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1. 08:47 AM - Re: Kudos (Bill Watson)
2. 01:04 PM - Overhead Console Final Installation & TCAS Antenna Installation (Patrick Pulis)
3. 03:50 PM - Re: Overhead Console Final Installation & TCAS Antenna Installat (woxofswa)
4. 04:39 PM - Re: Overhead Console Final Installation & TCAS Antenna Installation (Kelly McMullen)
5. 06:33 PM - Matt's RV-8 Rebuild... (Matt Dralle)
6. 06:42 PM - Auto-response (Viorel Nichols)
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I had a similar experience. Having acquired it directly from Gretz, I
had to work with Andrew directly. I resisted sending the unit to Oz but
found that it was not expensive, surprisingly quick, and I got total
satisfaction from Andrew.
Since removing the pitot takes the plane off line, I found that I was
able to fashion a Vans Version 1.0 pitot to replace the Gretz in about
an hour.
None too soon with icing season approaching. I took on my first RV10
ice flying into Sandy's giant low. It happened so slowly and
unexpectedly that it caught me my surprise as I slowly lost airspeed in
autopilot cruise. I could never quite see the ice from the cockpit but
getting into warmer clear air resulted in a few bangs as it came off the
prop.
I like the "always on" concept and the reduced need to burn my fingers
checking operation on the ground.
Bill "happy customer of Angus Aviation" Watson
On 12/27/2012 12:18 PM, Les Kearney wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I have been silent (because of travel and building) of late but do want to
> acknowledge Andrew Leopold (Angus Aviation Pty Ltd) who markets the Gretz
> heated pitot and the good folks at Aircraft Spruce.
>
> A month or so ago, I installed my wings and completed the wiring for the
> heated pitot. In the heated hanger everything worked as advertised. When I
> energized the pitot outside in about -12c it immediately failed. Although
> the root cause is not apparent, the it looks like the heating element on the
> head had a short. The challenge for me was this was bought several years ago
> (from ACS) when I purchased my QB wings. Given that it was in a box since
> the initial install of the mounting bracket, Andrew immediately offered to
> replace it through ACS.
>
> I think it is great that we, as builders, have access to suppliers like
> Andrew, who will stand by their product (even when made by the original
> owner of Gretz Aero). Equally helpful was ACS who was also prepared to stand
> behind the product and shipped the replacement to me so I could avoid
> waiting for a replacement from Oz.
>
> This is what customer service is about.
>
> Cheers
>
> Les
> C-GCWZ "Officially" finished and awaiting CofA
>
>
>
>
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>
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| Subject: | Overhead Console Final Installation & TCAS Antenna Installation |
For those that have installed an overhead console, at what point should the console
finally be installed (i.e. should the door hinges, gas strut brackets and
any antenna mounts have already been installed prior to the final installation
of the console).
Additionally I need to install my TCAS antenna on the upper rear section of the
cabin top in as near to the level flying attitude as possible. How close is
the aircraft to its level flying attitude when it's sitting on the ground on its
landing gear. Any angle measurements (i.e. the variation between level flight
and when on the ground) would be greatly appreciated please.
For those that have installed the Garmin GTS-800 TCAS antenna on the cabin top,
did you use conductive paint for your ground plane or an alternative method please?
Warm regards & Happy New Year to all,
Patrick Pulis
Adelaide, South Australia
# 40299
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| Subject: | Re: Overhead Console Final Installation & TCAS Antenna Installat |
I installed my console (Aerosport) with the top upside down on my work table.
I had no issues installing the top or fitting the doors afterwards.
Good luck.
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Myron Nelson
Mesa, AZ
Emp completed, QB wings completed, legacy build fuse on gear. Finishing kit and
FWF kit in progress.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=391188#391188
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| Subject: | Re: Overhead Console Final Installation & TCAS Antenna Installation |
It depends whether you can access your intended antenna locations with the
overhead in place or not. If they are okay where the two removable panels
are, no problem. Otherwise you need to mount the items first.
On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 2:06 PM, Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly@yahoo.com.au>wrote:
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> For those that have installed an overhead console, at what point should
> the console finally be installed (i.e. should the door hinges, gas strut
> brackets and any antenna mounts have already been installed prior to the
> final installation of the console).
>
> Additionally I need to install my TCAS antenna on the upper rear section
> of the cabin top in as near to the level flying attitude as possible. How
> close is the aircraft to its level flying attitude when it's sitting on the
> ground on its landing gear. Any angle measurements (i.e. the variation
> between level flight and when on the ground) would be greatly appreciated
> please.
>
> For those that have installed the Garmin GTS-800 TCAS antenna on the cabin
> top, did you use conductive paint for your ground plane or an alternative
> method please?
>
> Warm regards & Happy New Year to all,
>
> Patrick Pulis
> Adelaide, South Australia
> # 40299
>
>
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| Subject: | Matt's RV-8 Rebuild... |
Dear fellow RV Builders and Flyers,
I've been working hard on the RV-8 rebuild over the holidays and thought I'd share.
Here the current status as of December 28 2012 on the new RV-8 2.0. This
quick video highlights the new instrument panel including the recently finished
cockpit audio output for the video camera. Line level output from the airplane's
intercom is routed out through the RCA outputs in the rear of the cabin
through some matching circuitry in the gold RCA connectors up to the camera's
Mic input. The matching seems to be working pretty well. The audio in the video
is coming right from the intercom and includes a mix of the intercom voice,
the music or DVD output from the Kenwood stereo, and the audio output from the
Garmin SL-30 Com unit (aircraft communications radio). Yet to be wired in is
the audio outputs from the EFIS's, the VP-200, and the ADS600B. Note also that
the video output from the camera is also routed in though the new A/V panel and
then out through the headrest LCD display for the passenger. The video is also
available on the pilot's Kenwood display. Everything is working pretty nicely.
I'm particularly pleased with the new A/V panel I/O.
Matt's HD YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xrTKAuDEyI&feature=share&list=PLB2F39639392A90DE
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Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer"
http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log
Status: 120+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer Mode
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Away on holiday from the 22 December 2012 till 29 January 2013
Wishing you a happy festive season .
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
from
Viorel ...
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