ronshort2000
Member
Been lurking and watching for a while and a couple of weeks ago I finally pulled the trigger on an emp for the -10. Lead time was 6 weeks when I ordered and I see that has bumped up to 4 months, and wings went from 5 to 6 months. On top of my regular schedule for working on the plane, I have 4 weeks of vacation time this summer so I figure I can finish the emp in 5 – 6 months. That means I really need to order the wings now to avoid a work stoppage. Makes me a little nervous to order the wings before even starting the emp, but with the lead times we are seeing, it makes sense.
My big issue now is deciding what mods I want for the wings and if I need to have Vans modify the kit. I am seriously thinking about the zip tips. I like the integrated lights, but they are a good bit of money. Other than looks and ease have people noticed any other benefits from the zip tips? How is the quality of the lighting for taxi and landing?
I am also going to go with Advanced Flight Systems and the autopilot servos for ailerons and elevator. Is there any changes needed for installing these? Should I order the servo now so that I can put it in the emp as I build it?
Any other common mods for the wings I should be considering? I want to keep the cost and time reasonable so not going overboard, but don’t want to miss something Important either.
Any other suggestion and hints would be very appreciated. And Thanks!
My big issue now is deciding what mods I want for the wings and if I need to have Vans modify the kit. I am seriously thinking about the zip tips. I like the integrated lights, but they are a good bit of money. Other than looks and ease have people noticed any other benefits from the zip tips? How is the quality of the lighting for taxi and landing?
I am also going to go with Advanced Flight Systems and the autopilot servos for ailerons and elevator. Is there any changes needed for installing these? Should I order the servo now so that I can put it in the emp as I build it?
Any other common mods for the wings I should be considering? I want to keep the cost and time reasonable so not going overboard, but don’t want to miss something Important either.
Any other suggestion and hints would be very appreciated. And Thanks!