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1. 05:26 AM - Re: ready to order wing kit (SkyKing)
2. 06:22 AM - Re: ready to order wing kit (Dan Checkoway)
3. 07:03 AM - Re: ready to order wing kit (LarryRobertHelming)
4. 07:31 AM - Re: ready to order wing kit (Dan Checkoway)
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| Subject: | Re: ready to order wing kit |
--> RV7-List message posted by: SkyKing <skyking135@mindspring.com>
Dan Checkoway wrote:
>--> RV7-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
>
>Some autopilot manufacturers, such as TruTrak, will sell or give you the
>servo brackets without having to buy a system -- they figure you're gonna be
>a customer if they give you the brackets. Good marketing, and good sense.
>
>If you have a choice, install the TruTrak aileron servo bracket when you
>build the wing spar. It's no big thing to install it later, but you'd save
>time by doing it up front.
>
>While you're planning, consider the THREE wiring runs which don't really go
>in the normal root-to-tip conduit...
>
>1) Autopilot servo
>2) Pitot heat
>3) OAT sensor
>
>As tempting as it is to put the OAT sensor in the NACA vent like so many RVs
>out there have done, don't do it if you have the choice. The reading will
>not be perfectly accurate there...hot air escapes the sides of the cowling
>right in front of it. An OAT sensor belongs out on the bottom of the wing.
>If it's not going to be accurate, why bother?!
>
>Anyway, for these three wiring runs, just consider installing additional
>snap bushings or grommets. Everything else (antennas, strobes, position
>lights, landing lights, cameras) can be wired through the conduit. Yes,
>strobe wires & antenna wires can be run together.
>
>I don't recommend running the wires now, just start thinking about where
>they will run.
>
>Hope this helps,
>)_( Dan
>RV-7 N714D
>http://www.rvproject.com
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
>To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RV7-List: ready to order wing kit
>
>
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>>--> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
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>>Not done with the tail yet, but with a 12-week lead time...
>>
>>So - the only choice from Van's when ordering a wing kit is the fuel
>>
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>sender.
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>>I'm going with capactive.
>>What else should I be thinking about or buying along with the wing kit?
>>IOW, When should I worry about selecting lights, autopilot etc?
>>
>>(It'd be great if I discover that the wing plans have giant red sticky
>>
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>notes
>
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>>like "Whoa! go buy an auto-pilot servo right now before closing in this
>>part"?)
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>>I want: strobes, ifr, autopilot, etc.
>>I think I might want: tip landing lights (attracted to simplicity),
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>trutrak,
>
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>>AOA indicator...
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I see guys mounting the autopilot servo in the wing and some mounting it
in the fuselage. What's the difference?
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| Subject: | Re: ready to order wing kit |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
> I see guys mounting the autopilot servo in the wing and some mounting it
> in the fuselage. What's the difference?
On the -7, the "standard" TruTrak installation is in the wing. On the -6
and -8 the standard installation is under the seat pan.
The idea is to create an isolated system, where roll inputs won't affect
pitch (i.e. "pitch bump"), and vice versa. On the -8, you can get away with
isolation with the servo in the fuselage because of the control column
design. On the-7, you can't. And on the -6, they went for the path of
least resistance.
Talk to Jim at TruTrak if you have any questions about this.
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
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| Subject: | Re: ready to order wing kit |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
Don, with the way things are changing, I would wait for buying the AP
because there is good odds there will be something better/cheaper/improved
in the next 12 months. FWIW, I installed the tru trac AP, landing lights,
strobes, and position lights after my wings where finished. You will want
to install conduit for running wires before you close up the wing however.
I had not yet painted the wings when I put the Duckworth landing lights in.
I would rethink the landing lights and look at the wing tip type if I were
doing it again. However, Duckworth are ok and it leaves more room for the
position and strobes in the tips.
Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up It Flies
Subject: RV7-List: ready to order wing kit
> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
>
> Not done with the tail yet, but with a 12-week lead time...
>
> So - the only choice from Van's when ordering a wing kit is the fuel
> sender.
> I'm going with capactive.
> What else should I be thinking about or buying along with the wing kit?
> IOW, When should I worry about selecting lights, autopilot etc?
>
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| Subject: | Re: ready to order wing kit |
--> RV7-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Just wanted to get the brands spelled correctly for the builder who's
reading the archive...
tru trac = TruTrak http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com
Duckworth = Duckworks http://www.duckworksaviation.com
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
Subject: Re: RV7-List: ready to order wing kit
> --> RV7-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming"
<lhelming@sigecom.net>
>
> Don, with the way things are changing, I would wait for buying the AP
> because there is good odds there will be something better/cheaper/improved
> in the next 12 months. FWIW, I installed the tru trac AP, landing lights,
> strobes, and position lights after my wings where finished. You will want
> to install conduit for running wires before you close up the wing however.
> I had not yet painted the wings when I put the Duckworth landing lights
in.
> I would rethink the landing lights and look at the wing tip type if I were
> doing it again. However, Duckworth are ok and it leaves more room for the
> position and strobes in the tips.
>
> Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up It Flies
>
> Subject: RV7-List: ready to order wing kit
>
>
> > --> RV7-List message posted by: "Don Hall" <dhall@donka.net>
> >
> > Not done with the tail yet, but with a 12-week lead time...
> >
> > So - the only choice from Van's when ordering a wing kit is the fuel
> > sender.
> > I'm going with capactive.
> > What else should I be thinking about or buying along with the wing kit?
> > IOW, When should I worry about selecting lights, autopilot etc?
> >
>
>
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