787 TQ Box

[Superhornet_maker]

They look Great, youve given me a good idea by using metal on your build

[jackpilot]

Little update. While waiting for Gwyn's Flap gate to arrive , I finished the power levers and put the tabs which will hold the lightplates. Seeing the end of the tunnel!

PS:edited this Friday at 17H00:  GOT THE GATE!! Super Job from Gwyn! A rather complicated shape as my TQ is anything but standard. Perfect fit.

[shaneb]

Really nice Jack, that must give you a very satisfactory feeling when sitting back and looking at it!

[jackpilot]

The best part is moving it...those clutches do a really great job.

[Maurice]

Looks absolutely fantastic Jack. You are rapidly setting a new standard in homebuilt TQs 

Maurice

[jackpilot]

Thank you for your appreciation Guys, this is the best payment anyone can have for countless hours of ...fun actually!

[DarrylH]

Stunning work Jack!!!


Darryl

[jackpilot]

thank you...would trade it anytime for a vertical dive with a howling prop...
see what I mean! ...memories!
Thanks again.

[DarrylH]

I know exactly what you mean!! But these days I tend to settle for "sim", every now and then I still cut loose for real, great work mate, looking forward to wacthing her "grow"




Darryl

[jackpilot]

Here we are, starting to "skin" the beast....

[shaneb]

Hey Jack,

It's coming together . . how long have you been working on the TQ?  It sure looks great!

[jackpilot]

Approx: 150H+
Cost of material : max $300
Labour: $7500+  at a mechanic rate of $50 an hour.

[Aerosim Solutions]

Very pro Jack - awesome stuff!
I bought enough 8mm aluminium plate to make the B777 flap gate for Ken's TQ, it only has 7 positions so I'll have to modify the CNC file that I did for yours a bit. I really like the look of the 8mm gate in your quad, great to see it fitted...

Gwyn

PS - I would suggest a small roller fitted to your flap lever rather than a fixed pin, I think it would operate a little bit smoother!

[jackpilot]

I was thinking the same...have not located one small enough though! any idea?

[Aerosim Solutions]

I was thinking the same...have not located one small enough though! any idea?

Find a 5/16" stainless steel bolt or rod, and cut a roller from the shank where there is no thread. File each end flat and then drill 3/16" through it for an axle bolt. Cut a 3/16" thread in your flap lever with a lock nut on the outside. 5/16" will give you 0.07mm clearance in the flapgate slots. (Lots of lube and slow drill speed to drill stainless steel). This should work and it won't corrode, grease the roller when assembling it all!

Cheers, Gwyn

[Kennair]

Here we are, starting to "skin" the beast....

Jack, looking at this quad come together I have to tell you it causes bodily reactions that I don't care to share with all.  Although tons of work and unimaginable hourly labor costs, the satisfaction as the face goes on must be priceless?  I can see why Gwyn does what he does.  Even though it may be for others to enjoy it's fantastic to see your children slowly born.

Ken.

[Boeing Skunk Works]

Great looking work Jack. I love the all metal construction.

[ivar hestnes]

That has to be the best homebuilt throttle ever. It is really a great piece of work. Really amazing photos Jack.
A pity that the cover also hides some of your nice work. You should covered it in clear acrylic 

Good stuff Jack 

[Trevor Hale]

I am still just amazed at the quality of stuff we builders can create without the use of big heavy machinery and expensive tools. 

Great job Jack.

[jackpilot]

At what cost!!!!
mean :wrinkled hands, no sleep, getting slowly insane with MSD (Maurice Syndrome Disorder), trying to get approval from peers (done), worring about interfacing the flaps,  etc etc...fiouhhh.

[EAL727Capt]

Jack, looking at this quad come together I have to tell you it causes bodily reactions that I don't care to share with all.
Ken.

DITTO.     


Outstanding work, Jack.  I'm awe-struck.

Jay
KTPA

[Aerosim Solutions]

worring about interfacing the flaps,  etc etc...fiouhhh.

Jack,
I'll send you two sets of 3:1 ratio gears for your pots, my donation to this project!!!

Gwyn
Aerosim Solutions

[jackpilot]

Thank you Sir..
But you already contributed Big Time by engineering the flaps gate!
Cheers.

[jackpilot]

Back to the soldering gun, the little tools, twizzers etc
Starting the interfacing . I use the FDS FC1 board, 8 axis, 32 buttons, which will come handy for the rudders and brakes as well as joystick buttons assignable functions.

[jackpilot]

The ugly primer...very smooth surface though!
The TQ is back to pieces !!