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Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-07-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By supik
Steve, that's great news! I love GARMIN...

Steve,

that's great news! I love GARMIN Experimental!!! ;)
Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-07-2019, 06:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By supik
I guess the COM FREQ SWAP is not available with...

I guess the COM FREQ SWAP is not available with the gea24 & gma345 combo as the gma345 does not talk to the g3x system.. -is my assumption correct?

Thanks,
Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-06-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By supik
Steve, Is it all valid for the gma 345 as well?...

Steve,

Is it all valid for the gma 345 as well? I'll need the marker beacons here in Europe..-unfortunately

Thanks a lot!
Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-06-2019, 03:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,441
Posted By supik
Steve, I would appreciate a special pricing for...

Steve,

I would appreciate a special pricing for the g3x + gtn650 combo ;)
Forum: Glass Cockpit 02-06-2019, 03:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 957
Posted By supik
COM SWAP?

What exactly will the discrete COM SWAP function do? Will it swap the freq from STBY to ACTIVE on the currently selected COM radio or does it change the active MIC from COM1 to COM2 and vice...
Forum: Electrical Systems 02-01-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By supik
Carl, Can you make your diagram public here for...

Carl,

Can you make your diagram public here for others as well?
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-25-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By supik
Here is Bob's list of...

Here is Bob's list of diagrams:

http://www.aeroelectric.com/PPS/Adobe_Architecture_Pdfs/?C=M;O=D
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-24-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By supik
Charlie, have a look at the Z14 diagram from Bob...

Charlie, have a look at the Z14 diagram from Bob N.
Forum: RV-10 01-21-2019, 05:40 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 392,494
Posted By supik
Very nice Justin, congratulations!!

Very nice Justin,

congratulations!!
Forum: RV-10 01-17-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 392,494
Posted By supik
Awesome setup Rob and the graphics on your...

Awesome setup Rob and the graphics on your displays is outstanding!
Forum: RV-10 01-17-2019, 05:26 AM
Replies: 777
Views: 517,853
Posted By supik
Thanks William! The 'air' box is a European...

Thanks William! The 'air' box is a European Traffic Warning System including ADS B, TXPD & Flarm. The circuit breakers will be positioned on the right panel -the electrical planing is not finished...
Forum: RV-10 01-16-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 777
Views: 517,853
Posted By supik
3D model of our Instrument Panel

Not real work, just planing for near future...
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-14-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By supik
Diagram updated to v.010 in my original post.

Diagram updated to v.010 in my original post.
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-14-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,515
Posted By supik
I think this is the switch Mark was referring...

I think this is the switch Mark was referring to:

https://www.steinair.com/product/locking-toggle-switch-dpdt-ononon/
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-13-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By supik
The reason is: If I can preset the warning in the...

The reason is: If I can preset the warning in the G3X Touch as described in my 1st post, the LV warning lights from the B&C regulators would be redundant.
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-13-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By supik
Carl, good catch! I have basically taken Bob...

Carl,

good catch! I have basically taken Bob Nuckoll's Z12 and modified it (Thanks Bob for sharing his drawings and knowledge!). I haven't spend enough time to check all the details. The battery...
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-13-2019, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,129
Posted By supik
Basic Elec. Diagram -critique pls

This is my preliminary diagram for my RV-10

Single battery, dual alternator setup. (60amp B&C + 30amp B&C)
Backup & Master switches ON during normal ops.

Both alternators will be ON during normal...
Forum: Electrical Systems 01-08-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By supik
Thank you guys, after some head scratching, I...

Thank you guys,

after some head scratching, I decided to drop the backup battery and go with a single bat and 2 alternators architecture.

I like crabandy's idea..

Off-Batt-Alt1
Off-Ebus-Alt2
Forum: Glass Cockpit 01-04-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,460
Posted By supik
You can find some free 3D toggle switches here:...

You can find some free 3D toggle switches here: https://grabcad.com/library?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=toggle%20switch
Forum: COMM 11-26-2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,166
Posted By supik
I would put it below the IFR navigator -3rd...

I would put it below the IFR navigator -3rd option :)
Forum: Glass Cockpit 11-01-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By supik
Thank you all for all the valuable inputs! Dan,...

Thank you all for all the valuable inputs!

Dan, that table is very helpful.

Rick, you are right, the local authority would not approve the plane for IFR ops as long as it doesn't feature certified...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 10-31-2018, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By supik
Thanks Walt, where do I find out the max cable...

Thanks Walt, where do I find out the max cable length? I found the same note in the install manuals, but a max length was not stated.

And would a bulkhead fitting reduce the signal even further?...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 10-30-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By supik
TXPD or DME Antenna on Wing Inspection Panel

Is there any reason not to mount the DME or ADSB and Transponder Antennas on the wings inspection panels? (provided one goes on L wing the other on R wing to maintain separation)
Forum: Glass Cockpit 10-28-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 83,817
Posted By supik
TERRAIN MUTE Button/Switch

Optional remote TERRAIN MUTE Button/Switch to quickly mute nuisance Terrain Warnings when flying VMC in mountainous area or approach surrounded by terrain in VMC.

Mute sound warning only, visual...
Forum: RV-10 10-28-2018, 04:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,619
Posted By supik
Thanks for the note!

Thanks for the note!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-26-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,134
Posted By supik
..can't find the TO/GA discrete input wiring in...

..can't find the TO/GA discrete input wiring in the GTN install manual dated dec2012, rev.4 :confused:
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-26-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,134
Posted By supik
Here is the answer to my question.. :D Let me...

Here is the answer to my question.. :D
Let me know if the image is not...
Forum: RV-10 10-25-2018, 05:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,619
Posted By supik
Aren't these parts included in the Firewall...

Aren't these parts included in the Firewall Forward Kit?

Thanks,
Forum: Glass Cockpit 10-19-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 83,817
Posted By supik
USER TIMER operated from discrete input

It would be comfortable to operate the G3X USER TIMER (stopwatch) by a remote button eg from the joystick. A discrete input could serve this purpose.

1click -Start
1click -Pause
hold button -Reset
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-15-2018, 03:00 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,134
Posted By supik
TOGA GMC507

As the GMC507 is connected via CAN Bus to G3X, no dedicated/discrete input is needed for the G3X. The question is if the G3X can trigger the Missed Approach Proc on the GTN remotely..
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-11-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,134
Posted By supik
TOGA GMC vs GTN

Michael,

did you find out whether it's enough to wire the TOGA input into the GMC507 or does the GTN need a dedicated input?



Thanks,
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-27-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,997
Posted By supik
Thanks Levi!

Thanks Levi!
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-27-2018, 02:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,997
Posted By supik
If the preselect altitude has no influence on the...

If the preselect altitude has no influence on the ap/fd when flying in VNAV -no altitude capture would happen if a lower altitude is preselected (lets say 15000ft in this case)

-is this...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-26-2018, 07:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,997
Posted By supik
I see that the autopilot will start descent even...

I see that the autopilot will start descent even though the altitude preselect wasn't changed for lower altitude (still at 16000). Would this be an open descent with no altitude restriction?

If the...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-17-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By supik
Thanks Brad!

Thanks Brad!
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-17-2018, 05:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By supik
Turn ON/OFF Garmin Virb by G3X Touch remotely?

Can the G3X Touch remotely/wireless power a Garmin Virb ON/OFF?
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-16-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 83,817
Posted By supik
Quick Reference to TRIM NEUTRAL position

I would appreciate if the reference trim letters, eg 'A' for ailerons would turn green if the trim position sensed by gea24 would be in the 'user defined neutral range'.

This would give me a quick...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-11-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By supik
Steve, I'm just curious, is it because of the...

Steve,

I'm just curious, is it because of the heat or vibrations?

Thanks,
Forum: Glass Cockpit 09-07-2018, 02:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By supik
..just a quick look at your GEA24 wiring: the...

..just a quick look at your GEA24 wiring: the MASTER lights are grounded by the unit, you should have pwr on the other side of the indicator.
Forum: Electrical Systems 08-26-2018, 01:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By supik
Crabandy, does it mean that Alt2 feeds the Ebus...

Crabandy, does it mean that Alt2 feeds the Ebus only?

Not sure how I would implement this with the IBBS backup bat..

Can you share your schematics?

thanks
Forum: Electrical Systems 08-23-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By supik
DPDT Toggle switch for BAT and 2 Alternators?

To keep things simple I was thinking about using the Honeywell DPDT on/on/on toggle switch for switching on BAT + Alternator 1 & Alternator 2 (aux alt) at the same time. The design would include one...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 05-06-2018, 02:48 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 83,817
Posted By supik
Discrete Input (momentary switch - ACKNOWLEDGE...

Discrete Input (momentary switch - ACKNOWLEDGE BUTTON) to cancel MASTER WARNING and MASTER CAUTION LIGHTS. E.g. if one of the MASTER WARN or MASTER CAUT indicators depressed, it would send the signal...
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-15-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By supik
Thanks Mark, I got your idea..

Thanks Mark, I got your idea..
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-14-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By supik
This is true for my nr.1 post; but it's solved in...

This is true for my nr.1 post; but it's solved in post nr.5 -lamps have separate poles protected by diodes.
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-14-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By supik
Mark, would you share your schematics? Thanks,

Mark, would you share your schematics? Thanks,
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-14-2018, 01:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By supik
This seems to be working on the 'test bench' - do...

This seems to be working on the 'test bench' - do I miss anything? The only thing I don't like is the complexity with adding the diodes, but I haven't come up with a better solution yet.

The upper...
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-14-2018, 12:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By supik
Mike & Michael thank you for your replies!...

Mike & Michael thank you for your replies!

Would there be any other solution than using a DPST switch to separate the negative poles at the TEST GROUND? Actually I wanted to test 7 lights in total...
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-13-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By supik
Garmin GEA24 Annunciator Lts TEST

I am wondering if I can wire the MASTER WARN & CAUTION lights this way, so that I can perform the light test by a dedicated switch.. Could there be any harm to the GEA24 when the PUSH to Test button...
Forum: RV-10 04-13-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 392,494
Posted By supik
Bob & Geoff thank you for bringing light into my...

Bob & Geoff thank you for bringing light into my question..
Forum: RV-10 04-12-2018, 05:04 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 392,494
Posted By supik
..what is this part...

..what is this part...
Forum: RV-10 04-08-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 392,494
Posted By supik
Very nice Geoff! Can we get high res pictures?

Very nice Geoff! Can we get high res pictures?
Forum: RV-10 03-25-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,814
Posted By supik
Congrats Larry! Beautiful plane!!!

Congrats Larry! Beautiful plane!!!
Forum: RV-10 03-19-2018, 04:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,465
Posted By supik
thanks Keith!

thanks Keith!
Forum: RV-10 03-17-2018, 04:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,465
Posted By supik
What AMPs fuse does the Surefly need on the power...

What AMPs fuse does the Surefly need on the power lead? thx
Forum: RV-10 01-31-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,666
Posted By supik
Carl, no I don't. There is no clear answer from...

Carl, no I don't. There is no clear answer from the experts, how could I provide one? I only know, P-static builds up and has to exit somewhere. DG makes you purchase 12 wicks; Vans says never had a...
Forum: RV-10 01-31-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,666
Posted By supik
Tim, thank you. I understand his decision. IFR...

Tim, thank you. I understand his decision. IFR flying in VFR or marginal VFR conditions does not qualify for wicks installation.
I might find myself circumnavigating storms in summer. The last thing...
Forum: RV-10 01-28-2018, 02:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,666
Posted By supik
Tim, I am curious what Vans said..

Tim, I am curious what Vans said..
Forum: RV-10 01-27-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,666
Posted By supik
"The DD1 dischargers are identical to the ESD-3...

"The DD1 dischargers are identical to the ESD-3 dischargers used in the ground p-static tests except that the mounting base is different."

"..the noise levels of the TCO Manufacturing DDl...
Forum: RV-10 01-26-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,666
Posted By supik
Does anyone have experience with static wicks...

Does anyone have experience with static wicks from TCO Manufacturing? They seem to have acceptable prices for the non-certified units: http://search.skygeek.com/nav/Brand-TCO_Manufacturing

I was...
Forum: RV-10 01-19-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,666
Posted By supik
Here are some pictures how we made it.. had to...

Here are some pictures how we made it.. had to countersunk and use different screws on puk at the end to clear...
Forum: RV-10 12-12-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,213
Posted By supik
Thank you for the update!!

Thank you for the update!!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-23-2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,315
Posted By supik
Can you post pictures of your wing root installs?...

Can you post pictures of your wing root installs? thx!
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