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Old 10-08-2020, 07:43 AM
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Money.

And more words so this will post.
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Old 10-08-2020, 09:17 AM
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Might want to look into cellular remote monitoring products; video capability would be worth it. You will have the best part of $100k sitting there; best to keep an eye on it.
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Old 10-08-2020, 09:37 AM
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Maintenance Tools
For the spark plugs:
-spark plug socket 1/2" drive (deep)
-wire type feeler gage
-gap setting tool
-dental picks
-abrasive cleaner
Magneto tools
-buzz box timing synchronizer
General tools
-torque wrench for spark plugs and wheel halves
-electric screwdriver
-tire pressure gage
-1/4" and 3/8" various sockets, deep and standard (nothing metric)
-various inch combination wrenches
-10mm socket or wrench for the PC680 battery cable bolts
-portable tool cart with work surface
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Old 10-08-2020, 02:10 PM
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Default A bottle of hydrogen peroxide...

...and a box of bandaids. Keep some water in that fridge for rinsing wounds. Or never mind, I’m probably the only one still finding ways to hurt myself.
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Old 10-08-2020, 02:49 PM
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Default CMW E-Lift

IF you plan to be able to change a tube or repair a flat away from home consider getting a Card Machine Works E-Lift. https://elift.cardmachineworks.com/

Regards,
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N174RT (RV-7A) first flight 5/31/11, 1780hrs as of August 2020:
Tip-up, Lycon IO-360 EXP, WW 74HRT, AFS 5600T, AF-Pilot, IFD440, SL-30, echoUAT, D100 for backup, CQ1 headsets, CMW E-Lift

Our other riveted aluminum monocoque RV is a 25' Airstream

Past aluminum monocoque vehicles:
N601RT (CH601HDS) First flight 5/03, 1550hrs after flying 8 years: 912ULS, GNS430W, SL-30, D10A Sold
1995 Midnight Pearl NSX w/BBSC Sold

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Old 10-11-2020, 02:19 PM
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Default Tool/ survival kits

Hopefully this is the right place to post this, but in early 2020 I went a little nuts and made two kits for our RV-6; one for basic aircraft maintenance and another for woodland survival.

Here is a photo of the contents of the aircraft maintenance kit which weighs roughly 12-15 lbs and fits inside the black bag pictured:


Here are the contents of the aircraft survival kit which fit snugly into an orange waterproof backpacking bag:


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Old 10-11-2020, 02:43 PM
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Just scanned replies but didn't see battery charger/tender.
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Old 10-11-2020, 03:20 PM
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All of the above plus:

5 gallon bucket to catch oil during oil change.

GoJo or similar hand cleaner

Plastic gloves

Adjustable torque electric screw driver (I like the Milwaukee 2401-20 M12)

Waterless cleaner to get bugs off after flight - "Wash Wax ALL Cleaner" - stuff is amazing at getting bugs off after a flight. They also sell "Aero Scrubber Pads" that I use with it. The pads are a 3m pad and work great.

Shop vac -I use this wall mounted unit and mounted it to the extruded steel wall so its not taking up floor space and does not roll into the plane when in use -
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-5...-_-Product_URL

Novus #1 Acrylic Polish for the windows (Amazon or ACS)

Lots of Microfiber cleaning cloths (Harbor Freight)

Extension cord

Air hose

Shelf to store stuff on

Portable box fan

Short stool

Eraser board (we keep tally of upcoming maintenance or required work)

I keep some duplicate tools at the hangar but bring back and forth other less used items. I would recommend that you buy the tools and such as you need them or buy duplicates of what you seem to always carry back and forth. The most handy thing I have done so far is to keep tackle box style trays stocked with 5 or 10 of every size washer, nut, and screw/bolt our airplane uses. Nothing worse than using old hardware and stripping a screw or losing one and having to wait for ACS to deliver it.
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Old 10-12-2020, 04:44 AM
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I'm still looking fwd to the Boeing you could build with all that stuff!
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Old 10-12-2020, 09:20 AM
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Default From the Right Seat

Hello Bill, Lots of replies on tools and such. All I can add to that is the same principle applies to planes as to boats. You don’t need an entire spare airplane. Sometimes it will seem like you need that in spare parts. Don’t give in to the temptation. What you need depends on the mission. Roy and I do a lot of cross-country. The thing I enjoy most in our hangar is the large aviation map of the U.S. with thumb-pins of all the places we’ve been.

In the plane: I LOVE my CQ1 headset https://cqheadset.com
It is so comfortable that most of the time I forget I have it on, and I can wear any kind of hat (think sun protection or keeping the head warm) and the sound quality puts my old “top brand” over the ear headset to shame.

I also love my sheepskin seatbelt covers - oh yes, and the seat heaters.

We typically fly with:
A small first aid kit (and we have had to use it)
A hydroflask water bottle (Keeps water cool)
Granola bar and gummie bears (gummie bears wet the whistle without creating the need for potty stops)
We each wear a Bright red fishing vest, and we each have a PLB in a pocket of the vest, and a signal strobe (see marine supply stores)

Others have mentioned, and I’ll confirm, a way to fix a flat. We’ve had to do this waaayyyy too many times. I think someone mentioned the E-Lift.

I purchased an Eagle Creek X-Large packing cube to keep all the bits and parts, like tie-down rings, fuel sampler, and so on. The cube is lightweight and super strong.

You’ve hooked to an amazing community here. Such great people. Such fun planes. I hope you have a blast. Maybe see you out there!
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