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Old 06-20-2019, 11:20 AM
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This situation sort of addresses a situation I've known would be coming, but not when....

Obviously, these plans are 'stock'. And as an inexperienced aviator and builder, it's difficult to know ahead what options would be best, because I don't even really know what the options are or their pros and cons. I'd like to build as smart as possible, but it's hard to know what you don't know....
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This situation sort of addresses a situation I've known would be coming, but not when....

Obviously, these plans are 'stock'. And as an inexperienced aviator and builder, it's difficult to know ahead what options would be best, because I don't even really know what the options are or their pros and cons. I'd like to build as smart as possible, but it's hard to know what you don't know....
Here's a thread that will help shed some light on the art of the possible: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=149298

You are going to get a lot of opinions here - but don't forget the goal is to build the airplane you want, not someone else's. But like you said, you don't know what you don't know. Getting your ticket will help in that regard. Also it will help to see other's planes, whether local to you or if you can get to OSH or Sun-n-Fun.
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Old 06-20-2019, 12:15 PM
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Andrew,
I am just finishing up my tanks right now. From what I've read, builders have had problems with the plates. Van's no longer sells their capacitance plate system by many builders here have gone with the Princeton Capacitance system. You can either build your own plates and buy a converter, or simply install a Princeton Capacitance probe in your tank.

Todd at Princeton sent me this email:

"If you order or standard probe at 18? with a 5? bendable section and 1 set-point, it will work for you. Just annotate in the comments if you?d like us to bend it for you."

I ordered a set and am waiting for them to arrive. If you'd like email Todd, here is his email address: todds@princeton-electronics.com
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Old 06-20-2019, 12:23 PM
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Here's a thread that will help shed some light on the art of the possible: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=149298

You are going to get a lot of opinions here - but don't forget the goal is to build the airplane you want, not someone else's. But like you said, you don't know what you don't know. Getting your ticket will help in that regard. Also it will help to see other's planes, whether local to you or if you can get to OSH or Sun-n-Fun.
Yep, nothing that says you can't just follow the plans and keep everything stock. Mods and suggestions here are just that, and as Todd points out everyone will have opinions. Spend time reading threads, and through some of the builder logs that others have posted. Lean from what they have done and make your own decisions.
Will also agree that you should get your license and spend some time flying. You will ABSOLUTELY want that experience to determine what avionics you want to suit how you fly and your mission. Watch "homebuilder Help", "good plane living", "jason ellis", and others on youtube (view their archived videos).
This is why I love this community, lots of knowledge and LOTS to learn!
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Old 06-20-2019, 06:14 PM
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Jason Ellis is one I watch! But, I keep it in track as to where I am.

Thank you all again.
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