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.
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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.
- 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.
