Dad's RV-10
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Gentleman, I'm looking to get a little direction and guidance. My father was building an early RV-10 but unfortunately passed away before completing the project. I have inherited the airplane and will be removing the wings and empennage in order to ship the aircraft to a shop for completion. I will have the shop install a completely new Garmin panel and also have any and all applicable Service Bulletins addressed.
The plane has not yet been painted and will undergo quite a bit of disassembly for the process of shipping and panel reinstallation.
What I'd like to know is what modifications and improvements should be considered for an aircraft at this stage of completion? For example, I've read about the PlaneAround door center cam kit and I intend to have this installed. All of these improvements or modifications will be performed by the shop.
I'm also intrigued by the SDS EM-5 and am considering having this installed as well, although I have not committed to anything at this point.
While the plane will probably undergo nearly a complete rewire, I know my father installed a Vertical Power VPX and as of now, I intend to keep that as part of the new electrical and avionics installation.
I'm sorry my dad never got to fly his airplane and I'd really like to make this the airplane he dreamed it could be.
Thanks for any and all feedback.
The plane has not yet been painted and will undergo quite a bit of disassembly for the process of shipping and panel reinstallation.
What I'd like to know is what modifications and improvements should be considered for an aircraft at this stage of completion? For example, I've read about the PlaneAround door center cam kit and I intend to have this installed. All of these improvements or modifications will be performed by the shop.
I'm also intrigued by the SDS EM-5 and am considering having this installed as well, although I have not committed to anything at this point.
While the plane will probably undergo nearly a complete rewire, I know my father installed a Vertical Power VPX and as of now, I intend to keep that as part of the new electrical and avionics installation.
I'm sorry my dad never got to fly his airplane and I'd really like to make this the airplane he dreamed it could be.
Thanks for any and all feedback.
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