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06-13-2017, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Flap position sensor installation
Any one have recommendations for installation of position
Sensor.
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Shayne and Phyllis McDaniel
RV-9A (90% done, 90% to Go)
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06-13-2017, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Richmond Hill, GA (KLHW)
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A web search of "Vans Flap position sensor installation," and you'll find lots of help.
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Ray
RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
O-360-A4M w/ Catto 3 blade NLE, AFP FM-150 FI, 1 PMag, Vetterman Trombone Exh, SkyTech starter,
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06-13-2017, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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The MK-1 Eyeball is a great flap position sensor in the RV9. Requires no power, and the only maintenance is safety glasses in the shop and a once-a-year visit to the Optometrist.
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Kurt W.
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06-13-2017, 05:53 PM
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I have the FPS+Plus and love it. It automatically set my trim and I have the option of a manual switch.
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06-13-2017, 06:02 PM
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I have the FPS (before trim was available) and love it. One push of the momentary toggle switch advances the flaps to the next "notch". Each amount of flap deployment is the same every time. Toggle switch up brings them all the way up (or I can partially raise them by returning the switch to mid position). Keeps my eyes looking forward. I prefer to not have to turn my head 90+ watching the flaps deploy. I can hear and feel them moving. That's enough for me. Not much trim adjustment necessary.
Bevan
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06-14-2017, 05:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by krw5927
The MK-1 Eyeball is a great flap position sensor in the RV9. Requires no power, and the only maintenance is safety glasses in the shop and a once-a-year visit to the Optometrist.
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You can spend years adding useless gadgets to your airplane or you can build it light and simple and spend that time flying. Your choice.
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06-14-2017, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by krw5927
The MK-1 Eyeball is a great flap position sensor in the RV9. Requires no power, and the only maintenance is safety glasses in the shop and a once-a-year visit to the Optometrist.
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Yep, we think alike. Just a big paddle switch and eyeball verification.
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06-14-2017, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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I wired for a position sensor but didn't install. A count of 1000 to 1008 and I know I'm full down or up and 2 second increments when I need to deploy partial flaps.
However, installation of a sensor is up to the builder.
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Ray
RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
O-360-A4M w/ Catto 3 blade NLE, AFP FM-150 FI, 1 PMag, Vetterman Trombone Exh, SkyTech starter,
PlanePower Alt, FlightLines Interior, James cowl & plenum
All lines by TSFlightLines
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06-14-2017, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bevan
I have the FPS (before trim was available) and love it. One push of the momentary toggle switch advances the flaps to the next "notch". Each amount of flap deployment is the same every time. Toggle switch up brings them all the way up (or I can partially raise them by returning the switch to mid position). Keeps my eyes looking forward. I prefer to not have to turn my head 90+ watching the flaps deploy. I can hear and feel them moving. That's enough for me. Not much trim adjustment necessary.
Bevan
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I've got this as well and love it. No guesswork about how much flaps you're putting in, and a go-around is a simple toggle-up with throttle-up and forget it. I'm not a fan of looking at a bunch of stuff other than the threshold while on short final, so I have my plane set up for HOTAS.
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Garden City, TX
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06-14-2017, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronschreck
useless gadgets
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That certainly is a matter of opinion.
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Mehrdad
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