• Construction


    THE SAVANNAH IS MANUFACTURED BY I.C.P. SRL, IN NORTHERN ITALY. THE FACTORY UTILISES “STATE OF THE ART” CNC COMPUTER CONTROLLED MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES, ENABLING HIGH QUALITY AND EASE OF BUILDING AT REDUCED COST.


    Jigs are not required (air rivet gun and Clecos are supplied in the kit).

    All sheet metal is cut to correct dimensions, bent or moulded where required, then drilled and de-burred ready for blind riveting. Parts requiring solid rivets are supplied finished ready for assembly (wing spar and some fuselage parts).

    Savannah Manual

    The comprehensive build manual has lots of pictures and illustrations to assist with understanding the text descriptions.

    The Spare Parts Manual is also useful as it contains detailed exploded drawings of each sub-assembly in the aircraft together with the part numbers and a description.

    The Build Log

    Our build log charts the time to build each component.


    Total Build Time: 125.5 Hours

    Watch the video or review the steps below.

    Step 1.

    Wings Framework


    2 x 2.5 Hours

    Build the wings framework.

    Step 2.

    Flapperons Framework


    4 x 0.5 Hours

    Build the flapperons framework.

    Step 3.

    Horizontal Stabiliser


    2 hours

    Skin

    Step 4.

    Elevator Framework


    3 Hours

    Build the elevator framework.

    Step 5.

    Fin Framework


    0.5 Hours

    Build the fin framework.

    Step 6.

    Rudder Framework


    0.75 Hours

    Build the rudder framework.

    Step 7.

    Wings Complete


    4 x 0.75 Hours

    Skins, fuel tanks, flapperon hangers.

    Step 8.

    Flapperons


    4 x 0.75 Hours

    Skins, aeileron control attachments.

    Step 9.

    Horizontal Stabiliser Framework


    3 Hours

    Build the horizontal stabiliser framework.

    Step 10.

    Elevator


    3 hours

    Skin

    Step 11.

    Fin


    0.75 hours

    Skin

    Step 12.

    Rudder


    1.5 hours

    Skin

    Step 13.

    Rear Fuselage Ribs


    2 hours

    Fuselage ribs.

    Step 14.

    Rear Fuselage


    20 hours

    Skin, frames, baggage compartment, seats rear.

    Step 15.

    Front Fuselage


    15 hours

    Cabin sides, floor, seats, cabin frame, firewall.

    Step 16.

    Controls


    5 hours

    Flapperon mixer box, rudder pedals, stick.

    Step 17.

    Cabin Doors


    4 hours

    2 x 2

    Step 18.

    Undercarraige Installation


    4 hours

    Wheels and brakes.

    Step 19.

    Mount Engine


    1 Hour

    The mounting of the engine.

    Step 20.

    Engine Connection


    6 Hours

    Oil cooler, control cables, fuel line, exhaust, cabin heater, wiring.

    Step 21.

    Electrical Installation


    4 Hours

    Installation of electrics and instruments.

    Step 22.

    Tail Fin Assembly


    6 Hours

    Fin, rudder, stabiliser, elevator, trim system.

    Step 23.

    Wing to Fuselage Assembly


    3 Hours

    Lift struts, flapperons, control rods.

    Step 24.

    Miscellaneous


    15 Hours

    Engine cowls, seats, seat belts, propeller, spinner, door fitment etc.