WILD, one of a kind, Bush Plane Build | Scrappy #54

Today I finish painting my leading-edge slats, test my fuel tank inspection doors, and start on the first bottom sheet of my wing.

A helicopter picks up airplane & Scrappy thermal tests | Scrappy #53

Four different topics today, a Cirrus airplane pulled its parachute, I fly my wife in the helicopter, I make some custom parts for Scrappy's wing, and we conduct some engine thermal testing.

Dynamic King Suspension on My Wingless Airplane | Scrappy #52

I finally get to share a secret that I've held for the ENTIRE Scrappy build! Scrappy has dynamic suspension that allows me to change the setup for differing terrain, takeoffs, windy conditions, and more! Now you know all the secrets...well, so far Thank you to KING Shocks for working with me to create a custom suspension system, you guys are the best!

Water Jetting aluminum tables and twist in a wing | Scrappy #51

Today we are talking about washout and how that helps airplanes fly safer. Getting closer to starting the build on my wings. Quick mid week video.

Carbon Fiber Slats for my Wingless Airplane | Scrappy #50

Is it the cart or the horse that comes first? Either way, while we wait on some wings for Scrappy, let's build some custom carbon fiber wing slats from some molds that I made.

Building A Wingless Airplane - And Flying It's Tail | Scrappy #49

CNC a custom mold for my Carbon Fiber wing Slats 🤠 | Scrappy #48

With only one foam block to create a mold for my wing, I really need the CNC mill to work as planned. Also I show how I pull several Carbon Fiber parts off of one mold quickly.

I Just Broke My Airplane Wing Spar - What I Learned | Scrappy #47

I put my wing spar design to the test. After designing and extruding my own custom aluminum, I finally get to test it...to the breaking point. Watch as I put all the engineering to the test!

Sleeper...Hiding a Monster NOS Race Engine in a Carbon Fiber Bush Plane | Scrappy #46

I put some of the final parts of the cowling together and get it ready for paint, we are so close!! It is amazing to see such a big race engine hidden by this cowling...we're really creating a sleeper...but who WON'T recognize Scrappy!? 😂🤠 Check out how I did my oil funnel and how strong my oil door is.

I'm Cutting Up My Carbon Fiber Airplane Cowling | Scrappy #45

The time has come, I'm splitting my carbon fiber cowling! I'm also working to add in lights, a night vision camera, and a NACA duct for airflow. The cowling has been one of the most labor-intensive projects of Scrappy, but we are making progress!