The Deed is Done!

 So Van's recently announced they will be changing the prices this coming weekend and modifying their shipping procedures to streamline things a bit better.  I have been procrastinating for awhile now but now I have no choice to get my butt into gear.  Why do you ask?

I just placed my kit order for the empennage and wing kits.  😱Queue the panic of this big adventure I am beginning to embark on.  I am definitely going to be a long term builder as I don't have 200k to drop at once.  My plan is to work on this and have it done just in time before I retire so we can fully enjoy retirement and explore the world in it.  I am definetely going to continue flying in the meantime and enjoy that, but I want to have a more capable machine for the fun adventures later.

Van's Aircraft Stock RV-10 Image

-------------------------

So now what needs to be done:

• Order my RV-10 Tool kit from Cleaveland
• Order my compressor and band saw from Harbor Freight or Lowes
• Finish cleaning out my garage ASAP
• Build my EAA Table(s) and prep for the tools
• Investigate the Synergy Fundamentals class and find a date to go.  Maybe January or February?
• Decide if I want to Prime or not.  I am leaning towards doing it.  I like the Stewart Systems stuff that I found via Charlie Derk's blog.  Its safe and non toxic which makes it easier with kids at home to use.
• Order the DRDT2.  Cleaveland is currently not taking orders since the manufacturer is backed up.  Do I order one from Aircraft Spruce who has them in stock or wait and roll the dice.  I am leaning towards just getting it at the moment.

What are my thoughts so far?

• Debating between P-Mags or doing a Fuel Injected system.  I like the idea of fuel injections and managing the mixture automatically, but it does add a lot of complexity to the build.
• Garmin or AFS for avionics is my only two considerations.  I love the look of the Garmin stuff but it has a big price point.  The AFS systems are more affordable and have great options.  They also have a better system when it comes to easy of installing.  That might sway me but I have quite a few years to decide that.
  
• I have essentially decided I want to do Zip Tips for my wings, an Aveo tail light, and probably something in the cowling.  The cowling light isn't a give in yet but I might decide that during the finishing process.
• I really like the look of the Control Approach rudder pedals.  Its similar to what I have now on the Archer and looks much nice.
• Aerosport Products Interior.  They have great stuff and it looks amazing.  I certainly plan to use them for my interior and console.
• Plane Schemer and Evoke Aviation is the cream of the crop for paint and scheme design.  I probably will use them later when the time comes to design the color scheme and have paint done afterwards.

So has anyone done P-Mags or EFII?  What are your thoughts there?  Zip Tips, do they work well enough for mid lighting or would a cowl light be helpful?