The flight deck has been designed to be modular – each section can be quickly removed and reassembled for maintenance. Using aluminium profiles the segments can be created and reinforced using simple bolts, angle brackets, and nuts. A hex key set is all that is required to assemble the foundation. The following sections have been … Continue reading →

With the assistance of our UK engineer friend Richard and CockpitSOLID the Soarbywire now has a cockpit foundation conceptual model to work with. To achieve the requirements, a modular type structure was designed out of 40×40 aluminium profiles. These profiles are lightweight and extremely robust in nature and have been commonly used in home cockpit … Continue reading →

A complete set of composite cockpit floor panels were recently acquired. The panels, when installed, lie on top of the aircraft steel frame. The pedestal, sidestick consoles, side bins, and aircraft seats and a carpet overlay are secured onto the floor panels. A structural base will need to be carefully designed to fit the OEM … Continue reading →