This page include links and mods that I have found interesting and worthy of noting for my build.
Stainless steel heater control box from Aircraft Spruce: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/heaterbypass2.php
In reference to this Vans Airforce Post: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=147967
Brake pedal return spring mod (Includes part numbers): http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=425710&postcount=10
Here are some suggestions on cutting the W-716 pushrod length to 66 1/8″ to 66 7/32″ long to avoid any fitment issuess. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=110157&highlight=aileron+pushrod&page=2
Better Method for Attaching Fuel Tank Z Brackets: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=106499&highlight=fuel+tank+brackets
Very clean way of installing a smoke system: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=108152
Good discussion on switches and wiring for VPX: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=157539
Discussion on Wing Tip hinge mounting: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=157708
Huge Thread about Baja Designs for landing lights: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=105248
Company that sells CO detector and other neat gadgets: http://www.fdatasystems.com/
A great site that has tons of Weight and Balance spreadsheets, checklists and other great docs: http://www.rv7-a.com/n447rv_documents.htm
ProSeal discussion and lots of great hints / tips: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=7602
Wing Tip hinge style mounting done by Mike Bullock: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=799278&postcount=25
A PDF link hosted here from Mike’s website: WingtipHinges
Very nice metal Wing Stands:
http://www.rudigreyling.com/rv_tip_stands.html
And some nice improvements to this design:
Fuel System return lines, and parts list to complete:
http://www.rvplane.com/?categoryid=3&dayid=214
Parts list for a 3/8″ return line:
- (1) AN833-6D Elbow
- (1) AN924-6D nut
- (1) AN818-6D nut
- (1) AN819-6D sleeve
- (2) SB500-6 Bushing
- (1) AN Spacer, 6D
- (1) AT0-035×3/8×8′ 8′ of 3/8″ soft aluminum tubing
In addition to the return line, these Stainless hex-head screws are better for securing the access plate: https://www.mcmaster.com/92185a194
A good way to do Rudder Trim, with a servo and tab: http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20071104/index.html
Others Build Logs for Reference:
Great site that shows how I’d like to route my Pitot/AOA system.
https://johnsrv7a.wordpress.com/category/wings/pitot-tube-mounting/
Good information for the Bob Archer wingtip NAV antenna:
http://home.hiwaay.net/~sbuc/journal/sportcraft.htm