toaster73(at)earthlink.ne
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 Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:56 pm Post subject: panel (homebuilders?) |
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I too am a bit surprised about all the farming out, in everything for that
matter, not just panels. Maybe the "do it all guys" stay quiet. I guess I
feel like the poor guy with lots of time. I may end up with 5 years to get
my plane done which is ok - I am a tinkerer and I want to know how every bit
of that airplane was put together/designed. I will be doing my own
interior, panel/wiring, some of the engine (depending on what ECI might put
out), painting, and slow build kit. I am even utilizing the second
hand/salvage yards when possible ($75 heated pitot probe and homemade
mount). I will probably come up with a copy of that new overhead vent/light
system rather than pay the $1200. I sold my 1951 Bonanza to try and escape
some of the "aviation pricing". I was also thinking of finding that same
1951 Bonanza overhead ventilation scoop in salvage to use on the 10. I like
making and fixing stuff and I like saying "I did that". I think the kit
industry has really made the airplane building so much more accessible to
the non-geeks with a willingness to part with money more than time. It is
all supposed to be a learning experience and in todays industry there are
opportunities to decide just how much you want to learn. Some have time
some have money. Whatever works .
Chris Lucas
#40072
starting fuse and ending wings
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