Episode 43 - Hands Down the Best Rans S21 Build Tips We've Received To Date!

[@honeycomb8753]

Excellent wealth of knowledge right there. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bravo_X-Ray]

thanks for capturing the tips from the experience builder and get under to get the back of panel shots. Avionics and wiring is like a Bermuda Triangle for the first time builder. Love to hear more from the experience builder's tips.

[@DadandChad]

Yeah, it's an enigma. I'd sugggest hiring a good avionics shop to help. I went with pacific coast avionics. They help long after they have been paid. There is a lot of crap you aren't evening thinking about that you will need help with once the place is ready to fly.

[@doncatch1]

Good stuff. Enjoyed several times.

[@DadandChad]

Thanks for watching!

[@s-21project92]

Would love to see more tips and conversation from Dan. Good idea on nut plating the cowling. Getting the cowling off the 172 by myself was always a pain. Those cam locks were always hanging up!

[@DadandChad]

Awesome! We filmed more video with Dr. Don Tuesday in our shop! Should drop that video next week. We had some unexpected things come up this week and haven't had time to edit this weeks video on time. I'm working on it now.

[@Conn653]

Great seeing and hearing Dr. Chris again He was my physician back in the mid 80's. Glad to know he's still flying!

[@DadandChad]

Man that's awesome! We really like Dr. Don! 👍

[@mikezuro2514]

Both planes the same color reminds me of my dad who has a house in Tucson and North Carolina with the same cars parked out front, same decor, etc. When my wife tells me I'm turning into my dad I grin when she adds "and that's a good thing".

[@DadandChad]

I see my Dad in the mirror more clearly the older I get. It's definitely a good thing! 😊

[@Project2Aero]

My two "Dream Aircraft" there! Dan seems like a cool fella to hang out with for the afternoon!

[@DadandChad]

Yeah, he's great! This is his 6th build. Plus if you become ill he is a MD so he can fix that too. 😆

[@kellycrain56]

Great post. He has come out with a new aluminum door handle kit. Just got mine and it is way nicer then the plastic

[@DadandChad]

Don stopped by and brought some material for me to make my own door handles. He had spent a lot of time cutting flat stock. I said you haven't seen the new handles? Don ordered them right then! Lol

[@deckmasters7208]

So cool seeing stuff close to home and seeing/hearing Poplawski... he painted my friends Bonanza & Baron... glad to hear he's still doing it. Love the S-21, sharp build!!

[@DadandChad]

Thank you.

[@bradalgra8088]

Wow! The Dr. sure knows how to build some nice aircraft. Great attention to detail and super clean builds. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with your -21 !

[@DadandChad]

Thank you! It sure is nice having the Doc when we have questions! 💪🏻

[@robfox333]

apart from putting all your avionics s/ns etc on a sheet to carry in the aircraft, I plan on doing what I did with my O-1G Birddog and C195, I also put all the digitised manuals, hand books, all publications on a USB stick and keep in the plane, (wrapped inside a small flip top candy tin) being ex military you can imagine how many publications associated with the O-1 !) . Although most are available online sometimes you got no service. Great Vids, keep up the good work

[@DadandChad]

Being prepared. I like it! Thanks for watching.

[@craigsanders6925]

Did you ever consider bucked rivets instead of pulled since that is what the RV has on it.

[@DadandChad]

No, the kit is designed with pulled rivets.

[@scsirob]

Thanks for sharing! I'm going to steal some of these ideas and retrofit them on my S-6S.

[@DadandChad]

We want to see pictures! 😎🙏

[@scsirob]

@@DadandChad You're on! Here's a link, check out those non-standard S-6S gear legs installed in 2003 that are now S-21 standard: www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/ph-anr The S-21 door lock mechanism is soo much better than on the S-6S, I'm going to retrofit those!

[@bittnerbs]

Gorgeous! Great video with a lot of good info!

[@DadandChad]

Thanks! 💪🏻

[@ransrb7126]

Thanks for posting!!! Great info for us 'newbie' S-21 builders.

[@DadandChad]

No problem! Thanks for watching! I plan on going back for more tips.

[@jimstoops5792]

Glad to see you found and did the same thing i did. I replaced all those cheap Southco's with screws. A hundred times better.

[@DadandChad]

I'm glad Dr Don told me about it before I we did it. Look for another video with Dr Don at our shop going over our plane! Should drop next week. I'm editing this weeks video now. Sorry I'm behind. Too much to do! 🤦‍♂️

[@coolgeorgiaguy]

@@DadandChad You can get springs for the Southco fasteners that pop the fastener out and make the cowling removal quick and easy. Without the springs it is a pain as discussed in the video.

[@DadandChad]

@@coolgeorgiaguy thank you. We will check into that! 🙏

[@coolgeorgiaguy]

@@DadandChad I should've given part numbers before, so here you go: 82-46-101-41: Black Cup Washer 43-13-1-24: Eject Spring

[@CLEAREDDIRECT]

Great info, thanks!

[@DadandChad]

Thanks Steve.

[@tomshelton435]

Gorgeous s21. I love the yellow & blue. His call letters are DC

[@DadandChad]

I noticed that. Ours are too for Dad and Chad. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@422904]

I like using vaseline/petroleum jelly as a pro seal release agent. I would use steel screws until you have everything fit it up and then use your stainless for final install, the stainless tends to gall after just a couple times of use, LPS 1 helps for install, Pretty planes!

[@DadandChad]

I've learned the stainless screws gall the hard way. 🤦‍♂️

[@ronstowell8646]

I flew with Don a few months ago in this aircraft. I'm sold and want to build one myself.

[@DadandChad]

Awesome Ron! They are very nice aircraft. The only drawback is the wait. 🤷‍♂️

[@mikeryan6277]

@@DadandChad you aren’t lying Randy needs to work longer hours lol

[@ivanvujosevic289]

Don’s in Grand Prairie. Where are y’all located? I’m not too far from ennis and i am about to put in an order for a rans s21. I’m in Lewisville

[@DadandChad]

South Ft Worth.

[@robertko85]

I wonder what the access panels are for on the tailcone? Access to the vertical stab bolts??

[@DadandChad]

You answered your question! 😆

[@robertko85]

@@DadandChad kinda figured. They are a bear to get to.

[@philipritson8821]

Is that an RV-4 or RV-8 in the background?

[@DadandChad]

I believe it's an 8

[@doncatchpole7370]

Good stuff

[@DadandChad]

Thanks for watching Don!

[@mdomor1676]

❤ nice 👍

[@bernardmauge8613]

I dont think bugs ever came into contact with his plane.

[@wilfredpacquin2213]

Pilots talk too much, how about fly the darn aircraft and meow after.😊

[@DadandChad]

We have lots to talk about! 😉