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4. The electric aileron trim is merely an added servo and some HW to operate the spring bias system (and actually a fuselage option). Maybe you meant elevator trim ? Options are either manual or electric. Many autopilots can also trim, so if you want that option, electric is the way to go. 6. Cleaveland took over some of Avery Tools inventory and still have the SafeAir kits available. 7. Plenty of conduits are already included Things to consider: Get the RV7/7A drawing DVD, it has all the OP drawings as well. Including the capacitive drawings (OP07). Pretty easy to make. Maybe add the tank testing kit. |
Added the fuel tank test kit. I already have the plans DVD it's super useful.
Typically for a 7 the aileron trim. Is using the bias springs and a servo that's ordered with the fuselage, but the 6 has an option to add a trim tab on the aileron and a servo inside the aileron much like the elevator trim is done. I've seen a post on here where a guy retrofitted this sort of trim tab onto his 7 and it looked really good and he said it worked really well. I'll try to find the post and link it. I think he used the RV6 kit and just tweaked it a little. |
Found the thread:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?p=625799 Pat Hatch did a really great job putting the little trib tab in that aileron, making a very clean and sleek look. However, I wonder if having the servo in the aileron makes it feel any heavier or throws the balance off. Maybe it could be balanced out, but not sure. |
The former SafeAir mast is sold by Cleaveland as "Pitot Mast Blue."
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I am pretty sure I have seen that Vans is now pre-cutting the landing light hole in the wing skin. That's fine if you want the landing lights in the position they have selected. (mine are in the tips). EDIT. I may be thinking of a pre-cut hole for stall warning. See post from Z-EDD further down the thread. EDIT |
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I haven't decided if I want to use wingtip landing lights or leading edge. If Van's is pre-cutting the leading edge, I will probably end up using the leading edge holes for some wide angle taxi lights, and the wing-tips as focused landing lights. |
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Deluxe fuel caps, I got the non-locking. Very, very nice.
Autopilot servo install kit. An extra W-730 aileron bellcrank jig. Lets you do both wings at the same time. Cheap. Some extra nutplates Leading edge landing light kit(s) if you want to go that route. Only need the install kits, not the lights yet (LEDs are improving quickly!) The hinge stock needed to do the screw-less wingtip mod if you want to do it. #6 and #8 dimple dies. Some scotchbrite deburring wheels (small) for the lightening holes and such. A TON of 3/32 clecos! (I borrowed from every builder I know) Extra sheets of aluminum. Pick some handy sizes in a few thicknesses. (has Van's improved the fit of the stall warner access plate yet?) A good riveting buddy for the wing skins! |
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