QB - Companion - The Flying Mechanic

[rodsmith]

I believe the higher flap lever mounting location originated with the Model 5. Apparently it has been incorporated in at least some of the other Bearhawk models.

[Fred Williams]

How long is the "much longer flap lever"?

[The Flying Mechanic]

Yes! I noticed that right off the bat when I got the flap components out… not sure when they started using the much “taller” flap lever

[gregc]

I made a piece with a slot and used nut plates to attach it. Sheet metal screws would have been fine. Interesting to see that the flap lever was redesigned at some point.

[The Flying Mechanic]

I am not sharing every video I post every two weeks or so on my build but I was proud of how this one turned out. I overviewed the Aileron system and then walk through pages 15 - 18 of the build manual. This is the link here:

[jaredyates]

I wouldn't want a hole that big there. Maybe you can make a patch that attaches to the floorboard with screws and nutplates?

[The Flying Mechanic]

Okay, what has everyone done for their floorboards around the control column and flap lever? It looks like a pretty good size gap and I am trying to figure out how to prevent loosing a phone, wallet, small child, etc. in the belly of the beast? Thinking about doing a sheet metal skirt with a bend similar to what the front floorboard does just shy of the pedals. Photo to show how mine is looking without the under seat panel in place.

[The Flying Mechanic]

Starting the Wings is live. I decided to start with the wings because they have a "build manual," and as my first build, I really like the feel of that structure. That being said, this was only filmed at the beginning of November and I am already to about page 19 of the build manual so I am trucking along. I think I am starting on the gear tomorrow since I am almost running out of stuff to do on them (waiting on correct inventory to arrive). Enjoying the build process so far!

[BrokenStraw]

Enjoy the build.

[Utah-Jay]

I watched your YouTube tonight

Enjoy the process

[rkennell]

I recall those days. Enjoy the build and I look forward to seeing your progress.

[The Flying Mechanic]

Hello all! I'm building a Companion in Middle Tennessee! I have already gotten started but am releasing the process on YouTube (seems to be the way now adays) and wanted to say hello here! Photos and updates to come!