Mistakes?
Maybe part of every builders' Log should be a time lapse video of their scrap pile, or box, of material/parts, growing over time....
svyolo
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Brooks I did the same as you. But before I drilled the skins, I marked them to make sure they had adequate edge distance. Some didn't. I ended up making... -
A week or two I was going to post something about drilling the access panels because the instructions I read had it backwards. Everything on a BH kit...Leave a comment:
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That is a lot higher tech than mine. For the wings I just used scrap steel from the wing crates. Mostly 1 inch square, with some 1X2 from the wing...Leave a comment:
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Maybe "feel". -
Most automotive sensors like these operate 0-5V. They are so standardized the wiring is labeled in a standardized format, similar to the terminals on...Leave a comment:
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My EFI MAP's look identical to the Dynon, I thought mine had Bosch on them but I will have to check. One gotcha with MAP's that I learned from the EFI...Leave a comment:
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Most MAP sensors on cars are mounted on the engine. I know the avionics companies always want everything perfect, but at some point the lawyers write...Leave a comment:
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There is more head pressure to feed to carb or FI pump, then to cross-feed to the other tank. The head between the two tanks is only the difference between... -
I am using a vent from the inboard sides of the tank because I already have the fittings welded there. I am pretty sure I will use a 12v shutoff valve...Leave a comment:
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Mcmaster is always great quality stuff, super fast and cheap shipping (in the US). They are also a great source for materials, including cutting services....Leave a comment:
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I would whole heartedly agree with Rollie. Wait till much later in the build, if not the end. The only proprietary stuff that gets built in enclosed...Leave a comment:
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I remember Alaska being full international rates for UPS and FEDEX also. Pretty spendy. -
It is hard to tell what your personal requirements are. For engine instruments, the sensors add up, and will cost about the same no matter what solution...Leave a comment:
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I have had mostly good service from them. But a shipping problem for me is 3 days away. A shipping problem is a much bigger and more expensive to Australia....Leave a comment:
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I will definitely second the Summit Racing and McMaster, especially shipping. They both ship very quickly and cheaply. I still have a commercial account...Leave a comment:
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I bet for at least the next 6-18 months, at least, there will be a lot of random things, "not available". It will be an unintended consequence...Leave a comment:
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I just checked on an order of 100 rivets between 98226 and 00600 (PR). USPS was the same price, as it should be. UPS was triple the price. Hopefully... -
Welcome Bacon;
You might want to check with a couple of the big aircraft supply vendors about shipping stuff to Puerto Rico. Many retailers refuse...Leave a comment:
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I would say buy what you are not set up to make, if you don't intend to use those tools/skills a lot in the future. Gas welding is probably the cheapest...Leave a comment:
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