The following list is a starting point when acquiring tools for a Volato build project. It is not complete, but we recommend you speak with other Volato builders and tool suppliers to help determine what you need for your shop and project.

Please refer to the Volato plans for a comprehensive list of tools needed.

Aircraft Specialty Tools for the Volato 400

• 3X Rivet Gun (2X or 3X for QuickBuild)
• Non-Swivel Click-type Air Regulator
• 1″ Dia. Flush Set
• 1/8″ Cupped Set 3.5″
• 1/8″ Double Offset Cupped Set  (Not needed for QuickBuilds)
• Back Rivet Set
• Bucking bar (Tungsten or multiple shapes)
• Microstop Countersink Cage
• #40 Countersink – 3/32″ Rivet
• #30 Countersink – 1/8″ Rivet
• #6 Countersink – #6 Screw
• #8 Countersink – #8 Screw
• #10 Countersink – #10 Screw
• #40 Straight Flute Reamer
• #30 Straight Flute Reamer
• ¼” Straight Flute Reamer
• 7.9mm Straight Flute Reamer
• 5-10 #40 Jobber Drill Bits (for 3/32″ rivets)
• 5-10 #30 Jobber Drill Bits (for 1/8″ rivets)
• #19 Jobber Drill Bit
• #12 Jobber Drill Bit
• #10 Jobber Drill Bit
• #21 Jobber Drill Bit
• #28 Jobber Drill Bit
• ¼” Jobber Drill Bit
• “D” Jobber Drill Bit
• “N” Jobber Drill Bit
• 12″ #40 Drill Bit
• 12″ #30 Drill Bit
• Deburring Set – Large Holes
• Hex Shank Deburring Bit – Small Holes
• 3M Cut & Polishing Wheel 6″
• 3M hand pads
• Cleco Pliers
• 325 Cleco Fasteners – 3/32″ (30 required, 150 if QB, 500 if 10/14)
• 175 Cleco Fasteners – 1/8″ (10 required, 75 if QB)
• 10 Cleco Fasteners – 3/16″
• 4 Cleco Clamps – 1/2″ Jaws
• 4 Cleco Clamps – 1″ Jaws
• Hand or Pneumatic Squeezer and 3″ Yoke
• 1/8″ Universal Cupped Set
• Flat Set 1/2″ x 1/8″
• Flat Set 3/8″ x 1/8″
• 3/32″ Rivet Dimple Die
• 3/32″ Rivet Small Dia. Female Die
• 3/32” Rivet Close Quarters Dies (pop rivet operated)
• 1/8″ Rivet Dimple Die
• #6 Countersink – #6 Screw
• #8 Screw Dimple Die
• #10 Screw Dimple Die
• Unibit 1/4″ – 3/4″ by 1/16ths
• Fluting Pliers
• 10″ Curved tool File
• 22″ Reach Skin Dimpling Tool (C-frame)
• Back Rivet Plate
• Hand Seamer Pliers

Specialty Tools Needed Late in the Project (borrow if possible)

• Tube Bender
• Tube Flaring Tool
• Wire Crimping Tools
• Ft.-Lb Torque Wrench
• Angle Die Grinder and Cutoff Discs (for plexiglass and fiberglass)

Optional Specialty Tools  

• Angle Drill Attachment & Threaded Drill Set 6 pc.
• Dimple Die Organizer
• Rivet Measuring Gauge
• 3/32” Pin Punch
• 1/8” Pin Punch
• Edge Former Tool
• In-Lb Torque Wrench

Standard Shop Tools (available at local hardware stores)

• Drill (Air or Cordless)
• Metal Snips: Left & Right
• Pop Rivet Tool
• 24″ Stainless Rule
• Slow, Lightweight, Cordless Screwdriver (for deburring)
• Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers
• Removable Scotch Magic Tape & Tape Dispenser
• Hearing Protector
• Safety Glasses
• File Card / Brush
• Standard files
• Standard Sockets, Wrenches, Screwdrivers
• Steel and Composite Hammers
• Air Tool Oil
• Air compressor (3-5cfm @ 90 psi) & Hose

Optional Shop Tools (available at local hardware stores)

• Drill Press
• Band Saw
• Belt or Disc Sander
• Vise