Flight controls modification and ground testing
During airframe assembly it was discovered that the aileron torque tube inner cranks are located too close so that they… read more
Almost ready and waiting for the weather
We’ve assembled out Goat several times to get used to assembly process and check the flight controls. A couple of… read more
Progress on airframe covering
After the wing structure assembly was completed by adding composite wingtips and leading edge intermediate ribs we were ready to… read more
Wing structural analysis
Although during construction of the wing we are mostly following Sandlin’s drawings and do not make any major alterations, we… read more
Covering the airframe
After the series of tests with Dacron fabric we have started the airframe covering. The estimated sequence is following –… read more
Testing the fabric
It’s time to start with the airframe covering. Two types of fabric were considered: the high-end Oracover and the traditional… read more
Assembling the Goat for the first time!
In order to make sure that all the sub-assemblies and parts fit together we performed the first assembly of our… read more
Cable systems
Stainless steel cables (7×19 AISI316 wire ropes) in Goat serve for two purposes: airframe stiffness assurance; flight control surface actuation…. read more
Rudder pedal link
Rudder is operated using rudder pedals, which are connected to rudder via 2.0mm 7×19 AISI316 stainless steel cable and pulley… read more
Pulleys
It’s time to make some pulleys! Pulleys are used for flight control cable routing. For EC Goat cables actuate elevator and… read more