Talk:Avionics

From Matronics

Hi Jim,

Have to admit there's some ingenuity at work here. As for easily adjustable, however, that may be a bit misleading. The first time you want to actually change out a tray for a different one you will quickly understand why there is more to Radiorax than meets the eye. All that homemade hardware will quickly find it's way to the bottom of the stack and getting it to line up with the new tray may not be impossible with the rails in the aircraft, but I'd guess that impossible is a word many would use. Radiorax nut assemblies are "spring" loaded so that they stay where they are put. And, as for the off the shelf rails, where's the home for the 100 degree dimple of the screw and tray. This along with stainless and structural hardware is why Radiorax rails are approved in certificated aircraft without back strapping. While home builts are not compelled to follow certificated rules, that doesn't mean it's a bad idea to do so. If you never do a real hard landing you may be all right, but it wouldn't be too re-assuring to me to hold avionics in with such flimsy hardware.

Radiorax makes special kits- the RK1010-8, RK1020-8, and RK1040-8 for homebuilders to help address the affordability and appropriateness of use issues. While it's always pleasant to find ways to help reduce the high cost of flying, Radiorax offers, at an affordable price, a solution that has the engineering and part quality consistent with the quality most home builders would like to achieve in their aircraft.

Best regards and good success in your projects,

Vic L'Esperance
www.radiorax.com
Radiorax Aviation Systems