The
world leader in piston aircraft engines supplies the
parts for the Bulldog’s motor.
Ly-Con,
a rebuild shop in Visalia, California builds the 400
hp motor for the Bulldog.
You
can’t perform at an airshow unless you can get
there. Jim uses Garmin Navigation and Communication
radios.
Unison
makes Slick Magnetos and Autolite Spark Plugs. They
provide the ignition system for the Bulldog.
In
order to get horsepower you’ve got to get fuel
and air to the motor in a big way. Airflow Performance
provides the custom fuel system for the Bulldog.
The
custom 3-bladed composite propeller is provided and
maintained by MT Propeller.
This
is the shop that built Bulldog II from all of the various
parts. They put in countless hours making sure everything
was just right.
Jim
LeRoy uses Miller Welding equipment exclusively –
the best available.
Jim
uses Primashock for website design and maintenance,
as well as ad and logo creation.
PPG
provided the high tech, color changing, metallic paint
on Bulldog II. Not only does it look cool but it stands
up to the abuse of sun, heat, rain and high speeds as
well.
The
Bulldog is covered with fabric, yes fabric. It’s
got to be tough and it’s got to be right. Polyfiber
sets the standard in aircraft fabric covering.
Softie-Parachutes
are known world wide for being the highest quality,
most comfortable and reliable emergency parachutes available.
The
Bulldog II paint scheme was designed to make an impression.
Aircraft Studio Designs will take your concept and turn
it into reality, or create a unique concept for you.
There’s
too much hanging on the motor to not know exactly what’s
going on. Electronics International makes the engine
and system monitoring instruments used on the Bulldog.
Anything
you might need to paint your aircraft, boat, car, truck
or tractor, you can find at Ben’s. Numerous locations
throughout the south.
Have
you seen a cool paint job on a NASCAR driver’s
helmet? Gary Hess probably painted it. He paints Jim’s
helmets as well. Simply awesome.
Jim
pushes harder and more frequently than any other performer,
this means he spends a lot of time pressed against his
seat belts. Hooker Harness makes the seat belt system
that keeps Jim in the aircraft.
Bulldog
II sports 800 square feet of vinyl, all done by Screaming
Aero Grafix – the aircraft and automobile vinyl
specialist.
Engine
mounting systems in aerobatic aircraft are extremely
critical. Barry Controls makes the mounts that hold
the Bulldog motor on the airframe.
In
order to get “big” power, everything has
to be “bigger” including the exhaust system.
Sky Dynamics provides the custom exhaust system for
the Bulldog.
Air-Pro
is market leader in the manufacture, sale and distribution
of rotable components, hose assemblies and expendable
materials. They make the hoses for the Bulldog.
All
instruments are provided by Pacific Southwest Instruments
– a dealer and overhaul facility located in Southern
California.
The
Bulldog rides to each show in its own custom air-ride
trailer. The suspension is critical and has to be smooth.
Trailair makes that suspension system.
