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    Cracker Jack 2 LSA from Pete Plumb / Wood Wing Specialty

    Between Pete and I dealing with the flu and other projects in the shop, work on the Crackerjack was slow for awhile. We had gear on it ( although still working on the shock system ) I made welding jig for the door/ windows, working on finishing up the cabane structure for windscreen, If we can...
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    Cracker Jack 2 LSA from Pete Plumb / Wood Wing Specialty

    I have some new pics posted. I have the pulley brackets and seat/lap belt attach brackets temporarily installed. I intentionally left out the washers and used non locking nuts in areas where I have to locate holes and then go back and drill them out for bushings. I also have to zinc chromate all...
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    Cracker Jack 2 LSA from Pete Plumb / Wood Wing Specialty

    There are a few more pics added to the list. This past week I have been working on the control stick, waiting for a piece of chrome moly for the short push/pull tube to the elevator bellcrank. Today I was making brackets for the aileron pulleys, building support structure for the seat. Hopefully...
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    Cracker Jack 2 LSA from Pete Plumb / Wood Wing Specialty

    Thanks! Victor Bravo Things are moving quickly now. I am pretty close to varnishing fuselage. I got parts for the torque tube zinc chromated today. Have to make a few bellcranks, brake/rudder pedals, cabane structure all welded, pretty close to building that turtledeck (as in picture posted.)...
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    Cracker Jack 2 LSA from Pete Plumb / Wood Wing Specialty

    The Daf engine flew the original crackerjack, but was underpowered. The other plans built crackerjack (80's version) saw dramatic climb and cruise speeds with the prototype 0-100 engine. The latest CrackerJack that I am building has "D" Box construction. the front section of the wing from...
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    Cracker Jack 2 LSA from Pete Plumb / Wood Wing Specialty

    Thanks Victor ! Bringing The 0-100 Engine to market has been a long, involved process for Pete. Now that latest version production parts are arriving, engines will be assembled and undergo break-in and testing procedures based on LSA specifications, but I will let Pete tell you more on that...
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    Cracker Jack 2 LSA from Pete Plumb / Wood Wing Specialty

    Hi, I'm Dave and have been working on the newest version CrackerJack for about a year and a half now. There have been many changes to the origional design such as airfoiled tail feather, different NACA Wing airfoil, improved landing gear and shock system, swing out engine mount, etc. We have...
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