2+2 Personal Air Vehicle Construction Images

These images are in roughly chronological order. Go to the last page to see the latest images. Click on any image to view a larger version.

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Male Preform Plug and the Female Vacuum Mold for the Stretched Acrylic Windshield
Male Preform Plug and the Female Vacuum Mold for the Stretched Acrylic Windshield

Prop Thrust Beam Plug
Prop Thrust Beam Plug

Prop Thrust Beam Proof Test
Prop Thrust Beam Proof Test

Prop Thrust Beam that Will Be Used in Aircraft (previous part was a test specimen, only)
Prop Thrust Beam that Will Be Used in Aircraft (previous part was a test specimen, only)

Completed Strongback
Completed Strongback


Lowering Co-Pilot Side of Fuselage for Strongback Test Fitting

Strongback in Fuselage - note that parts are laid on sides
Strongback in Fuselage - note that parts are laid on sides


Tilting Mast Molds - Modified for new design where fairing will be strong enough to carry loads. Originally, an internal frame was going to carry the loads & the fairing would have been a thin shell.

Landing Gear Drop Test
Landing Gear Drop Test
(Watch the Video, 267 kB)

 

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