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Start small! The best way to learn is with a small kit so you can understand the full process. A 5-10 light small kit makes a perfect learner kit. (We also provide the map and frame now as well if needed) Once you get the feel for the small kit then we recommend trying the larger kits. 

YES! Many of our orders are gifts to pilots. For gift kits we recommend the kits with 5-20 lights that include the frame and map. This makes assembly as easy as possible for them and they can enjoy their kit usually the same day it is received. (Setup time of 30 minutes approx)

It really depends. The small 25 light kit that we made for the video tutorials took a total of about an hour. It also depends on how much detail you want to put into it. That's the beauty of a DIY kit is you get to decide.

This is the best map file we have found, caution it is a large download and takes awhile. Direct from the FAA website.

https://aeronav.faa.gov/visual/12-29-2022/PDFs/US_WallPlan.pdf

Yes, if you are ordering 10+ kits in one order, please contact us so we can get you a quote. 

Contact us a for a quote on international shipping. We hope to have live shipping quotes for international purchases soon!

Yes, if for any reason you are not happy with the kit please contact us so we can setup a return. Once the kit is received we will refund your payment. (you are responsible for return shipping, or we can generate a label and minus it from the refund amount) Refunds are limited to 30 days after purchase so please make sure your kit works upon arrival.

*Once a kit is assembled it is no longer eligible for refund*

Absolutely, most of the time we can cheaply ship replacement or repair parts if you accidently broke something during assembly. If you get stuck please message us using the chat feature so we can assist.

Sure! Feel free to move at your own pace and whatever order works best for you. If you need help check out the video tab on how to connect via wifi and program.

Yes! Every hub is now enabled up to 300 airports. You can also order additional lights only through the DIY Metar store.

No, all the programming is done via WIFI. You will need a smart phone, or laptop to be able to program. (some desktops with wifi will work as well)

If other airports are working, but one is not, then first verify that they have a current weather report. You can use https://www.aviationweather.gov/ to check. Also make sure the full airport code is added. Example LAL (Lakeland, Fl) should be KLAL.

Skyvector.com is another great resource to see which airports have updated metars. (Looks familiar right?)

We can accommodate custom kits of this size. They do become pricy though. Feel free to contact us and we can put a quote together for you. Kits this size also require a separate power supply.

If this is your first DIY led sectional we recommend starting with a 5-10 light kit before attempting larger projects. Our current hubs support up to 250 lights with no modification.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KS4167Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

This accommodates both our new and old style lights, and attaches to a power drill. Caution its sharp!

Yes the LED can only be plugged in one way for the hub to be able to communicate with them. If you ordered a kit the proper adapters have already been installed. Simply plug them in and you are good to go.

If you are extending or accidentally cut your cord, the wires on the led side with the black computer chip are the ones you want to go to the hub.

Sure! We are happy to meet you at KBOW which is where our plane is hangered. We can make arrangements to meet in the FBO. Just shoot us a message! 

We have a 1966 Piper Comanche 260B that we enjoy flying out of central Florida. KBOW is our home airport.

See the video below labeled how to get back into setup mode.

Here's a picture of the chip and hub case before we add the wires to it:

HUB CHIP

Check out our new build tips page here:
BUILD TIPS

Check out our new build tips page here:
BUILD TIPS

There are certain dual band routers that the hub does not work with. We figured out a way to make it work and you can enable it in the settings using "Y" under wifi compatability.

Sometimes airports or towers will skip a metar reporting or the equipment is broken. With fill in the blank the hub will look at a nearby airport and attempt to guess the current condition. This will keep all the led lighted up even if the weather report is missing. SKIP will still work and keep the light turned off. 

At the bottom of this page there is a great explanation, keep scrolling down :)