Lear 45 build

[shaneb]

ok guys you got me. I have to tell this one on myself  . . I open up the thread  . . quickly read  something about explicit material . . panic sets in . . what did I post?  . . thought it was sim photos! . . quickly scan up to reply 195 then the burn sets in . . . Phil got me!  I needed a good laugh this afternoon! Thanks Phil . . good one Maurice!       

[Trevor Hale]

LMFAO>>>>>  Hilarious.  Its unbeleivable how the mind can play tricks on you.  Great Job Guys.  And Shane, you only have yourself to blame for building something so amazing.  Great stuff.

Trev

[phil744]

"You may want to consider leaving this hobby. I mean...getting sexually aroused by a curtain is just a bit too weird in my opinion. Get out before knobs start to arouse you as well 

Maurice"


The curtains remined me of something that happened on a recent trip to China, all I wll say it was a different type of "cockpit" that was behind the curtains and thats all i will say on the matter...

[jackpilot]

Pictures pictures!!!!

[shaneb]

Hey guys,

It has been over a month since I posted an update . . . and I have not done any work to the sim.  I have been busy  remodeling the sim room.   The room needed a face lift and I have been working hard to get it finished so I can get back to work on the build.

Tonight I finally finished the majority of the work and was able to hang a couple of Lear 45 posters on the wall, move my small Lear library and associated manuals into the room, and move the parts not installed in the build to their new location within the room.   Here are a few photos of L45-007's new home.

The plan is to use a curved projector screen . . it just fits the room and the shell is sitting in very close proximity to where it will be positioned with the curved screen in place.

[ETomlin]

So awesome- you've done a great job. Really looking forward to making a trip up there one day!

[XOrionFE]

Very nice Shane!

Scott

[Jetcos]

Very very nice Shane!

[jackpilot]

Kinda clean room we all dream of!!   

[shaneb]

Hey guys,

It has been quite a while since I updated my build . . between working overtime and trying to keep all my work at home caught up I have fallen behind in my build. I do have a couple of small updates.  I have completed the prototype of a newer design of the elevator disconnect box located on the pilot side of the TQ pedestal. It now features a switch that can be interfaced and the handle can be pulled up and rotated 90 degrees to lock the handle in position as in the real world Lear 45.








I also found a Universal  FMC  on Ebay and added it to my collection of real parts . . I plan on using this one for a dummy and most likely add a small LCD for ATC or other programs.

[jackpilot]

About time you get back to real things...lol
Very nice work..keep on.. keep on...
Cheers
Jack

[hexpope]

I love your build, you are propbably the best Lear jet builder I have seen on the web. Great work and I would love to try out your sim. Also, might I ask, which software are you using for the avionics ?

[shaneb]

Thanks Jack . . I can't resist those real parts . . love em!


hexpope . . . I will be using JET45 as it is the only software that comes close to simulating the Lear 45 avionics.  You can take a look at it here . .

http://www.flightdecksoft.com/software/jet45


This software is being developed by two of the members over at Hangar 45 and is a work in progress.

[shaneb]

Hey guys,

Been awhile since I updated my build thread . .  earlier this year work kept me away from home and once back home I re-designed and completed five pitch disconnect assemblies and one parking brake assembly for Hangar 45 members. 

Now back to work on my project . . the last few days I have been working on stick shakers for my project.  Awhile back I was able to pick up two stick shakers from Ebay and confirmed that they worked once I received them.  These are not exactly like the shakers in the Lear 45 but are close enough and will provide the function needed.  I am using a 24V power supply to power the shakers.

Here are some specs on the shakers:

Part number: 2380051-2
Manufacturer: Lear Jet Corporation / Kansas
Voltage: 27VDC 5A

Here are a few photos of the stick shakers . . .



The one on the left is stock . . the one on the right I have modified by adding a connector that looks similiar as to what is found in the 45.



I was able to clean these up with some dawn dishwashing liquid and water. After cleaning, a few of the parts like the cap, and attachment bracket assembly were removed, sandblasted and repainted. I was able to tape off the foil label prior to painting. I then painted the parts a satin black then applied a flat clear to dull the paint down a little.



I had to fabricate an end piece that would accept the silver connector.  By adding this piece I was able to preserve the stick shaker if I decided to convert it back to stock configuration . The only change made was replacing the two 4-40 screws that held the end cap in place with longer 4-40 rod so the end cap addition with connector could be fastened onto the end of the shaker  I replaced all of the external wiring on the shaker to ensure a longer life in the sim .

[jackpilot]

 A severe case of SCRTBTN* Syndrome..   


*Small Component Refurbishing To Better Than New

Glad to see U Back ti it..

[vidarf]

Better to do that than to borrow the "stick shaker" from a certain night stand belonging to a certain someone... That's the kind of "stall warning" one simply does not care for..........

Good job! Haven't seen this thread before, so I'm going to get a cup of coffee and enjoy reading it!

[shaneb]

    oh no doubt that would lead to a crash landing  . . parts ripped from your sim as you are on approach!

[shaneb]

Hey guys,

I had some time this weekend to finish up my switch guards for the engine start panel.  Awhile back I ordered the Engine Start Panel from Eric T.  and the panel has been sitting patiently waiting for me to finish the guards and get them installed.  Here is a few photos of the panel with guards installed. . .





and here it is sitting in the center console with a few other panels . . .







I really like the looks of the Engine Start Panel sitting there . . one step closer to having a flying sim 

[ETomlin]

Wow Shane, that looks really great! Love seeing the panel withe guards.

[Bob Reed]

Sahne's stuff always looks like someone just dropped a Lear in his work area..... LOL Wonderful build!

[jackpilot]

Super nice Job Shane and Eric.
Jack

[shaneb]

Eric does some great panel work!  Only credit I can take on this panel is modifying/painting  the switch guards to resemble the guards found in the Lear.   

[MLeavy737]

Always nice seeing these nice updates shane!

Mike L

[XOrionFE]

Looks awesome.  Nice work Eric.

Man, what a long way you both have come!   

No vaporware here!     


scott

[Jetcos]

Love that Lear!

Amazing work as per usual Shane.