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Old 12th May 2003 | 17:53
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stiknruda
 
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GF,

May I suggest that you do not restrict yourself to kits?

I built mine from plans and this allowed me to source the material from the best/cheapest/lowest lead-time suppliers.

As it is a non CofA aeroplane it is amazing which places suddenly become aircraft part stockists...

B&Q
Maplins
Radio Spares
Demon Tweeks



to name but a few.

You also have the flexibility to make very subtle changes that obviously do not require PFA approval - such as rearranging the instrument panel. The kit may come with a specific panel layout which when you try to alter it requires you to buy a longer tacho drive cable or may need a 90degree tacho drive adaptor - more expense!
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