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03-29-2012, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Rochester, MN
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What else to order with 9 wing kit
When ordering a 9 wing kit, what else should be ordered at the same time so as to save on freight? Of course I don't want to spend alot of money for an item that costs very little in freight and won't be needed for 3 or more months down the road.
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03-29-2012, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Vans will ship the long lengths of aluminum angle used in the fuselage kit with the wing kit since the wing spar box is so long. Just be sure to identify it during inventory and store it for later.
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03-29-2012, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Merritt Island, FL
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2 cans of pro seal
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03-29-2012, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Delta, CO/Atlin, BC
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I don't remember what kit, but be sure to get the wing root fairings. When you first fit the wings and set angles, make sure you fit and drill these at the same time as it will save putting the wings on again later just for fitting the fairings.
Greg
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03-30-2012, 12:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Washington along the mighty Columbia River
Posts: 34
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My 2 cents
I might hold up on the pro seal order as it is a date sensitive product and it will be a bit before you need goo. Nothing more is really needed from Van's but you are going to be buying some tools you never thought of and that will save you time and headaches. One last thing to start considering is your wiring method as you might possibly need to drill wing ribs shortly to run wiring in the wings down the road (per Van's service bulletin).
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03-30-2012, 06:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brookfield, WI
Posts: 81
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2-Fuel Caps
You may want to think about the Delux Fuel Caps. They cost $100.00 each (none key lock) but IMHO they are well worth it. I just received mine and I was very impressed. My wife also thought they are worth the $$$. I think that Vans will also give you credit for the standard caps that you will not be getting so now the value is even better 
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C150 N222PA at 02C
RV-9A Standard Build Slider
Empennage done
Left Wing built 
Right Wing built 
Fuselage in process
Finish kit received
Moved Project to 57C
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03-30-2012, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brookfield, WI
Posts: 81
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o2flymy6
I might hold up on the pro seal order as it is a date sensitive product and it will be a bit before you need goo. Nothing more is really needed from Van's but you are going to be buying some tools you never thought of and that will save you time and headaches. One last thing to start considering is your wiring method as you might possibly need to drill wing ribs shortly to run wiring in the wings down the road (per Van's service bulletin).
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I agree. I have a brand new un-opend can that was out dated by the time I got to needing it  but I have no idea how quickly you build. Figure on about 3 to 4 months of usable shelf life buy the time you get the can.
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C150 N222PA at 02C
RV-9A Standard Build Slider
Empennage done
Left Wing built 
Right Wing built 
Fuselage in process
Finish kit received
Moved Project to 57C
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03-30-2012, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Eugene, OR
Posts: 122
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Tank test kit
When you order the proseal for the tanks (now or later), I'd also get the tank test kit. It is a balloon, pipe cap and fill valve. Really good feeling to wake up the next morning and see the tank didn't leak. Success makes working with the goop a bit less of an aggrevation.
If you'd like a cross reference inventory of what raw stock is used to make which part in the fuse, drop me a line at wiederaj 'at' yahoo 'dot' com.
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04-02-2012, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Puget Sound Area, WA
Posts: 220
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I bought half sheets(4x4) of .032 and .024 aluminum sheets along with a variety of sizes if angle. Ended up using almost all of it on a variety of brackets, mounting plates or just re-doing things I screwed up. van's prices on aluminum is really cheap compared to going to a metal store and buying it!
I wouldn't worry too much on the proseal, you can keep in frig and it will last a long time. My tanks don't leak and I used "expired" proseal. Heck, it was almost expired when it arrived from Van's.
When ordering up your wings, now is a good time to consider wiring, wiring conduit, lights, etc. If you are going to get them from Van's anyway, include them in your order.
If you are going to buy a autopilot, better be making up your mind on which one because you will want to mount the brackets for it while the skins are off. Same applies to the Pitot tube as well.
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