Here are some things that we bought. These are things not included in the kit.
| Item |
Cost |
Purchased from |
Notes |
| Duckworks HID lights (2) |
$440 |
Duckworks Aviation |
We went with the 35 watt lights. |
| Heated pitot/AOA |
$450 |
Aircraft Spruce |
Non-Heated was $250 less but we opted to get heated. |
| Gretz Mount for pitot |
$110 |
Aircraft Spruce |
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| SafeAir tubing for pitot/aoa/static |
$110 |
Cleaveland Aircraft Tool |
This is an optional upgrade to the aluminum lines. Glad we did it. |
| 50' wiring conduit |
$15 |
Van's Aircraft |
Would avoid corrugated conduit in future if possible (wires snag too easy). |
| Proseal |
$60 |
Van's Aircraft |
Has a shelf life of a few months so dont buy too early. Can be kept in freezer to prolong. |
| Andair Fuel Selector |
$200 |
Van's Aircraft |
Most people opt for this optional upgrade. |
| Bonaco brake lines (at gear legs only) |
$70 |
Bonaco |
Upgraded brake lines that run up gear legs only at this time. |
| Fuel Transducer (red cube) FT-60 |
$200 |
Aircraft Spruce |
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| Foam insulation |
$300 |
Aircraft Spruce |
Sound dampening from 3/4"-1/4" thick and generally thicker fwd and thins out going aft. |
| Stick Grips (Tosten) |
$250 |
Tosten Manufacturing |
2-axis trim + 4 other buttons. Will setup as: com swap, PTT, AP cancel, Dynon feature. |
| Trim relays for stick grips (2 total) |
$100 |
Aircraft Spruce |
Need relays if you want both sticks to have button functionality. |
| Molex/Dsub/connectors |
$50 |
SteinAir |
DSubs for dynon skyview network cables that we built, molex for other plugs we used. |
| Headphone + MIC Jacks (4 pack) |
$30 |
Aircraft Spruce |
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| Epoxy + fiberglass |
$150 |
West Marine - Local store |
We discovered that it's cheaper to buy West Systems epoxy and hardener from Aircraft Spruce. |
| Electrical components per aeroelectric Z-13 |
$500 |
B&C Specialty Products |
aeroelectricconnection - Bob Nuckolls is the man! |
| Electrical (Vans basic electrical kit) |
$300 |
Van's Aircraft |
In hindsight would buy wire needed from Stein instead. |
| Electrical (wire) |
$125 |
SteinAir |
#2 gauge ground and power wire - gets expensive due to the long runs needed in the -10 |
| 3rd door latch system |
$450 |
Plane Around |
Help prevent our doors from logging their own separate flight time. |
| Lord adhesive (instead of weld-on) |
$175 |
Krayden |
Don't forget the caulk gun adapter! |
| Bob Archer VOR |
$100 |
Aircraft Spruce |
Not as good as whisker annetna but we're going to try them. Should be ok to start us out. |
| Ignition switch+door locks |
$150 |
Aircraft Spruce |
Used ACS. Could use a push start button but I like the extra deterrent of a keyed igition. |
| Transponder antenna |
$18 |
Aircraft Spruce |
Nice and cheap |
| 2 comm antennas |
$100 |
eBay |
Saving a buck or two by getting used antennas. |
| Overhead Console |
$1,000 |
Aerosport Products |
An EXCELLENT upgrade. Especially in GA heat, the overhead air will be well worth it. |
| Fiberglass Headliner w/out fabric |
$245 |
Aerosport Products |
Makes finishing interior cabin top much easier. |
| Headliner Fabric (2.5yds) |
$18 |
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft |
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| Matco Nosewheel |
$130 |
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Vans has redone their nosewheel recently tho so upgrade might not be needed. |
| Scat tubing for overhead console |
$40 |
Aircraft Spruce |
There are different temp ratings you can buy. In this case, the cheap stuff is fine. |
| Aveo eyebeam touch overhead LED light |
$160 |
Aircraft Spruce |
Splurged to get a nice eyeball light to go in the center of our overhead console. |
| Overhead air vents (4) |
$350 |
Aircraft Spruce |
We went with Aveo vents. Stein air vents are a good option too. |
| Airgizmo 696 panel dock |
$165 |
Aircraft Spruce |
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| Total |
$6,561 |
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