Skykits Corporation presents the Savannah
Build Log: Page 9
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Total time to this point: 213 hours 22 minutes.
A Kiev Prop is the propeller of
choice for our demonstrator. Here you can see the prop hub from the front,
and
the rear,
and with the spinner attached.
Total time to install the propeller, set the pitch, torque
the bolts and install the cotter pins was 2 hours and 10 minutes. Note:
to do all that a second time when the pitch was being
changed took 45 minutes. There is definitely a learning curve here.
The cowling then got fitted and it's installation completed
which took 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The instrument panel and overhead
switches were finalized, installed and labeled. Because the Savannah has
such a large windshield, an
Avmap EKP-IV GPS was installed on the overhead windshield cross-bar without
worrying about obstructing the view.
This is a fantastic GPS
with a huge sunlight readable screen and
a very fast refresh rate. Switches and breakers were added to the standard overhead panel to
accommodate
the GPS, radio, intercom and
trim indicator which were added accessories.
All these accessories are available through our
catalogue. Here's a shot from below of the GPS and
switch
panel.
And here's a
close-up.
The
switch to the left of the GPS runs the landing light,
which
again is standard equipment.
That's
the pitot tube
beside it. 4 hours and 25 minutes was spent running wires,
placing switches and breakers, and making labels. Time
to wire the
accessories which are not original equipment is not included.
Finally, some views of our completed
Savannah sitting on the airport ramp ready for taxi tests. Hopefully the
body decals will be ready
next week and it will then be truly complete. These pictures are oversize to
give you better detail but will load slowly.
Now here's our Savannah demonstrator
fully completed.
Total time to complete our Savannah demonstrator: 223 hours 42 minutes.
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