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* The plans have you build your own front wheel spacers but you can also buy nice pre-made ones from [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/wheelspacer05-12907.php Aircraft Spruce]. You'll need these regardless of the types of wheels you have on your plane (assuming you are using the standard wheel pants at least). | * The plans have you build your own front wheel spacers (48-16 Step 3) but you can also buy nice pre-made ones from [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/wheelspacer05-12907.php Aircraft Spruce]. You'll need these regardless of the types of wheels you have on your plane (assuming you are using the standard wheel pants at least). | ||
* Consider making or buying [https://flyboyaccessories.com/products/tug-guards-for-nosewheel-rvs-pair Tug Guards] | * Consider making or buying [https://flyboyaccessories.com/products/tug-guards-for-nosewheel-rvs-pair Tug Guards] | ||
* It's easy to do this at any time in the future, but some people like longer bolts for the nose wheel towbar attachment. [https://bogertaviation.com/products/rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits?_pos=37&_sid=aab4bb427&_ss=r This option] provides a more secure attachment but does stick out past the wheel pants by a little bit. | * It's easy to do this at any time in the future, but some people like longer bolts for the nose wheel towbar attachment. [https://bogertaviation.com/products/rv10-rv14-tow-pin-kits?_pos=37&_sid=aab4bb427&_ss=r This option] provides a more secure attachment but does stick out past the wheel pants by a little bit. | ||