Aug 11, 2021Raptor NG — The next generationRaptor1 min readRaptor1 min readRaptor NG — The next generation----1
Jul 4, 2021One More VideoWith the aircraft now at my place in Arkansas there were a few more items to address before a flight to test the changes.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readOne More VideoPreparing to head north westWith the aircraft now at my place in Arkansas there were a few more items to address before a flight to test the changes.----
Apr 22, 2021Back in the AirBack up in the air with the new engine.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readBack in the AirFinally back in the airBack up in the air with the new engine.----2
Apr 14, 2021Back on the RunwayJust about got everything done in preparation for the return to the air.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readBack on the RunwayFirst time out on the runway in a couple of monthsJust about got everything done in preparation for the return to the air.----
Apr 7, 2021It’s Working!This time around I’ve got the new bronze oil collar installed in the reduction drive.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readIt’s Working!Testing the new bronze oil collarThis time around I’ve got the new bronze oil collar installed in the reduction drive.----
Mar 29, 2021Unable to Hold PressureRaptor1 min readRaptor1 min readUnable to Hold PressureTesting the delrin oil collar in the reduction drive----
Mar 20, 2021Another Speed BumpAnother problem, another fix.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readAnother Speed BumpChanging out the oil collar in the redrAnother problem, another fix.----
Mar 9, 2021She Purrs AgainThe engine is in and running and now there is testing to be done before flying again.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readShe Purrs AgainRunning the replacement engineThe engine is in and running and now there is testing to be done before flying again.----
Mar 4, 2021Engine Almost SwappedJust about ready to drop the replacement engine into the aircraft.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readEngine Almost SwappedThe replacement engine ready to go into the aircraftJust about ready to drop the replacement engine into the aircraft.----1
Feb 17, 2021Engine Swap BeginsThis time around I pull the engine and start removing parts and accessories in preparation for the arrival of the replacement engine.Raptor1 min readRaptor1 min readEngine Swap BeginsPreparing to remove the engineThis time around I pull the engine and start removing parts and accessories in preparation for the arrival of the replacement engine.----