The 'VAF List' is growing by the day. There is a link to it under 'Links' in the menu, and it's a sticky at the tope of the 'General' subforum. As I come across (I'm at the beginning of the process) or you send me URLs to posts that you found helpful, I'll add links. The idea/hope is that here in a bit we'll have a nice, tidy area for newcomers/builders/maintainers to find the high volume topics.
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VAF POSTS & RV NEWS THAT CAUGHT MY EYE:
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Wiring Dynon A/Ps into Skyview ...N890GF helps
The AP servos are the same as other SkyView Network components with one exception: the power of the AP servos are separate than the SV-NET power wires. Whether you splice the two servos into a single D9 connector, or use two D9 connectors and connect to a SV-NET-HUB (for example) it results in the same connections. I've added an annotated screenshot of my wiring diagram showing the AP servos connected to the hub with separate power wires (to my VPX) and the AP Disengage wire (in yellow) routed to the stick. The two D9s connected to the hub only have the data wires connected as that is all that needs to be spliced into the SkyView Network.
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One step closer to finishing paint.
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Emp Fairing Update ...wirejock
Micro sanded. Even using my cordless tools, I'm tired. Bad shoulder doesn't help.
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bifft's DIY Grip
And for the simpler kind, carved this out of a limb cut off the apple tree in my yard. Only has a push to talk. The rear one came out better, that is what is pictured.
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RE: 12 Stiffener Kit ...Tony Kirk
Just came across this thread while looking for something else and thought I'd add a possible solution.
For anyone else that runs into a low-frequency vibration in the early RV-12 (legacy) in flight, check to see if the firewall Stiffener Retrofit is installed. Refer to KAI 54 (attached) and order the 12 STIFFENER KIT from Van's.
Also, be sure to have your prop balanced.
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RV-8 Windscreen/Dash transition
What are you all using for a nice RV-8 inside windscreen transition with the dashpad? I covered my dash with a non reflective material and it turned out rather well but the intersection with the front windscreen still looks a bit unfinished. Some type of weatherstripping or a flexible 90 transition piece on the inside seems to be a likely candidate. Any pictures to share? I’ve tried a couple things but so far what I’ve tried hasn’t been the ideal solution.
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v/r,dr
VAF POSTS & RV NEWS THAT CAUGHT MY EYE:
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Wiring Dynon A/Ps into Skyview ...N890GF helps
The AP servos are the same as other SkyView Network components with one exception: the power of the AP servos are separate than the SV-NET power wires. Whether you splice the two servos into a single D9 connector, or use two D9 connectors and connect to a SV-NET-HUB (for example) it results in the same connections. I've added an annotated screenshot of my wiring diagram showing the AP servos connected to the hub with separate power wires (to my VPX) and the AP Disengage wire (in yellow) routed to the stick. The two D9s connected to the hub only have the data wires connected as that is all that needs to be spliced into the SkyView Network.
Wiring Dynon A/Ps into Skyview
On page 4 of the Dynon A/P Servo mounting instructions, it seems to show BOTH roll and pitch autopilot servos wired into only one D9 connector into the Skyview network. However, on page 10-10 of the Skyview Installation guide, it seems to show each autopilot servo getting their own D9 connector...
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One step closer to finishing paint.
What did you do with your RV this weekend? (1/27-28/2024)
...getting this week's thread started . v/r,dr
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Emp Fairing Update ...wirejock
Micro sanded. Even using my cordless tools, I'm tired. Bad shoulder doesn't help.
Empennage Fairing
Micro thinned 5% with denatured alcohol. It's thinned enough to spread and the solvent flashes off before it starts to flow. A few drips. I rotated it every few minutes to keep from getting pools of micro. Why thinned 5%?
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bifft's DIY Grip
And for the simpler kind, carved this out of a limb cut off the apple tree in my yard. Only has a push to talk. The rear one came out better, that is what is pictured.
DIY stick grip
I’m sure this has been done, but has anyone made their own stick grip? I’m looking for ideas.
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RE: 12 Stiffener Kit ...Tony Kirk
Just came across this thread while looking for something else and thought I'd add a possible solution.
For anyone else that runs into a low-frequency vibration in the early RV-12 (legacy) in flight, check to see if the firewall Stiffener Retrofit is installed. Refer to KAI 54 (attached) and order the 12 STIFFENER KIT from Van's.
Also, be sure to have your prop balanced.
Advice needed
Hi Everyone. I'm having a problem with my RV12 and am looking for some thoughts on how to resolve it. Some background first. My RV12 E-LSA is a Synergy Air quick built kit started in April 2016 and completed in Sept 2016. First flight was in October 2016. I now have ~30 hours on the plane...
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RV-8 Windscreen/Dash transition
What are you all using for a nice RV-8 inside windscreen transition with the dashpad? I covered my dash with a non reflective material and it turned out rather well but the intersection with the front windscreen still looks a bit unfinished. Some type of weatherstripping or a flexible 90 transition piece on the inside seems to be a likely candidate. Any pictures to share? I’ve tried a couple things but so far what I’ve tried hasn’t been the ideal solution.
RV-8 Windscreen/Dash transition
What are you all using for a nice RV-8 inside windscreen transition with the dashpad? I covered my dash with a non reflective material and it turned out rather well but the intersection with the front windscreen still looks a bit unfinished. Some type of weatherstripping or a flexible 90...
vansairforce.net
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