Go-Kit. What do you pack?

[Guitarmaster]

Besides a 3/8, 1/2, 7/16 and a screwdriver, what do you guys pack in a go-kit?

[Marauder]

Just now, Guitarmaster said:

Besides a 3/8, 1/2, 7/16 and a screwdriver, what do you guys pack in a go-kit?

You are scaring me Matt. You got a camera on me? I just came back from the airport. I carry a fishing tackle box with all kinds of goodies. If you recall recently, I had problems with my spark plugs. Had two brand new ones, including gaskets in the box. Also have;

Permatex anti-seize, spare fuel nozzle, adell clamps, tie wraps, wrenches for spark plugs/harnesses, air pressure gauge, brake pad with rivets (guess what, I'm using them this week!), spare bulbs, electrical tape, multi-tip screwdriver, cotter pins, safety wire and safety wire tool. I know there are other things in there as well. Basically anything that can help me get out of Dodge if something breaks. May not be able to do the work myself, but have stuff that will help not be stuck because I needed it.

[bradp]

3 passports and a good bottle of scotch?  Does that count?  

Ratchet, spark plug, plug anti seize, spark plug washer, landing light, extra nav bulb, backpack with first aid kit and basic survival gear.  Zip ties.  Duct tape. 

[Hank]

Gotta have safety wire & pliers, and sandpaper to scuff dirty connections. Lotsa hand tools, rags, and don't forget the Leatherman!

[Guest]

Window polish and cloths, #2 Phillips screwdriver, 1 spare oil, fuel sample cup, fuel stick and me.

Clarence 

[rbridges]

I just bought a spark plug socket and extension to add to the kit. 

[DonMuncy]

39 minutes ago, rbridges said:

I just bought a spark plug socket and extension to add to the kit. 

Don't forget to epoxy a magnet in the socket to hold the plug in. A little trouble to do, but you will thank yourself many times.

[201er]

Besides the typical thing mentioned, I learned the hard way two important things to have. A set of jack points and a spare fuel sump valve. If the existing sump starts a leak, the only way to stop it may be to replace it entirely.

[PTK]

Master Card.

[FlyDave]

Everything previously mentioned plus this:

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/rescuetape.php

[Bob_Belville]

1 hour ago, M20Doc said:

Window polish and cloths, #2 Phillips screwdriver, 1 spare oil, fuel sample cup, fuel stick and me.

Clarence 

Ditto plus several 9V, AA, AAA. Sic-sacs, Travel Johns. (I run fine wires, don't carry spare spark plugs.)

[N131MA]

After I got stranded with a flat tire at a remote airport: A can "Fix-A-Flat"

[201er]

1 hour ago, Bob_Belville said:

Ditto plus several 9V, AA, AAA. Sic-sacs, Travel Johns. (I run fine wires, don't carry spare spark plugs.)

What runs on a 9v?

[MB65E]

Older ANR Dave Clarks guessing.

Small parts cups. Large Ziploc bags. Handful of hardware. #10 tap. Spare nose tube. I'm always short nice rags. Knipix pliers. Spare cotterpins.  Up front in the ash tray I keep a super tiny multi screwdriver for all of my tinkering during flight. At least 2 credit cards. $150 cash. All of the tooling can be lightend up by having smaller ratchets. Mini sockets, light weight wrenches, ditch the carring cases, small canvas/nylon zipper bags work well to contain everything. I don't like being stuck.

-Matt 

[Jerry 5TJ]

I think "roughing it" is traveling with just a single credit card.  

 

[NotarPilot]

2 hours ago, Jerry 5TJ said:

I think "roughing it" is traveling with just a single credit card.  

 

Or a $500 credit limit like I had in college.

[Guitarmaster]

Everything previously mentioned plus this:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/rescuetape.php

I bought some of this at Oshkosh. Cool stuff and I have used it (not on the airplane) already. It is also available at the local hot-rod shop for less... Of course, it's not FAA approved.




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[1964-M20E]

Owner supplied parts is all you need to say.

[Bob_Belville]

What runs on a 9v?

Older DC headset NC.

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[Danb]

+1 on cash, credit cards, oil, leatherman, nothing else I'd have no clue how to use them

[201er]

You people are so naive... never flown to places where a credit card is good for nothing but a door opener 

[carusoam]

I bring several tools when I travel...

0) Positive attitude

1) visa

2) mastercard

 3) amex

4) discover

5) Idevice1

6) idevice 2

7) internet

8) MS

9) 201ers phone number

10) my home drome's phone number

11) my MSC's phone number

12) my passport, kept in the same kit

13) my tool kit looked a lot like a black leather briefcase, more or less.

If I get this far down the list, I survived, but my plane will be towed home in pieces.

Best regards,

-a-

[bradp]

Connection to internet so I can contact the wonderful, hospitable people here if I get stuck :-) 

Last year I thought I was stuck at 39N and Anthony was awesome and helped me out a bunch (thanks Anthony).

[Marauder]

You people are so naive... never flown to places where a credit card is good for nothing but a door opener :lol:

Mike -- these credit card folks are the same ones who will get eaten when the zombie apocalypse happens. ☠️


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[DonMuncy]

9 hours ago, 201er said:

You people are so naive... never flown to places where a credit card is good for nothing but a door opener 

In 2002 I flew my aunt to Osceola AR (07F) for a funeral. I saw nothing on the field except crop-dusters. The FBO guy said they didn't take credit cards, but said it would be fine if I sent him a check.