Let's go flying kit

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Let's go flying kit

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I put together a kit of the things I believe might be needed for road-trips to/from the testing strip (13 miles away):

Badland F-3 “Let’s Go!” Kit

1. Rubber Malot
2. 25’ Nylon Rope
3. Gloves
4. 6” length 3/16” rod (tighten turnbuckles and clevis ends)
5. Portable Tire Inflator
6. Roll Duck Tape
7. Small VOM
8. Cargo Strap & Rachet
9. Phillips Screwdriver
10. Flat Screwdriver
11. Needle-nose Pliers
12. Small Adjustable wrench
13. 3/8” Nut Driver & Wrench (AN3 hardware)
14. 7/16” Nut Driver & Wrench (AN4 hardware)
15. 1/2" wrench
16. Shop Knife
17. Funnel
18. 32 oz Blue Max 2-Stroke Oil
19. Pre-Mixed Fuel (~ 2 gallons)
20. Quick connect/disconnect fuel line fitting and hose
21. Small Container … assortment of cotter pins, keys, AN3 & AN4 hardware

Missing anything?


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Very similar to my "go" kit, except I got lazy and bought a small inexpensive tool kit from Harbor Freight to cover the wrenches, screwdrivers and plyers.

I have most of the rest of what you listed, but am considering adding a few things you include in yours - some form of hammer and a cheap VOM to name two.

For the small container, I have the same items as you, but I also included a few feet of safety wire in mine.

I also have a selection of zip ties in various lengths.
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ksatter26 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:41 am I put together a kit of the things I believe might be needed for road-trips to/from the testing strip (13 miles away):

Badland F-3 “Let’s Go!” Kit

1. Rubber Malot
2. 25’ Nylon Rope
3. Gloves
4. 6” length 3/16” rod (tighten turnbuckles and clevis ends)
5. Portable Tire Inflator
6. Roll Duck Tape
7. Small VOM
8. Cargo Strap & Rachet
9. Phillips Screwdriver
10. Flat Screwdriver
11. Needle-nose Pliers
12. Small Adjustable wrench
13. 3/8” Nut Driver & Wrench (AN3 hardware)
14. 7/16” Nut Driver & Wrench (AN4 hardware)
15. 1/2" wrench
16. Shop Knife
17. Funnel
18. 32 oz Blue Max 2-Stroke Oil
19. Pre-Mixed Fuel (~ 2 gallons)
20. Quick connect/disconnect fuel line fitting and hose
21. Small Container … assortment of cotter pins, keys, AN3 & AN4 hardware

Missing anything?



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Really nice kit and good thinking. Thanks for posting it here. I'll be copying it, adding Peer's stuff, and of course adding a few things of my own for my planes unique differences.
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Who is this "Peet" fellah? :lol:
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LA F2 Flyer wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:16 pm Who is this "Peet" fellah? :lol:
I have no idea what you're talking about :lol: now where's that edit button? :oops:
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Peet is a " fat finger" reference to Peer ... zip ties and safery wire added ... thanks.
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No rain forecast until late this afternoon. Will try to get the beast off to the testing strip.

Added a couple of small wheel chocks to the kit.

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A nice addition. I'll need to remember to pack the ones I have in the garage...it's always the most obvious things that I end up leaving behind.

I can see forgetting the ramps to get the plane on and off the trailer...

-Peet (LOL)
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LA F2 Flyer wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:27 pm A nice addition. I'll need to remember to pack the ones I have in the garage...it's always the most obvious things that I end up leaving behind.
Just have someone drive the tow vehicle to 45 knots, then pull back on the stick. Reverse the process for landing. I mean the Navy guys do it all the time on ships, right? 😆
LA F2 Flyer wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:27 pm I can see forgetting the ramps to get the plane on and off the trailer...

-Peet (LOL)

OK Peet 😅 Ya killing me!
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I think Todd just found the easiest way to load and unload!

He will be sure to test it when he has his plane built...right Todd? hehe
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LA F2 Flyer wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:18 pm I think Todd just found the easiest way to load and unload!

He will be sure to test it when he has his plane built...right Todd? hehe
I'm a theoretical idea man. I let others test 😂
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Well played sir! :D
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