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robin1(at)mrmoisture.com
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 10:14 am    Post subject: RV-8 Side Consoles Reply with quote
Can anyone refer me to photos of side consoles for an RV-8/A. I remember
seeing builders modify the side brackets for more surface area and maybe
even a slightly different angle to mount switches, breakers or ??? Any
photos would be appreciated.

Robin

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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 12:12 pm    Post subject: RV-8 Side Consoles Reply with quote
Hi Robin,
I suspect I'm the guilty party. I'll email you photos, off list.
Charlie Kuss
RV-8A wiring
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From: Robin Marks <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
Subject: RV-8 Side Consoles
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 2:07 PM

<robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>

Can anyone refer me to photos of side consoles for an
RV-8/A. I remember
seeing builders modify the side brackets for more surface
area and maybe
even a slightly different angle to mount switches, breakers
or ??? Any
photos would be appreciated.

Robin




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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:11 am    Post subject: RV-8 Side Consoles Reply with quote
I decided to concentrate many of the electrical circuits into an enclosed
right side console on my RV-8. I incorporated various ideas from other RV
builders and was also inspired by military aircraft configurations. The
result was a modification that is my personal effort designed in part to
free up some precious real estate space on the instrument panel but I was
also interested in cosmetic appeal. I made the right side console hinged
for improved open access. It contains almost all the circuit breakers and
key switch functions such as boost pump and various light circuits. The
console also includes the ELT remote indicator, intercom and Hobbs meter.
In addition, I mounted the flap relay deck and a terminal board for
use with the pilot and passenger Infinity joystick grips behind the console
using dimpled screw holes through the side skin to attach the components.
Also hidden from view behind the console is the MK-111 speed controller
for the elevator trim and the relay for the aileron trim function. I mounted
those components on the gear tower. I am pleased with the way it all
turned out.




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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:33 am    Post subject: RV-8 Side Consoles Reply with quote
At 11:07 AM 5/9/2009 Saturday, you wrote:
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>

Can anyone refer me to photos of side consoles for an RV-8/A. I
remember seeing builders modify the side brackets for more surface
area and maybe even a slightly different angle to mount switches,
breakers or ??? Any photos would be appreciated.

Robin


Hi Robin,

I didn't "expand" on the surface area available on the right hand console
of the RV-8, but I did make pretty good use of what is available. Attached
are a few pictures of what I've got. The Vertical Power VP-200 does most
of the Switching and Circuit breaker leg work, so I really only needed to
add switches for the Emergency Bypass functionality giving me redundant
connections to the battery if the VP-200 fails in flight. I also added a kill
switch for the Auto Pilot and Rear Grip switches.

If you guys haven't checked out the Vertical Power systems, I would
highly recommend you give them a look. http://www.verticalpower.com/
Very nice system that greatly simplifies the wiring installation.
Exceptionally high quality product and support. A+

Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
Laying Out Carpet in CAD...

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PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:31 am    Post subject: RV-8 Side Consoles Reply with quote
Robin, I have lots of pictures of side consoles in my RV-8 (and a few
opinions on what should go where, ha). After 75 hours of flight
time, I have no complaints at all about placement, maintainability, or
operation of any of the switches, etc. If you would like more
pictures of construction, or information, let me know.

Jim Gray
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