WASP Stage 2

final completion – may 2022

Engine runs and operational checks of the de-ice boots were performed. Fast taxi tests have been completed.

Final completion – may 2022

The final charging and testing of the AC system has been completed.

FINAL COMPLETION – MARCH 2022

The area around the vertical stabilizer de-ice boot has been repainted. Final touch up polish is in work. The air stair door has been installed with chain covers. All seats have been installed with the USBs wired. A replacement airworthiness certificate has been issued, correcting the category to Aeronautical Bulletin Amendment 7a.

FINAL COMPLETION – FEBRUARY 2022

The update images provided here show the finishing touches to the final assembly of the restored aircraft. The de-ice boots are completely installed and the team are adding finishing touches to the hardware and “cap strips”. The main cabin door has been fully restored and is now installed. The “door chains” have been wrapped and stitched by hand in black leather. The flight deck has been fully assembled at this time – all systems have been operationally checked and the aircraft is ready for flight. The principal elements of the cabin interior (seats, couches and credenzas) have not been installed at this time. We are scheduled to accomplish FAA flight testing of the Air Conditioning system next month and we have decided to leave the cabin “bare” to prevent the possibility of wear and tear during the numerous test flights that we expect to accomplish.
The WASP is essentially complete and awaits only an administrative process prior to delivery.

clock and gi275 details – february 3, 2022

Original Wrigley’s Clock
Close Up of Instrument Panel
Co-Pilot “six pack” with GI275 Lower Center
Pilot “six pack” with GI275 Lower Center

Completed Flight Deck – February 2, 2022

Complete Flight Deck
Restored Throttle Quadrant
Restored Throttle Quadrant

Cabin Control Panel – February 2, 2022

Cabin Control Panel With Door Open
Cabin Control Panel With Door Closed

Lavatory – February 2, 2022

Lavatory Interior
Lavatory Interior
Lavatory Interior
Lavatory Interior
Lav Toilet Paper and Flush Button
Lav Toilet Paper and Flush Button
Lav Trash Can
Lav Trash Can
Lav Trash Can
Inside of Lav Door Handle
Outside of Lav Door Handle w/ unlocking cover in work

Flight Controls and Boots Installed – February 2, 2022

Exterior Lighting – February 2, 2022

Landing Lights Steady and Wig Wag
Tail Nav Light and Strobe
Right Wing Nav Light and Strobe
Left Wing Nav Light and Strobe
Belly and Tail Beacon

waking up the eninges and avionics calibration – january 12, 2022

Left Hand Engine Start
Right Hand Engine Start
Preparing for Engine Tet Runs and Avionics Calibration

Leveling Aircraft for Avionics Calibration – 12/1/2021

WASP in Flight Level
WASP in Flight Level
WASP{ in Flight Level

Passenger Seat Test Fit Installation – 12/1/2021

Passenger Cabin Interior – 11/23/2021

Lavatory Vanity
Aft Cabin Bulkhead
Lavatory Vanity
Forward Cabin Bulkhead
Forward Cabin Bulkhead
Passenger to Flight Deck Phone
Baggage Passthrough
Left Hand Cabin
Lavatory Vanity
Left Hand Cabin
Right Hand Cabin
Left Hand Cabin
Right Hand Cabin
Left Hand Cabin

Air Conditioning Installation – 11/23/2021

AC Engineer Working On Installation
Condensers in Tail Cone
Breather Panel for Hot Air Exhaust
Condensers in Tail Cone
Compressor Location
Air-Conditioning Vent In Passenger Cabin
Air-Conditioning Evaporator and Cabin Blower Installation

Avionics and Electrical – 11/23/2021

Avionics Installation Near Completion
New Circuite Breaker Panel
New Overhead Illuminated Overlays
Overhead Installation

Flight Deck Interior – 10/28/2021

Pilot Seat
Pilot Trim
Co-Pilot Seat
Co-Pilot Trim
Flight Deck Lowerside walls and Panel
Flight Deck Upholster and Trim
Flight Deck Upholster and Trim
Flight Deck Upholster and Trim
Flight Deck Upholster and Trim
Flight Deck Upholster and Trim

Wing Installation – 10/28/2021

Wing Installation Complete
Lifting Wing into Place
Bolting Wing to Center-Section
Bolting Wing to Center-Section
Mating Wing to Center-Section
Lifting Wing into Place

Boot Installation – 10/28/2021

Right Horizontal Boot
Right Horizontal Boot
Left Horizontal Boot
Left Horizontal Boot
Left Wing Boot Installation
Left Wing Boot Installation
Left Wing Boot Installation
Left Wing Boot Installation
Left Wing Boot Installation
Left Wing Boot Installation

Instrument PAnels – 10/28/2021

Pilots Primary Instruments
Nav/Comm/GPS/MFD units in place
The Original Clock
Final Panel Buildup
Final Panel Buildup Ready for Installation
Engine Indicating Line Assembly
Co-Pilot Pitot/Static Plumbing
Pilot Pitot Static Plumbing

Electrical ITems – 10/28/2021

LED Landing Light
LED Wingtip NAV and Strobe Light
Ashtray USB Charger
Ashtray USB Charger
Ashtray USB Charger
Ashtray USB Charger

Other Interior Items – 10/28/2021

Aft Divan
Forward Divan
Ready for Final Build Coat
Ready for Final Build Coat
Ready for Final Build Coat
Ready for Final Build Coat
Ready for Final Build Coat
Ready for Final Build Coat
All Wood Prepped For Color
All Wood Prepped For Color
All Wood Prepped For Color

AC Exhuast Panel – 10/28/2021

AC Hot Air Outlet
AC Hot Air Outlet

Passenger Cabin Carpet – 10/28/2021

Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin

The Carpet has arrived – 3/2/2021

Wasp Carpet
Wasp Carpet
Wasp Carpet
Wasp Carpet
Wasp Carpet
Wasp Carpet

Air Conditioning Installation – 3/2/2021

Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Evaporator / Blower Cartage
Mocking Up AC Evaporator Blower Assembly
Mocking Up AC Evaporator Blower Assembly
Mocking Up AC Evaporator Blower Assembly
Air Conditioning Louver Panel Location and Size

Window Frame Mocup – 3/2/2021

Wasp Interior Assembly – 1/7/2021

Interior – 12/22/2020

Lav Floor Covering Suggestions
Aft Divan Cushion Dress Covers Completed
Aft Divan Cushion Dress Covers Completed
Fwd. Divan Dress Covers In Work
Fwd. Divan Dress Covers In Work
Fwd. Divan Dress Covers In Work
Sink Faucet
Sink Assembly
Sink Assembly
Sink Assembly
AC Duct In Foam
AC Duct In Foam
3D Printed Reading Light Hoods, Before Finishing Stages
3D Printed Curtain Rod Holder, Before Finishing Stages

Air Conditioning – 12/22/2020

AC Condenser Mount Construction
AC Condenser Mount Construction
AC Condenser Mount Construction
AC Condenser Mount Construction
AC Condenser Mount Construction
AC Condenser Mount Construction
AC Condenser Mount Construction

Interior progress – 12/9/2020

Divan Cushions
Divan Cushions
Divan Cushions
Divan Cushions
Divan Cushions
Divan Cushions

Air Conditioning Installation – 12/9/2020

Condenser Installation
Condenser Installation
Refrigerant Lines
Refrigerant Lines
Refrigerant Lines
Condenser Installation

Interior Progress – 12/2/2020

Divan Cushions
Divan Cushions
Divan Cushions
Bulkhead Veneer
Bulkhead Veneer
Bulkhead Veneer
Bulkhead Veneer
Replacement Floors
Sink Vanity
Trash Receptacle in Vanity
Trash Bin in Vanity
Paper Towel Dispenser
Toilet Paper Roll Holder in Vanity

Air Conditioning – 12/2/2020

Condenser Mount
Painting Top of Duct
Painting Top of Duct

Interior Progress – 11/22/2020

Floor Board Replacement
Floor Board Replacement
Valance Panel Mohair Cover
Valance Panel Mohair Cover
Final Window Line Panel Through Foam

AC Progress – 11/12/2020

Completed AC Duct
AC Line Routing
AC Line Routing
AC Line Routing
AC Line Routing
AC Line Routing
AC Condenser Installation

Interior Progress – 11/4/2020

Heater Ducts Upholstery Complete
Test Fitting Valance and Window-Line Panels for the Last Time
Completing the end of the AC Duct
Headliner With Belting Upholstered
Floor Board Replacement
AC Condenser Mounting

LAvatory Interior – 10/28/2020

Veneered Lav Vanity
Lav Sink Vanity Complete
Chromed Lav Sink
Reconstructed Lav Sink Base
Reconstructed Lav Sink Base
Patterning Lave Sidewall

PAssenger Cabin Interior – 10/28/2020

Head Liner Panels Covered
AC Duct Construction
AC Duct Construction
Heater Duct Restoration Completed
Aspen Veneer
Heater Duct Restoration Completed
Heater Duct Restoration Completed
Flight Deck Floor Restoration
Headliner Test Fit

Divan Material Treated and Untreated 10/5/2020

Divan Material Treated (underneath) and Untreated (on top)

Passenger Cabin Test Fit for Carpet ALIGNMENT 10/5/2020

Cabin will Furnishing Installed Looking Aft
Cabin will Furnishing Installed Looking Forward

Lavatory Progress 10/5/2020

Reconstructed Vanity
Reconstructed Vanity Counter Top
Lavatory Unit Surround
Lavatory Sidewall and Headliner

Air Conditioning installation 10/5/2020

AC Line Routing
AC Line Routing
AC Condenser Fans and Shroud To Be Installed In Tail Cone
AC Condenser Fans and Shroud To Be Installed In Tail Cone

Seat ASSEMBLY 9/9/2020

Flight Deck Seats Completed
Passenger Seats Being Assembled

Duct fabrication and Vents 9/9/2020

A/C Duct Venting Aperture, a Registrar Will be Installed Over These Apertures
Heater Duct Repairs In Work

Lavatory Installation 9/9/2020

Lavatory and Vanity Location
Lavatory Installed
Lavatory Service Port Installed
Lavatory Installed with Lid Open

Headliner Detail 8/26/2020

Passenger Cabin Interior 8/26/2020

Repaired Seat Frames
Cabin Gasper Valance Ducts Ready for Upholstery
Window Curtains
Window Curtains

PAssenger Cabin Electrical 8/26/2020

Cabin Communications
Cabin Communications
Cabin Communications
Main Ships Electrical
Cabin Communications
Cabin Communications

Air CONDITIONING Installation 8/19/2020

Inside of AC Duct Ready For Final Riveting
AC Compressor Mount Ready For Installation
AC Refrigerant Line Supports Ready For Installation
AC Duct Removed For Interior To allow Final Riveting and Assembly

Passenger Cabin Interior 8/19/2020

Headliner Sample Panel with Hoop Detail and Wash Lights
Closeup of Leather Hoop Detail on Headliner
Wash Lightning on Both Sides Connected and Operational
Final Divan cushion and Arm Shape
Assembling the Remaining Executive Seats
Patterning Aft Bulkhead for Veneer Cutting and Installation
Final Sealing Of Gasper Duct
Application of Foam to Gasper Duct

Passenger Cabin Electrical 8/12/2020

First Few Cabin Circuit Breakers Installed in Main Panel
Cabin Communication Wiring (R/H)
Cabin Communication Wiring (L/H)
First Few Runs of Cabin Power Wiring Getting Connected In Main Power Distribution Area
Continued Development of Cabin Power Distribution Panel

passenger cabin interior closeout panels 8/12/2020

Forward Passenger Cabin Closeout Panels Test Fit
Paterning Panels Around Main Cabin Door
Right Hand Passenger Cabin Closeout
Right Aft Passenger Cabin Closeout
Left Forward Passenger Cabin
Headliner Belting
(Larger Sample is in Work)

Passenger Cabin Electrical System 8/12/2020

Passenger Cabin Main Power and Control Box (located in tail cone)
Passenger Cabin Circuit Breaker Panel (located in tail cone)
Passenger Cabin Switch Panel with Lighting
Passenger Cabin Switch Panel with Lighting
Passenger Cabin Switch Panel Wiring
Passenger Cabin Headset Wiring

Air Conditioning STC AND INSTALLATION 8/12/2020

Main Circuit Breaker Panel
Main Power Distribution
Cabin AC Vent CAD Model
AC Refrigerate Lines Conduit
AC Refrigerate Lines Conduit
AC Refrigerate Lines Conduit

AC Duct Construction 8/5/2020

Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution Duct
Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution Duct
Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution Duct
Location of Refrigerant Line Fuselage Penetration
Location of Refrigerant Line Fuselage Penetration
Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution Duct
Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution Duct
Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution Duct
Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution Duct
Flow Testing AC Duct
Flow Testing AC Duct

PAX Cabin Electrical 8/5/2020

R/H wash Lighting Test
Passenger Cabin Lighting Control Unit
Passenger Cabin Lighting Control Unit Wiring
Wash Lighting LED Fixtures

PAX Interior Completion 8/5/2020

Repairing Gasper Duct
Patterning Lower Sidewall
Installation of Lavatory Service Port
Working to Identify Divan Alternate Materials
Patterning Headliner Panels
Defining Divan “shoulder” Style