. Trying to get close to gear attach points, while allowing for movement.


 
May 14, 2021     Re-Boot, Continued - (4 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Began slowly tracing/cutting .025 661T4 aluminum sheet to fit around cabane struts, gear legs, etc.
 
May 13, 2021     RE-Boot, Continued - (4 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Lots of cutting and taping, as I attempt to get a tight fit for the pattern. Tomorrow, I start cutting aluminum.
 
May 12, 2021     Re-Boot, Continued - (3 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Continued mockup with poster board


 
May 05, 2021     Bootcowl Reboot 3.0 - (6 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Unhappy with the boot cowl. Suspect perfectionism creeping in, but under control so far. Started with a new piece of .025 aluminum, and took it slow@


 
May 05, 2021     Bootcowl Reboot 3.0 - (6 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Still not happy with the looks of the bootcowl. First and second versions simply had too many pieces, too many screws and nut plates. Accordingly, I've gone back to the pasteboard stage, and will try to fabricate a single piece for the top and sides, with a removable section in the center to accommodate the cabane struts.


 
Aug 31, 2020     (Semi-)final details - (5 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Rolled edges of boot cowl sections where they wrap around the nose. Reattached boot cowl.
 
Jan 15, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.15 - (5 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl. I may be letting the perfect get in the way of the good!
 
Jan 13, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.14 - (4 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Jan 11, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.13 - (3 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Jan 09, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.12 - (5 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Jan 08, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.11 - (6 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Jan 07, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.10 - (5 hours) Category: Bootcowl
 
Jan 06, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.9 Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Jan 04, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.8 - (6 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Jan 03, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.7 - (6 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Jan 02, 2020     Bootcowl Reboot.6 - (6 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Dec 31, 2019     Bootcowl Reboot.5 - (5 hours) Category: Bootcowl
More work on the boot cowl.
 
Dec 30, 2019     Bootcowl Reboot.4 - (5 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Fit bottom sections of boot cowl.
 
Dec 28, 2019     Bootcowl Reboot.3 - (6 hours) Category: Bootcowl
Continued fitting boot cowl
 
Dec 26, 2019     Bootcowl Reboot.2 - (3 hours)       Category: Bootcowl
Continued re-fitting boot cowl.


 
Dec 21, 2019     Bootcowl Reboot Part 1 - (6 hours) Category: Bootcowl
First try wasn't a great success. Beginning with posterboard patterns, I carefully cut new pieces for the bootcowl, starting at the top. I included an access panel at the instrument panel to facilitate maiintenance down the line.
 


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