Tips (more in my builders log) 


* If you notice any errors in the links please let me know.*

Credit Card Purchases

 

 

If you pay Vans Aircraft, or other companies in foreign currency most credit card companies will charge you 2-2.5%. If you pay by debit card you will not have protection under the consumer credit regulations.  Not wishing to advertise, but one known credit card which does not charge for overseas payments is Nationwide Gold Card

 
Get approval from your spouse/partner/etc


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I knew I had achieved this when I received this sign from my lovely lady on my birthday just prior to starting the first rivet!

From www.spmsigns.com 



Heated Primer/Epoxy Store

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For parts follow this link but this gives you an idea ....

 


Torque Wrench Extension (crow's foot) Calculator:
Wrench Length:
Adapter Length:
Desired Torque:  
Torque Wrench Setting:

Wrench length = Centre of handle to centre of drive. Adapter (crows foot wrench) length = centre of drive to centre of nut.
See this for further info (PDF)



AN Fittings Torque Document from Aeroquip - includes alternate method if torque wrench wont fit.
 

Build Tips Videos The EAA have released various videos here and some are very good indeed
 
 

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