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sbal0906 11-03-2016 10:26 AM

First thing, don't get too anxious about it. You're just getting started and you'll pick up a lot of information just from reading this forum as one source. Don't forget about the EAA online videos, etc.. I use a note taking tool like Evernote or Onenote and every time I come across a useful bit of info, I create a note. Over time, you'll build your own personal knowledge base.

Know your mission. It might help to even write it down so you have a reference point for the kind of information you're looking for. You don't need to know everything about everything.

Sorry I didn't really answer your question. :o

Ask lots of questions. They're a friendly group here. :) Just don't ask if you should prime. :D

Cheers!

snopercod 11-03-2016 10:53 AM

There's really no way to predict what avionics will be available when you're ready to install them so you'll have to save that decision until later on. You will have to run antenna wires during construction, though, so give some thought to what you might need. As Wischmeyer said, better to run an extra coax and not need it than the other way around.

A basic decision is carbureted vs. fuel injected engine. Another is fixed pitch vs controllable pitch prop. Another is whether or not you will have a vacuum pump (kinda' pointless these days IMHO). I screwed up when I was building my plane and didn't install rudder pedals on the right-hand side. I figured I would be the only one flying the plane, but didn't consider that I wouldn't be able to legally get a BFR in my plane due to the lack of "a full set of controls". Ooops!


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