Hi,
I am, after many years wishing and hoping, going to build an RV-10 within the next couple of years, maybe 3.
The build start is pending moving, but an 'on-site' workshop is one of the requrements for the new abode so you can see that it's a serious plan.
The only things I have built before are a couple of RC planes, a habit as a kid of dissassembling a reassembling anything new (mechanical cars, planes, watches, professional multi-track records) to see how they work and rebuilt a few cars. Also spent a short while as an apprentice motor mechanic, rebuilt a couple of cars and motorcycles, and a few years as an electronic technician (although my primary career has been computer technology).
I'm not intimidated by the project, or the skills, but I am intimidated about making the right decisions for the 'optional' equipment.
I want to have a good cross-country VFR airplane.
With that in mind, I don't want to make the mistake of purchasing the wrong autopilot and / or glass cockpit, or purchasing the right one at the wrong time (too late, for example, to install servos).
So...I am starting the process of looking for advice. Where is a good place to find recommendations, warnings and general information in this regard ?
Vendor's information is always seductive (for example I am impressed with Dynon), but not always the most cost effective.
If you have suggestions or information of any kind, I'd appreciate all.
I am, after many years wishing and hoping, going to build an RV-10 within the next couple of years, maybe 3.
The build start is pending moving, but an 'on-site' workshop is one of the requrements for the new abode so you can see that it's a serious plan.
The only things I have built before are a couple of RC planes, a habit as a kid of dissassembling a reassembling anything new (mechanical cars, planes, watches, professional multi-track records) to see how they work and rebuilt a few cars. Also spent a short while as an apprentice motor mechanic, rebuilt a couple of cars and motorcycles, and a few years as an electronic technician (although my primary career has been computer technology).
I'm not intimidated by the project, or the skills, but I am intimidated about making the right decisions for the 'optional' equipment.
I want to have a good cross-country VFR airplane.
With that in mind, I don't want to make the mistake of purchasing the wrong autopilot and / or glass cockpit, or purchasing the right one at the wrong time (too late, for example, to install servos).
So...I am starting the process of looking for advice. Where is a good place to find recommendations, warnings and general information in this regard ?
Vendor's information is always seductive (for example I am impressed with Dynon), but not always the most cost effective.
If you have suggestions or information of any kind, I'd appreciate all.
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