Thomas Dean

Do you think the bolt was a lower grade?

That Jesus bolt!?!?!?! No words……

Awesome!

What did people do before 3D printing! I am reminded as I read that “Butch is a very patient man”. I always enjoy the updates too.

Ha…nice pizza (and awesome work too)

2:22 is that incredible model!

It flies better than my nitro engine did. It was always fussy, now a joy to fly. I would be happy to share any CAD files.

Ohhh, I gotta say that vacuum bag process is most interesting! I need to review this pics again and again. Are those clay strips used to seal the plastic layers?

“.. i get the feeling my fingers will never be the same after detailiing…”…HA! No doubt…. It continues to looks amazing.

Uwe, what in incredible journey. I reviewed all the chapters and enjoyed (again) your build. Congratulations and thank you for your documentation.

Well done! I should do that to my 429. It has a large vertical fin and could use some more support.

Danny, do I see you machined the hex patterns into the female insert to allow for glueing fixation to the body?

Looks great and well done. What did you use for adhering the cloth to the body?

It all looks so nice. I cannot guess at the man-hours for those panels alone!

Thank you Butch.

Gonzalo, congratulations on a successful test flight. Q: how did you determine the motor temp via telemetry? Built in sensor?

This will be most interesting to watch!

Ha! Funny, had to get some final testing done. Even while I saw everyone having fun at the field” Makes me wonder about myself at times.

Colorado weather has been unseasonably warm relatively speaking thus I’m not giving up flying yet. However the Lama needed its inspection. As suspected it needed a few things adjusted and tightened. It has over 100 flights on it. Actually, I inspect it after each flight, but this one was more...

“…. so when it gets busted off it easy to replace….” Ha!

Great to see….I need a lathe!

Very nice fabrication

Incredible work. The FormLabs systems are amazing. Are you using BlackV5?

Look awesome!

I wonder if a flexible 3D filament (like TPU/Bambu filament ) printed in a strip/long template with spaced holes would work. Screws inserted into drilled holes as they are drilled thru the template spaced guide holes, glazing and body, then the template flexed and bent as you go. Maybe two screws...

Butch, FWIW, I used a metal template to space screws in the Lama’s glazing. Perhaps you already have this or another method. Tedious work and I don’t envy your task ahead. Your build story is enjoyable to see. Chapter 14

Epic event, close hotels, restaurants, beautiful field, closer to central US location. I hope it can come together.

Exceptional attention to detail.

I’m enjoying the pictorial journey.

More pics, more pics : )

Well done!

I think it looks great.

Looks neat and professional!

That is as impressive as it gets. All engineered and hand made.

Thanks!

Nice!!!

Incredible flying. It looks like a great showing

It will be fun to watch…hope to meet you out should our schedules align.

Very very nice!

…and which turbine manufacturer’s are in which category would be interesting.

I could not agree more…Mark’s customer service and knowledge is commendable. He help me with some trail rotor issues to much success.

The smooth realism is very impressive Patrick

Michael, to clarify, I am able to connect the Apple AirPods via Bluetooth, however the connection is inconsistent. I was thinking another manufacturer might have a better connection protocol for the Jeti.

Yes, DC-24 G2. (The one I picked up at HeliStorm)

From the first time the event presented itself, my experience of attending and seeing the interest no doubt tells us this event is having an impact on our common interest as well as we hope it will have on the industry. It will be fun to watch!

Stunning with either setup.

Sound logical installation techniques. I like the directional arrows.

Beautiful flying and static!

Well organized! BTW…Nice rant….couldn’t agree more.

Excellent work and detail. How did you add the rivets?

Looks like a fun project, can’t wait to see it in person.

Absolutely helps. Thanks you for taking the time to explain. I have read those articles and they were most helpful. It’s good to hear of others experiences

Very nice

Butch, could you elaborate as to what your Axon changes were?

I see some friendly faces that I met at Helistorm.

Let the journey begin! Have fun!

Great flight.

I want to thank Joel Rosenzweig for confirming my Axon Demon gyro settings were in spec and flying my Lama. His flying skills won him the “Best Pilot” award with his Starwood Lama.

Mike and Tyler have incredible flying skills.

And so many great pilots!