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VP-X mounting Location
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skyking902001
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John, here is a link to my kitlog showing how I mounted my VP-X. If I were to do it again, I'd move the unit left about an inch. The plugs on the outboard side of mine are difficult to get to now that everything is closed up. I can still plug and unplug them, but another inch sure would make it easier. Good luck with your build.
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=skyking90200&project=832&category=8291&log=158981&row=88
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=skyking90200&project=832&category=8291&log=158981&row=88
In my RV-8A, the VP-X is mounted on an avionics shelf that spans the width of the cockpit behind the panel. It can be accessed from either the front of the panel (by removing the right EFIS,) or from behind the panel through an access panel in the front baggage compartment. All of my avionics are mounted behind the panel, excepting the GPS20A, and there's plenty of room for additional radios or a GNS if I require one in the future.
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AAflyer
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VP-X location
I, too, built an 'avionics tray" to mount all my Dynon components, and I laid the VP-X red box beneath it, between the z-bar and the baggage bulkhead.
See here:
http://websites.expercraft.com/dbw/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=76028
I, too, built an 'avionics tray" to mount all my Dynon components, and I laid the VP-X red box beneath it, between the z-bar and the baggage bulkhead.
See here:
http://websites.expercraft.com/dbw/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=76028
Used the same location and extended the floor of the baggage compartment to cover it so nothing can fall on it. Has worked great so far. Only problem is that I now want to add a smoke system and that space would have been nice to use for that... .
Oliver
AAflyer
Well Known Member
Access to VP-X
While I've only been flying for a few months, as far as access to the VP-X, I haven't had a need to remove it, but...like Skyking902001 said, plan to give yourself some "knuckle-room" to insert, and remove (by squeezing..not just yanking) the ethernet cord.
After looking at my builder's entry I linked to you, I'm pretty sure I slid mine to the right a wee bit...but, like I said...leave some room to twist on the plug bolts and swap out ethernet plugs.
Good luck!
While I've only been flying for a few months, as far as access to the VP-X, I haven't had a need to remove it, but...like Skyking902001 said, plan to give yourself some "knuckle-room" to insert, and remove (by squeezing..not just yanking) the ethernet cord.
After looking at my builder's entry I linked to you, I'm pretty sure I slid mine to the right a wee bit...but, like I said...leave some room to twist on the plug bolts and swap out ethernet plugs.
Good luck!
