ORIGINAL: jester_s1
Big noob here. I plan to join a club to learn how to fly, but I need to get my equipment first. Is there a list on here someplace of everything a new pilot needs to get his plane off the ground? I'm building a Debonair if it matters.
I figured there would be a sticky for this, but no luck.
First I'll assume you mean a SPAD Debonair? That's fine I guess although I don't know much about SPADs myself.
Anyway about field gear. It's pretty basic really.
Fuel
Method for transfering fuel to tank. Pump (manual pump or syringe at minimum)
Glow plug ignitor
Chicken stick for flipping prop (to save fingers)
That instructor you mentioned before in the club.
This is the bare minimum. From here you can add more including tools and spare parts and items like tote boxes and power panels and electric starters.
Tools:
A quality 8 inch long box end wrench that fits your prop nut PROPERLY is an important tool. Gives sufficient length to properly tighten the nut. 4-way cross wrenches are too short.
4-way cross wrench is good for glow plugs though
A few screwdrivers that will fit various screws on plane and/or engine.
Allen wrench set. May need to be metric if using OS engine or similar. SAE set for other uses.
A cleaner such as Simple Green and paper towels.