It is a bit overwhelming to consider building a plane. There seems to be a lot to consider. Thank you for your time reading this and giving feedback.
I am retired with several interests but love the idea of building my next plane, certainly cheaper and more fun than buying a 182. I'm currently the owner of a 172. I am a big guy, need to make sure I can fit before investing a lot. So my to do list:
-find a 10 and or 14 to sit in and try on for size. Might go see the rep near Philly and had an offer in VA for a 10 at a BnB.
-I've ordered a toolbox kit, no telling when that will come.
-Decide where I would build. Current thought is the garage as it is closer and likely cheaper to insulate.
-organize what we have better so a plane could take over a good section of a deep two car garage 24x40.
-Should I consider insulating and HVAC to make the next 2-??? years comfortable?
- For dust control, should I paint the concrete floor?
-Is normal household power enough for the tools? I thought I read someone putting in a 40 amp power outlet, if so, what is this for.
-Get active in EAA
- After trying on a plane for size, start with first kit order while the rest is worked on. Practice a lot after ordering tools.
-Watch the other half of the youtube videos about such things...
- what height workbench did you wish you had? Hip level? On wheels?
What else?
I am in eastern NC if you have a 10 or 14 within a days drive or flight.
Thank you.
I am retired with several interests but love the idea of building my next plane, certainly cheaper and more fun than buying a 182. I'm currently the owner of a 172. I am a big guy, need to make sure I can fit before investing a lot. So my to do list:
-find a 10 and or 14 to sit in and try on for size. Might go see the rep near Philly and had an offer in VA for a 10 at a BnB.
-I've ordered a toolbox kit, no telling when that will come.
-Decide where I would build. Current thought is the garage as it is closer and likely cheaper to insulate.
-organize what we have better so a plane could take over a good section of a deep two car garage 24x40.
-Should I consider insulating and HVAC to make the next 2-??? years comfortable?
- For dust control, should I paint the concrete floor?
-Is normal household power enough for the tools? I thought I read someone putting in a 40 amp power outlet, if so, what is this for.
-Get active in EAA
- After trying on a plane for size, start with first kit order while the rest is worked on. Practice a lot after ordering tools.
-Watch the other half of the youtube videos about such things...
- what height workbench did you wish you had? Hip level? On wheels?
What else?
I am in eastern NC if you have a 10 or 14 within a days drive or flight.
Thank you.