TheWhiffleTree

Follow the journey of an AMRC project to structurally test a small aerobatic aircraft. It’s the 1st plane to be tested for certification in the UK for 30 years!

[Rothbiz @Rothbiz]

News: GameBird takes flight @TheAMRC @thewhiffletree1 https://t.co/up4rB15UQz

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@TheAMRC @thewhiffletree1 really sad to hear of the passing of Joe Sutter the man who made the world a smaller place https://t.co/H7Wnckhbqg

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@thewhiffletree1 reward for our testing of the aeroplane! Thanks @TheAMRC @sheffielduni

[TheWhiffleTree @thewhiffletree1]

#Aerobatic aircraft put through its paces at top global airshow - new blog post about GB1 at https://t.co/N4rEUJxC0O

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@thewhiffletree1 well that's that then! All testing complete we'll miss the little lady!

[TheWhiffleTree @thewhiffletree1]

We are just about to start the ultimate load testing on our #GameBird1 #aerobatic #aircraft here @TheAMRC

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@thewhiffletree1 all cooked and ready to go!

[Phil @phil_amrc]

Mission control @thewhiffletree1

[Phil @phil_amrc]

Calm before the storm. Ultimate load testing of GB1 @thewhiffletree1 @TheAMRC structural test centre starts soon

[TheWhiffleTree @thewhiffletree1]

Find out about the exciting tests we are gearing up for tomorrow on https://t.co/CrIrjD4aFn, with more updates leter int he week!

[TheWhiffleTree @thewhiffletree1]

There is a new updated up on the Whiffltree Blog. Visit https://t.co/CrIrjD4aFn to read now! #aerobatic #engineering

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@thewhiffletree1 found this picture @FASTmuseum .Mr Cody's test vs. Ours. Both upside down 100 years apart!

[Phil @phil_amrc]

Coming to the end of our fatigue testing on the @thewhiffletree1 project. Our little game bird flapping her wings!

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@thewhiffletree1 @TheAMRC testing flying along! Second fatigue life should finish on Friday!

[TheWhiffleTree @thewhiffletree1]

Dedication and ingenuity keep second-life testing running at quite the pace… https://t.co/3MREph1BTP #aerobatic #aircraft #engineering

[TheWhiffleTree @thewhiffletree1]

@Rothbiz @TheAMRC get down and have a look! Your more than welcome!

[Rothbiz @Rothbiz]

News: @TheAMRC up to the test @thewhiffletree1 https://t.co/WMig8PLHcz

[TheWhiffleTree @thewhiffletree1]

And you can read all about it here, on this week's blog! https://t.co/3MREph1BTP https://t.co/WrV4n53tVm

[Phil @phil_amrc]

WE DID IT!!!! @thewhiffletree1 @TheAMRC @SIG_Dist @LaurenAirshows Ultimate test at 73c passed successfully!

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@SIG_Dist we're boxing up again for hot testing @thewhiffletree1 Thanks for your help with the best insulation!

[Phil @phil_amrc]

@thewhiffletree1 we've finished our fatigue cycles! Boxing up for high temp testing.