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graybeard
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 Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject: Endless questions |
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Next year's goal is to build out my QB fuselage and I want to install as much inside as I can before closing it up. Leads to numerous component location questions. Some are Dynon Skyview specific. Here's my list, all suggestions/recommendations/observations thankfully received:
ELT and antenna, Skyview GPS module, Skyview transponder, and Vertical Power VP-X. Shorter list than I thought. Must be overlooking a few items. I think I have the ADAHRS location figured out-probably on the baggage shelf unless there's someplace better. Also, I have to decide if I want access to the aft side of the panel through a cut-out in the F866B bulkhead. Awkward to cut in place and I will have large holes in the panel anyway for displays and only wiring harnesses on the backside. One more:
Is anyone flying with the MGL Mini EMS? I'm going Skyview for my PFD and GPS, but I want a dedicated engine display.
The MGL unit looks like the most bang for the buck, but their website has been my only source of information so far.
That's all I can think of for now. Probably just a start. Here's to a better year all around. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Stan Loer
RV8 QB
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kengstad(at)orclinic.com
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject: Endless questions |
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Stan,
For me this has been the hardest part of the build. No real guidance is given for all the "systems" installation, wiring runs, servos, magnetometers and such. I've pieced alot together from looking at what others have done but we all are putting in such diverse systems that it's hard to find much information in one place. Where are you putting your battery? -8 or -8a, VFR or IFR, are you building the panel yourself or having an avionics shop do it?
Kai
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Subject: Endless questions
Next year's goal is to build out my QB fuselage and I want to install as much inside as I can before closing it up. Leads to numerous component location questions. Some are Dynon Skyview specific. Here's my list, all suggestions/recommendations/observations thankfully received:
ELT and antenna, Skyview GPS module, Skyview transponder, and Vertical Power VP-X. Shorter list than I thought. Must be overlooking a few items. I think I have the ADAHRS location figured out-probably on the baggage shelf unless there's someplace better. Also, I have to decide if I want access to the aft side of the panel through a cut-out in the F866B bulkhead. Awkward to cut in place and I will have large holes in the panel anyway for displays and only wiring harnesses on the backside. One more:
Is anyone flying with the MGL Mini EMS? I'm going Skyview for my PFD and GPS, but I want a dedicated engine display.
The MGL unit looks like the most bang for the buck, but their website has been my only source of information so far.
That's all I can think of for now. Probably just a start. Here's to a better year all around. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Stan Loer
RV8 QB
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japhillipsga(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:49 pm Post subject: Endless questions |
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Stan, I'm not sure exactly what your asking. I built and fly an RV-8a which has a MGL EFIS with AP and SV GPS that I gain access to via a removable panel that I access through the baggage compartment. I have a new 406/9 kh ELT and invisible mounted antenna. What can I help you with? You can contact me by phone at 478-731-9678 or pm and best regards, Bill N288WP, RV-8a 30.2 hrs into Phase 1
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Dan.Beadle(at)inclinesoft
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:21 pm Post subject: Endless questions |
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I have spent a lot of time designing a removable panel. My goal is to have a sub-assembly that I can take out and service on the bench.
I designed the whole panel in 3D CAD to fit 10# into a 5# bag. You are doing far less, so you will have less trouble. I have dual GRT, dual AHRS, TruTrak AP, SL30, GNS430, GMA340 and GTX327. I just added a NavWorx ADS-B and a second GPS (actually a third - the ADS-B has a WAAS GPS built in). You can see the CAD at
http://mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=danbeadle&project=88&category=1659&log=134967&row=25
You can see the pilot's view at http://mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=danbeadle&project=88&category=1659&log=134897&row=28. Notice the two indentations on each side of the panel. The upper one is to clear the windshield roll bar mounting bolts. The lower ones are cosmetic. The whole subassembly comes out. I have all connections coming out to either D-Sub connectors or Amp barrel connectors for the higher current loads. I also have to remove two quick-connect pitot-static lines. Pulling the panel takes about 1/2 hour, but then working on it is easy.
I mounted the magnetometers aft of the baggage bay bulkhead. http://mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=danbeadle&project=88&category=1659&log=135870&row=20
I am also using VPX-Pro. I mounted it under the avionics bay. http://mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=danbeadle&project=88&category=7097&log=134388&row=17
I am pretty happy with the design. It is very, very crowded, but it all fits. I expect to make changes in the future – I don't know what… So I designed the rear of the bay to be screwed to the front panel. I can cut a new panel and change over radios without major redesign of the rear.
If you are interested in doing something like this, I can provide you with my 3D files or 2D drawings to get you started.
Dan Beadle
N14DB (Reserved)
Goal is fly May, 2012
From: Stan Loer <stazel(at)cpros.com (stazel(at)cpros.com)>
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Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 14:57:34 -0800
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Subject: Endless questions
Next year's goal is to build out my QB fuselage and I want to install as much inside as I can before closing it up. Leads to numerous component location questions. Some are Dynon Skyview specific. Here's my list, all suggestions/recommendations/observations thankfully received:
ELT and antenna, Skyview GPS module, Skyview transponder, and Vertical Power VP-X. Shorter list than I thought. Must be overlooking a few items. I think I have the ADAHRS location figured out-probably on the baggage shelf unless there's someplace better. Also, I have to decide if I want access to the aft side of the panel through a cut-out in the F866B bulkhead. Awkward to cut in place and I will have large holes in the panel anyway for displays and only wiring harnesses on the backside. One more:
Is anyone flying with the MGL Mini EMS? I'm going Skyview for my PFD and GPS, but I want a dedicated engine display.
The MGL unit looks like the most bang for the buck, but their website has been my only source of information so far.
That's all I can think of for now. Probably just a start. Here's to a better year all around. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Stan Loer
RV8 QB
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