PaulvS
Well Known Member
Is there a "right" time to buy EFIS/EMS components, radios, GPS, servos, sensors etc. for a new build?
Buy too early... and there is a chance that something new will appear on the market. And a good portion of the warranty period will be used up before the first flight.
Buying late on the other hand makes it more difficult to complete equipment trays/instrument panel, wiring looms and runs while access is still good. There is also the risk of unexpected delay due to back-ordered items and rising costs, with the current pandemic supply chain issues.
If you've done this before, what do you recommend? Previously "best practice" would've been to buy as late as possible, but I'm not sure that applies anymore.
Buy too early... and there is a chance that something new will appear on the market. And a good portion of the warranty period will be used up before the first flight.
Buying late on the other hand makes it more difficult to complete equipment trays/instrument panel, wiring looms and runs while access is still good. There is also the risk of unexpected delay due to back-ordered items and rising costs, with the current pandemic supply chain issues.
If you've done this before, what do you recommend? Previously "best practice" would've been to buy as late as possible, but I'm not sure that applies anymore.