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by wiseguy59
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Sling 2 & LSA
Topic: Cabin Heating and Air Vent
Replies: 8
Views: 91422

Re: Cabin Heating and Air Vent

I'm not near the heater stage yet of the fuselage build process, but an email to: technical@slingaircraft.com could provide some insight. I'm still trying to get an idea of the effectiveness of the heater in stock form. If it's built correctly and still doesn't put out the heat, I'll look into going...
by wiseguy59
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Documenting a build here?
Replies: 9
Views: 19298

Re: Documenting a build here?

I've been using the EAA Builder's log, and it's great to have.
It's easy to use, and free to EAA members.
by wiseguy59
Mon May 01, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
Topic: "Electrical kit"?
Replies: 8
Views: 16531

Re: "Electrical kit"?

lutorm wrote: Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:59 am Yeah it'll take some time but we're building for recreation, right? I'd rather take the money and upgrade to a 916 instead! ;)
I'm looking at Edge Performance. After that Kitplanes article, I really like what they make.
by wiseguy59
Mon May 01, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Priming & Painting
Topic: Paint Booth Size
Replies: 1
Views: 9454

Re: Paint Booth Size

I primed all of my Sling 2 skins outside, using sawhorses and 2x4s. When it comes to the complete assemblies(wings, HS, VS, etc.) the size booth will depend on how many pieces you want to paint at once. The wings are long and not too wide, but if you have them mounted on a roller fixture to turn the...
by wiseguy59
Mon May 01, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: General Sling Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: Tools to build
Replies: 20
Views: 46472

Re: Tools to build

Oh cool - it's not just me where the rivets jam... :) In watching the hour long tour on YT of the Sling factory in SA one of the guys giving the tour said there as a little north of 22,000 rivets. That seems awfully high to me. But yes - the Milwaukee is more than adequate to build one of these pla...
by wiseguy59
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Firewall forward
Topic: Alternative Engines
Replies: 8
Views: 19281

Re: Alternative Engines

I've been looking at Edge Performance, seeing they can give me a little more power than the standard Rotaxes without having to go turbocharged. I'm not looking to get a higher top speed out of my Sling 2, but want to climb out quicker on those high density altitude days. Their fuel injection reprogr...
by wiseguy59
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Firewall forward
Topic: Alternative Engines
Replies: 8
Views: 19281

Re: Alternative Engines

I've been looking at Edge Performance, seeing they can give me a little more power than the standard Rotaxes without having to go turbocharged. I'm not looking to get a higher top speed out of my Sling 2, but want to climb out quicker on those high density altitude days. Their fuel injection reprogr...
by wiseguy59
Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
Topic: Panel CAD
Replies: 6
Views: 83339

Re: Panel CAD

Maybe contact Midwest Avionics and see if they have something that you could use.
I would think they would, because of the number of panels they do.
by wiseguy59
Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
Topic: "Electrical kit"?
Replies: 8
Views: 16531

Re: "Electrical kit"?

I've purchased my empennage and wing wiring from Midwest Avionics and I couldn't be happier with the quality or service. Everything is labelled very clearly and the lengths have been more than adequate. I was going to make the wiring harnesses myself, but the time it takes to make up the harnesses a...
by wiseguy59
Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: General Sling Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: Tools to build
Replies: 20
Views: 46472

Re: Tools to build

I'm having a heck of a time finding a used XT2. I've seen a few on ebay but they have looked pretty beat up. If anyone has other leads, please let me know. Have you looked into the cordless Milwaukee M12 rivet gun? Even though I have an air compressor, I knew that it would only be a matter of time ...