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=== Before You Start === | |||
==== Special/New Tools/Supplies ==== | |||
* You need #27 and #30 plexi-bits for this section. | |||
* You need a way to cut into the leading edge of the wing -- consider using some combination of: jigsaw, oscillating tool, cutoff wheel, Dremel tool. | |||
* You need some double-sided tape (the plans recommend 3M Transfer Tape F9460PC VHB) | |||
* The plans suggest you may want to paint the inside of the cutout with either gloss white or matte black paint. | |||
==== Modifications to Consider ==== | |||
* Decide if you want to mount your light directly on the bracket or install a bracket to allow the light to be tilted up and down. You can use [https://store.vansaircraft.com/w-00016b-wing-bracket-w-00016b.html W-00016B] from Van's for this purpose. See [https://vansairforce.net/threads/rv-14-7-star-landing-lights-final-position-question.221902/ this discussion on VAF]. | |||
==== OP52-03/05 Template Pages ==== | ==== OP52-03/05 Template Pages ==== | ||
* The drawings are not printed at 1:1 scale, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7882157508571946 FB Post]. | * The drawings are not printed at 1:1 scale, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7882157508571946 FB Post]. | ||
* Note that as of Jan 2026 [https://tools.pdf24.org/en/split-pdf this free tool] can quickly and easily split each page of the OP-52 PDF into two 8.5x11 pages that you can then print without scaling on your normal printer. | |||
[[Category:Hints]] | [[Category:Hints]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:19, 26 January 2026
Build Instruction Updates
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Check for more recent updates here
Before You Start
Special/New Tools/Supplies
- You need #27 and #30 plexi-bits for this section.
- You need a way to cut into the leading edge of the wing -- consider using some combination of: jigsaw, oscillating tool, cutoff wheel, Dremel tool.
- You need some double-sided tape (the plans recommend 3M Transfer Tape F9460PC VHB)
- The plans suggest you may want to paint the inside of the cutout with either gloss white or matte black paint.
Modifications to Consider
- Decide if you want to mount your light directly on the bracket or install a bracket to allow the light to be tilted up and down. You can use W-00016B from Van's for this purpose. See this discussion on VAF.
OP52-03/05 Template Pages
- The drawings are not printed at 1:1 scale, see this FB Post.
- Note that as of Jan 2026 this free tool can quickly and easily split each page of the OP-52 PDF into two 8.5x11 pages that you can then print without scaling on your normal printer.