Hello,
We are pleased to announce that we are now shipping the RV-10 yaw damper option for RV-10 aircraft equipped with either G3X or G3X Touch systems.
The RV-10 yaw damper is a ground up, new design created specifically for the RV-10. The yaw damper servo bracket ties in nicely to the aft end of the pitch servo bracket for an extremely rigid, yet relatively light weight installation.
The yaw damper installation kit (P/N 011-02952-16) includes the servo bracket and all the hardware needed for installation including the bridle cables and attachment blocks. You will also need a right angle connector kit (P/N 011-02950-01) to keep the servo wiring away from the elevator torque tube, and of course, another GSA 28 autopilot servo. Your existing G3X or G3X Touch software is already capable of supporting the yaw damper servo.
The Rev. P G3X Installation Manual that has been available for a few weeks already includes all the installation guidance including this image.
Before someone asks, the bow shown attached to the servo arm is there to make absolutely sure the rudder cables can never become entangled with the servo arm.
You will need either the GMC 305 autopilot control panel with the YD button, or a G3X Touch PFD which supports using the yaw damper with the touch screen autopilot control panel. The yaw damper servo can be engaged independently of the roll and pitch axis servos should you wish to hand fly the aircraft while letting the yaw damper servo handle the rudder. Many aircraft with a yaw damper engage the yaw damper shortly after takeoff and leave it engaged until just before landing.
Just a reminder that anyone can order the GMC 305 autopilot control panel with the yaw damper (YD) button, even if you don't presently have a yaw damper. This version of the panel costs no more than the version without a YD button, so if there is ever a possibility you will install a 3rd servo, make sure to order the GMC 305 with a YD button (P/N 010-01169-20).
The pitch, roll, and yaw damper axis all use identical GSA 28 servos. Just like the pitch and roll servos, the yaw damper servo supports auto-trim if you have electric trim installed for the rudder.
I was fortunate enough to get a ride to lunch at Stearman field in Wichita a few months back in an RV-10 equipped with a 3 axis G3X autopilot including this yaw damper option. This particular RV-10 has electric trim on all three axis. After we sat back and watched the autopilot fly the climb, cruise, and descent while auto-trimming all three axis and keeping the ball centered, the pilot builder/owner asked me if he still gets to log this time.
Let us know if you have questions.
Thanks,
Steve
We are pleased to announce that we are now shipping the RV-10 yaw damper option for RV-10 aircraft equipped with either G3X or G3X Touch systems.
The RV-10 yaw damper is a ground up, new design created specifically for the RV-10. The yaw damper servo bracket ties in nicely to the aft end of the pitch servo bracket for an extremely rigid, yet relatively light weight installation.
The yaw damper installation kit (P/N 011-02952-16) includes the servo bracket and all the hardware needed for installation including the bridle cables and attachment blocks. You will also need a right angle connector kit (P/N 011-02950-01) to keep the servo wiring away from the elevator torque tube, and of course, another GSA 28 autopilot servo. Your existing G3X or G3X Touch software is already capable of supporting the yaw damper servo.
The Rev. P G3X Installation Manual that has been available for a few weeks already includes all the installation guidance including this image.
Before someone asks, the bow shown attached to the servo arm is there to make absolutely sure the rudder cables can never become entangled with the servo arm.
You will need either the GMC 305 autopilot control panel with the YD button, or a G3X Touch PFD which supports using the yaw damper with the touch screen autopilot control panel. The yaw damper servo can be engaged independently of the roll and pitch axis servos should you wish to hand fly the aircraft while letting the yaw damper servo handle the rudder. Many aircraft with a yaw damper engage the yaw damper shortly after takeoff and leave it engaged until just before landing.
Just a reminder that anyone can order the GMC 305 autopilot control panel with the yaw damper (YD) button, even if you don't presently have a yaw damper. This version of the panel costs no more than the version without a YD button, so if there is ever a possibility you will install a 3rd servo, make sure to order the GMC 305 with a YD button (P/N 010-01169-20).
The pitch, roll, and yaw damper axis all use identical GSA 28 servos. Just like the pitch and roll servos, the yaw damper servo supports auto-trim if you have electric trim installed for the rudder.
I was fortunate enough to get a ride to lunch at Stearman field in Wichita a few months back in an RV-10 equipped with a 3 axis G3X autopilot including this yaw damper option. This particular RV-10 has electric trim on all three axis. After we sat back and watched the autopilot fly the climb, cruise, and descent while auto-trimming all three axis and keeping the ball centered, the pilot builder/owner asked me if he still gets to log this time.
Let us know if you have questions.
Thanks,
Steve
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