Hello,
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm a former corporate pilot, retired in Idaho, and have recently had my interest in building/flying rekindled by my friend Chuck, who's an avid RV builder. I've just received my wing kit, and am in the process of inventory. Several years ago, I started an RV-7, but soon lost interest. Great airplane, great kit, but just didn't enjoy the dimple and rivet process, and, as my wife says: if you build an RV-7, you 'll end up with an RV-7. If only the CCEX was available those several years ago! Much more to my liking.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to beginning the wings - just as soon as the several grand kids who are visiting have returned to their homes.
Questions about tools:
Is the Spi-Tronics level a necessity? If a digital level is necessary, how accurate does it need to be? Degree? Tenth of a degree? What other choices have you used?
The tool list also says 60 - 3" spring clamps are necessary. Have any of you found this to be so? If not, how many have you needed at one time?
Thanks for any help you can offer!
Ken