Long on the list was finally mounting the ELT antenna. My chosen location, under the fiberglass tail fairing, is not without its drawbacks and controversy. Some will cite the proximity of tail surfaces or shielding by the fairing as reasons this provides inadequate positioning for the antenna. Truth is, there is no spot I’ve seen […]
I’ve been dragging my feet on punching some holes in the firewall. Today, I organized some cables with some Adel clamps, and initially mounted the alternator regulator, which belongs on the cold side (cabin side) of the firewall. At the same time, some manifold pressure/oil pressure hoses were battened down. There’s still more wire organization […]
Many builders have asked about the tools I have utilized for my wiring and avionics—in specific, my crimpers and positioners. This is a look at everything connectors. First, some background and definitions: The crimpers we’re working with here have four points that indent a barrel type terminal on the end of a wire. Typically you […]
With an engine on the way–or nearly on the way–I’d like to wrap up as many systems in the wings before they head to storage. On the list is autopilot servos, external air temp sensor, pitot and angle of attack with related tubing and wiring, and running extensions for the lights (wing tips). The autopilot […]
More antennas (antennae? (It’s antennas, I just checked)), which means more doublers and more time in the back of the plane. We’re doing the WAAS GPS puck just behind the slider and the Com 2 antenna just in front of the vertical stab. This spacing is slightly less than what Garmin recommends, but what can […]
Hello. This post is provided as a supplement to the avionics review video, and houses the files for your own review–which makes me nervous, so a bit about that: The file provided are to demonstrate my approach for wiring only. They are not intended to educate, illustrate, or instruct you on how to wire your […]
Getting the avionics in place has been something I’ve been working on behind the scenes. I had the stock van panel water jet cut and powder coated–this after making some file adjustments based on the trial panels I’ve created to date. Dry transfers were created through Color Vu. The glare shield was primed and painted […]