kevinsky18
Well Known Member
I?m getting very close to ordering my kit. When I do I plan on ordering the whole kit at once. The engine and avionics I?ll order later but everything else I want to pick up all in one go. Although I do have a good idea of the engine, prop and avionics that I will use so that should help with the rest of the decision making.
I?ve been doing a fair bit of research online and gone through the Vans catalogue for ideas. However, I?m not sure on which stuff is already included in the kits ect, especially when it comes to the wiring, interior and such.
Below is a long list with a number of my notations. I know it?s a long read but if people could take the time to go through things and give me feedback it would be much appreciated.
Mission: Mostly Day/night VFR with occasional very light IFR
Airframe:
Vans RV-8 (Tail Dragger)Quick Build $27,105
Tip Up Canopy
Electric Trim Both Elevator $260 and Aileron $280
Air Adjustable pilot Pedals
*Rear pedals $115 and power controls (not sure if rear power controls are an official vans option)
Doug Bell Tail Wheel $185
RV-8 Grove Airfoiled Gear $1,809
No Flop tubes in fuel tanks
Show Planes Cowl $1150
*Sam James Plenums $425 (Not sure if show planes has their own or if this will work with the show planes cowl)
*Sam James Wheel Pants $225 (Not sure how well these fit with the Grove Gear)
Massey Aircraft Hot Tips $550
Tracy Saylor's Hot Tips Light
Terry Jantzi Steering Link $130
*Terry Jantzi Sealed Bearing Tail Wheel $55 (Not sure if Doug bell uses a similar tire if he does I can scratch this)
Aircraft Spruce A-600 Brake Reservoirs - to replace leaky vans system $30
Fighter Stick Grip - Infinity Aerospace $175
DJM Throatle Quadrant - Upgrade through Vans
*Andair Fuel Vale 3 way - Upgrade through Vans I would ideally like a left, right, both and Aux selection. Not sure if Andair makes such an option.
Engine:
AeroSport IO-360-M2 (Parallel-Valve) ECI components $24000
Horizontal Facing Induction, Fixed pitch option with hollow crank for easy conversion to constant speed
AeroSport uses Precision fuel injection and prefers it due to use friendliness and customer service. No return fuel line required.
*10:1 piston $300. 11:1 is max but Aprox 500TBO AeroSport is leery of anything over 9.2
Dual Electronic Ignition - Light Speed Plasma III with Direct Crank sensor $2000
Stewart Warner 8406R Oil Cooler $531
Carbon Fiber Plenum (see above)
Exhaust:
*Vetterman 4-1pipe exhaust $700 not sure if this is included in the FWF kit
Prop:
*3 Blade Catto - Designed for max cruise Due to harmonics associated with the Electronic Ignition I need a wood or composite prop. Not sure if this is true if i go with a constant speed set up.
Avionics:
Internal Antennas wherever possible
Garmin 496 GPS
Garmin GPS panel Mount $95 Vans
Dynon FlightDEK-D180 $3200
Garmin SL-30 nav/com $3637 (not sure if I need an audio panel for this setup)
Garmin GTX-327 Transponder $1785 Vans
Misc
A lot of this stuff I don?t know if it already comes with any of the kits.
Mounted battery Harness Kit $310
Master relay ES-24115 $17 (starter solendiod)
Electric Flap Control Circuit Board $48 (to ease installation into grip)
*Foam Seat Cushions $295 Vans no covering (Suggestions for covering?)
5 point seat belts. $140 x 2 sets = $280
Canopy Cover Light weight $185 Normal weight $335
Non-Skid wing walk $18.95
Tie Down Rings $8.50 / set
Electric Primer $130
Decals and stainless steel data plate $15
Fire EX A600 Extinguisher $98.00
Switches, breakers, busbars????
Additional lighting for IFR flight?
Total of items with prices $70,326.50 Guess real cost around $75000 not including paint.
I?ve been doing a fair bit of research online and gone through the Vans catalogue for ideas. However, I?m not sure on which stuff is already included in the kits ect, especially when it comes to the wiring, interior and such.
Below is a long list with a number of my notations. I know it?s a long read but if people could take the time to go through things and give me feedback it would be much appreciated.
Mission: Mostly Day/night VFR with occasional very light IFR
Airframe:
Vans RV-8 (Tail Dragger)Quick Build $27,105
Tip Up Canopy
Electric Trim Both Elevator $260 and Aileron $280
Air Adjustable pilot Pedals
*Rear pedals $115 and power controls (not sure if rear power controls are an official vans option)
Doug Bell Tail Wheel $185
RV-8 Grove Airfoiled Gear $1,809
No Flop tubes in fuel tanks
Show Planes Cowl $1150
*Sam James Plenums $425 (Not sure if show planes has their own or if this will work with the show planes cowl)
*Sam James Wheel Pants $225 (Not sure how well these fit with the Grove Gear)
Massey Aircraft Hot Tips $550
Tracy Saylor's Hot Tips Light
Terry Jantzi Steering Link $130
*Terry Jantzi Sealed Bearing Tail Wheel $55 (Not sure if Doug bell uses a similar tire if he does I can scratch this)
Aircraft Spruce A-600 Brake Reservoirs - to replace leaky vans system $30
Fighter Stick Grip - Infinity Aerospace $175
DJM Throatle Quadrant - Upgrade through Vans
*Andair Fuel Vale 3 way - Upgrade through Vans I would ideally like a left, right, both and Aux selection. Not sure if Andair makes such an option.
Engine:
AeroSport IO-360-M2 (Parallel-Valve) ECI components $24000
Horizontal Facing Induction, Fixed pitch option with hollow crank for easy conversion to constant speed
AeroSport uses Precision fuel injection and prefers it due to use friendliness and customer service. No return fuel line required.
*10:1 piston $300. 11:1 is max but Aprox 500TBO AeroSport is leery of anything over 9.2
Dual Electronic Ignition - Light Speed Plasma III with Direct Crank sensor $2000
Stewart Warner 8406R Oil Cooler $531
Carbon Fiber Plenum (see above)
Exhaust:
*Vetterman 4-1pipe exhaust $700 not sure if this is included in the FWF kit
Prop:
*3 Blade Catto - Designed for max cruise Due to harmonics associated with the Electronic Ignition I need a wood or composite prop. Not sure if this is true if i go with a constant speed set up.
Avionics:
Internal Antennas wherever possible
Garmin 496 GPS
Garmin GPS panel Mount $95 Vans
Dynon FlightDEK-D180 $3200
Garmin SL-30 nav/com $3637 (not sure if I need an audio panel for this setup)
Garmin GTX-327 Transponder $1785 Vans
Misc
A lot of this stuff I don?t know if it already comes with any of the kits.
Mounted battery Harness Kit $310
Master relay ES-24115 $17 (starter solendiod)
Electric Flap Control Circuit Board $48 (to ease installation into grip)
*Foam Seat Cushions $295 Vans no covering (Suggestions for covering?)
5 point seat belts. $140 x 2 sets = $280
Canopy Cover Light weight $185 Normal weight $335
Non-Skid wing walk $18.95
Tie Down Rings $8.50 / set
Electric Primer $130
Decals and stainless steel data plate $15
Fire EX A600 Extinguisher $98.00
Switches, breakers, busbars????
Additional lighting for IFR flight?
Total of items with prices $70,326.50 Guess real cost around $75000 not including paint.
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