I'm getting started on an RV10 build and wanted to ask the pros what empennage options do I need to start thinking about, or purchasing soon? Right now I'm leaning toward Garmin G3X / GTN650 / etc for avionics and autopilot.
Here's what I can think of but I'm sure there are other good ideas out there.
-Autopilot servos and mounts
-Elevator trim
-Rudder trim / or yaw dampener
-Antennas
-ELT mount
-Pitot static ports and lines
-Tail beacon or strobe?
-Oxygen system mount?
-Camera mount w/USB power cable? (BuildFlyGo has a nice VS set-up on his 9!)
I'm giving myself 5 years to build this thing and don't love the idea of buying technology too far in advance , so how much of this stuff is easy to retrofit or add later? What should I absolutely buy and install while the empennage is opened up?
Thanks!
Here's what I can think of but I'm sure there are other good ideas out there.
-Autopilot servos and mounts
-Elevator trim
-Rudder trim / or yaw dampener
-Antennas
-ELT mount
-Pitot static ports and lines
-Tail beacon or strobe?
-Oxygen system mount?
-Camera mount w/USB power cable? (BuildFlyGo has a nice VS set-up on his 9!)
I'm giving myself 5 years to build this thing and don't love the idea of buying technology too far in advance , so how much of this stuff is easy to retrofit or add later? What should I absolutely buy and install while the empennage is opened up?
Thanks!