With the end of the year approaching and the wings not completely finished, I have been trying to determine when I needed to start ordering the next few pieces of my kit. While I am a little behind on my personal schedule, I’m also need something to keep me motivated. With that in mind, I finally decided to pull the trigger and order the Fuselage Kit.
Earlier this year (maybe in August or September) I heard that Paul at Approach Control was doing another batch of his pedals. After trading a few e-mails with him, I was able to put down a deposit on a set of RV-10 Approach Control pedals. The only issue was that since I didn’t have my fuselage kit, I didn’t have master cylinders to send him. He was able to work with me and hold my pedals set until my fuselage was ordered / delivered. He also sent me a list of items to remove from the kit that I wouldn’t need.
In addition to removing some of the pedal parts, I also removed the windows and winscreen from my order and will order a set of Cee Bailey windows (maybe later this summer). Not sure if that was a great idea or not, but have heard good things about the Cee Bailey windows and ease of install.
I also decided to add in a few extra stock items in my fuse order since I’m already getting a large box. Some extra piano hinge for installing the wingtips, extra aluminum angle “just in case”, and a few other smaller items.
In addition I had ordered the FlyLeds “the works” kit a few weeks ago. I didn’t remember getting a shipping notice and was very happy when I found the package at my door the other day. This include the wingtip landing led lights so I’ll end up having both the duckworks and the FlyLed lights. It may be overkill, but that’s what I’m doing.
Now my biggest problem is physical space in my garage and what needs to move or get completed so I’ll be ready when the truck shows up with the fuselage! Nothing like a deadline to get you motivated, right?
UPDATE: I had also ordered the flap position system, however I realized after that this is not needed if you are going with a G3X and GAD27 system (built-in!). Looks like I have to return my first part to Vans 🙁 Already have the Ray Allen POS-12 on order to make it all work!