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01-16-2017, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Grinnell,IA
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Electronics or Engine Next
I am wrapping up the Finish Kit and would like to know which kit to
tackle next. It appears that either could be accomplished at this point
but curious which would be more efficient.
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RV12 - Flying August 2019
Restoring 1967 Ford pickup - no amount
of money will make this thing fly.
"I have enough money to last me for the rest of my life.
As long as I don't buy anything"
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01-16-2017, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, California
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It can go either way. I think that the avionics package has the greatest chance of getting revised / upgraded over the intervening time so that might best be purchased / go in last. The engine has less of a chance of seeing revisions / upgrades, but sitting there without being able to run doesn't do it any favors. However, I believe that the ROTAX engines are test-run and pickled by the factory so short-term storage / inactivity shouldn't be an issue. Both the engine and avionics packages are relatively easy (and fun!) to install.
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David Heal - Windsor, CA (near Santa Rosa)
EAA #23982 (circa 1965) - EAA Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor; CFI - A&I
RV-12 E-LSA #120496 (SV w/ AP and ADS-B 2020) - N124DH flying since March 2014 - 940+ hours (as of September 2020)! 
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01-16-2017, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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My $0.02
Are you building an experimental or a conforming LSA??
If you dont have to use the Vans panel package, consider waiting as the latest "geewhizzbang" gadgets might be something you want to install.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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01-16-2017, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Grinnell,IA
Posts: 50
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Engine/electronics
I'm building ELSA. In fact my granddaughter thought it curious
when overhearing that description that I would name my airplane
after a princess
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RV12 - Flying August 2019
Restoring 1967 Ford pickup - no amount
of money will make this thing fly.
"I have enough money to last me for the rest of my life.
As long as I don't buy anything"
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01-16-2017, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, California
Posts: 920
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For my generation, ELSA was the Born Free lioness. 
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David Heal - Windsor, CA (near Santa Rosa)
EAA #23982 (circa 1965) - EAA Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor; CFI - A&I
RV-12 E-LSA #120496 (SV w/ AP and ADS-B 2020) - N124DH flying since March 2014 - 940+ hours (as of September 2020)!
V AF donation through June 2021.
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01-16-2017, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas, Fort Worth
Posts: 1,237
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Engine next then Avionics.  Some of the engine install requires the avionics package so depending on your work pace you will have to leave some engine installation incomplete. Avionics are constantly changing and being upgraded. For a rough guide on when new things come out they are usually announced at Sun & Fun in April and OSH in late July .
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John
RV12 N1212K
Flying Since June 2010
1020 Hours as of 9/30/2017 
Johnrv12@icloud.com
RV14 Wing, arrived and building at Rdog's new Hanger at 16X
S/N 140014
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01-16-2017, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hazlehurst, GA
Posts: 1,359
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Engine first
Electronics technology changes monthly. My last RV's engine was new in 1961. New slicks, Sliver Hawk FI and new B&C starter and alternator made it nearly new.
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Robby Knox
THEM: Why do you always carry a knife?
ME: I can't open a bag of chips with my Glock!
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01-16-2017, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Douglassville, PA
Posts: 66
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If considering Skyview hold until HDX is available.
If you are planning to install Skyview would wait for HDX availability.
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RV-12 ELSA N470MB S/N 120470
Flying Since March 2013
1200 hours as of 05/30/2020:
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01-17-2017, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: arvada, co
Posts: 443
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I will agree with waiting for HDX Skyview
When I was in a similar situation I was waited for the Skyview conversion from the D-180. It took longer than I hoped but the techs wanted to get it right before release. It was pretty close to just right. Only a few changes after release, but it was worth it to me.
I moved forward with the engine and did avionics last. No issues with this order.
Good luck with your project!
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Patrick Claar
Arvada, CO BJC
RV12, #401, Flying 2013, N612PC
RV6, 1996-2010 sold
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