Matt Dralle
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 Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject: Several unrelated questions |
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At 03:32 PM 6/13/2012 Wednesday, you wrote:
| Quote: | Am laying out the electrical/avionics systems wiring and keep dropping into "don't know" holes. Maybe I can tap into some expertise? All comments thankfully received. Hope I can pay it forward someday.
1. Originally settled on the ACK E-04 ELT, but now looking hard at the Ameri-King AK451-2D. Similar price and appears more "antenna installation" friendly. Planning on the Front Seatback Support location I've seen other builders use for the antenna mount. At 15” long, it appears that I might even be able to install the whip without canopy interference but not sure about that. Probably go with the rubber ducky.
2. Would appreciate any VP-X installation photos that might be available. I've got a tentative location identified, but it appears a bit tight.
3. Dynon Skyview: My glass panel planning BDS included a dedicated EMS. I still prefer that. I like the idea of a dedicated engine display. I'm considering the MGL mini-EMS. However, it's tough to justify the extra expense even though there is space on the panel.
Maybe it's just years of flying experience with separated flight and engine steam gauges. I'll be day/night VFR if that's any significance.
4. Really embarrassing. I want to check the trim servo, but haven't figured out the RayCo wiring diagram. Individual servo wires are not identified. A continuity check didn't help. Thought that the white wires would be +12V with one of the 3 wires going to the indicator providing the ground. Doesn't seem to work that way. Curses, foiled again.
Stan Loer
RV-8 QB
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Hi Stan,
Here's a few pictures of how I did my VP-200 Control Unit installation. VP-x Control Unit should be similar.
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2971&log=67193&row=157
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2971&log=75674&row=77
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2971&log=77065&row=71
And here's some pictures of how I mounted my "Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input" including antenna:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2971&log=77846&row=50
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2971&log=77847&row=49
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2971&log=77848&row=48
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category=2971&log=77849&row=47
Best regards,
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Matt Dralle
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