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  1. jetblackaircraft

    Jet Black Aircraft - JB441 Single Place Aluminum sport plane

    Someone suggested I start a discussion about this design so that people could give feedback and ask questions. There is a build log here: https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/member-project-logs/22500-jb441-aluminum-single-place.html So, I'll give the dirty specs that I am shooting for...
  2. jetblackaircraft

    Kawasaki 440

    I'm looking for folks who have used Kawasaki 440 engines enough to know how they do in long term use in an aircraft. Objective folks, not the guys trying to sell them. My questions: Can a 440 make 40HP consistently without overheating problems, etc? Are there any tuning tricks to ensure long...
  3. jetblackaircraft

    CNC Machine Shop for making your scratch build easier

    Just wanted to post a link to my machine shop web page. Jet Black Machine LLC – Norman, OK – Aerospace Machine Shop We can take your designs/plans and make the parts you need to build your airplane. We can turn a scratch build into a kit build by manufacturing the components for you. We have...
  4. jetblackaircraft

    Rubber press forming

    Not sure if everyone is already aware about how to do this to make ribs, but I figured I would post some pictures and a video of rubber press forming. Here is (left to right, obviously) the CNC milled forming block out of 6061-T6 rectangle bar stock, the formed leading edge rib for the...
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    JB441 Aluminum Single Place

    Okay, so it's been a while since I've posted on here. And I have to admit, I wish I'd made a lot more progress since then. I'm building parts of a plane. A totally different plane than when I originally posted on here a long time ago. Anyway, notice I said parts of a plane. Maybe soon I...
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    Electric Rivet Squeezer Idea

    Hey guys, I while back I made a pneumatic dimpler for dimpling flush head rivet holes. You can see the picture attached. Problem was, it wouldn't do anything but dimple thin aluminum skins. Also, it used a lot of air and was noisy. So, I have a new project. I'm building an electric rivet...
  7. jetblackaircraft

    Need clecos and other aluminum construction tools

    I'm trying to find someone who will either loan or give me cleco fasteners, cleco pliers, rivet gun, bucking bars, and any other sheet metal tools. I'm starting to build an airplane I've been designing and am trying to get going without having to spend much. I can trade services if that is...
  8. jetblackaircraft

    Pneumatic Dimpler

    Anyone need a pneumatic dimpler for an RV or other metal kit? I've got one for sale. 24" throat and setup for 3/16" shaft dimple dies. Hooks up to your shop air. Has a foot pedal to operate. Email me if you're interested. [email protected]
  9. jetblackaircraft

    Pneumatic Dimpler

    Anyone need a pneumatic dimpler for an RV or other metal kit? I've got one for sale. 24" throat and setup for 3/16" shaft dimple dies. Hooks up to your shop air and has a foot pedal to operate. Works great. Email me and let me know if you're interested. [email protected]
  10. jetblackaircraft

    New Single place kit

    I'm sure most of you have seen the posts on the design area of the forum. If not, check out the new single seat kit by Jet Black Aircraft. Release date of the kit is still to be announced. Structural testing is currently underway. Check out www.jetblackaircraft.com in the coming soon...
  11. jetblackaircraft

    Jet Black BP100

    What does everyone think of the new Jet Black design? I am currently in production on the prototype, but at the same time I am putting all of my part designs into Pro Engineer to do CG calculations and fitment. Here is a screen shot of my pro E assembly of the entire aircraft (it's missing...
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