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by simatos
Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: balance aileron and rudder
Replies: 10
Views: 17110

yes i got that in my panel too. I was having "Glass Screen" anxiety and decided i wanted to have tthe dedicated box as opposed to going thru the screen. Nice to year it works well.
Surprise only minus 15 this morning talk soon G
by simatos
Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: balance aileron and rudder
Replies: 10
Views: 17110

OH YEAH, that looks great

You have the remote autopilot head too. Have you used that much?
Great job CJ

Hope to show you some painted parts shortly, Cheers
Gary (forecast here says minus 25 tomorrow)
by simatos
Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: balance aileron and rudder
Replies: 10
Views: 17110

yes when I saw the screen and wiring diagram i flipped. but once i got it wired and flashed up it was like a giant video game. I haven't gotten too deep into the setting stuff yet but I think it will be interesting to do once I get there. put the wings on twice today to convince myself they are read...
by simatos
Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:24 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: balance aileron and rudder
Replies: 10
Views: 17110

Thats interesting.......how does the screen know you have selected the nav lights? I know those systems do so much stuff, I'm really looking forward to using it. Talk soon
Cheers G
by simatos
Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: balance aileron and rudder
Replies: 10
Views: 17110

Cj
Thanks for balance info

Just about all my machine is done. buffing up parts now for painting then final assembly i hope

Any snow there in the NE??? I will keep you posted. I saw you have several hundred hours already, thats so cool, What do you think about the G3X glass???
Cheers G
by simatos
Sat Nov 14, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: balance aileron and rudder
Replies: 10
Views: 17110

balance aileron and rudder

Guys do you need to balance the rudder or ailerons after paint????
by simatos
Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Congratulations to Captain John on his first flight!
Replies: 52
Views: 69019

sounds amazing, I'm just seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, You will have a High Speed Christmas. Best wishes with the flight and electric checkouts and Best Wishes to you and the RB crew for the Holidays, Cheers G
by simatos
Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Congratulations to Captain John on his first flight!
Replies: 52
Views: 69019

Cj Amazing!! project is in the air-Congrats. Im just buttoning in last items for my G3X. By the way I thought you looked prety sharp in The Canadian Tuxedo, Cheers ah??? From the Great White North!!Gary
by simatos
Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: My RV-7 G3X Installation
Replies: 84
Views: 136449

HMMMM. I agree thats a little worrisome. Hope it shakes out as you use the system. Hows the machine fly? Damn you must be so pleased to actually get it in the air. Im thinking if I can get the G3x inplace and checked out I could start up the engine before the end of te year. Keep us posted, Panel lo...
by simatos
Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: My RV-7 G3X Installation
Replies: 84
Views: 136449

CJ just wondering where you are progress wise. I just started the G3X install snaking wires for now but really looking forward to flashing up all this stuff, hopefully a few weeks. Cheers G
by simatos
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: My RV-7 G3X Installation
Replies: 84
Views: 136449

CJ congrats on engine start up, very exciting. Question re the G3X install: GSU 25 location. There is a possible mounting spot for it right on the back of the display. Since this is in turn mounted into the panel it would then be tilted but should be square to the long and lat axis of the plane. I w...
by simatos
Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: General wiring diagram for Plane Power Installation
Replies: 2
Views: 8827

Thank you Bruce, will check it out
Cheers Gary
by simatos
Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: General wiring diagram for Plane Power Installation
Replies: 2
Views: 8827

General wiring diagram for Plane Power Installation

Have found lots of wiring diagrams however most seem to have some form of external regulator for the alternator. The Bob Nicolls Z diagrams I believe all have the external regulator set up also. Is anyone aware of complete diagram with Plane Power alt showing hook up for master contactor, Starter an...
by simatos
Sat Jul 26, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: My RV-7 G3X Installation
Replies: 84
Views: 136449

wow very exciting, will look forward to that engine start, best of luck cheers G
by simatos
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: My RV-7 G3X Installation
Replies: 84
Views: 136449

CJ thanks, got my GX3 stuff coming shortly build planning ongoing in my head at this time (which seems to go quicker than the real thing) Than is one humongus installation document for the system....Where are you at in the process?
by simatos
Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: My RV-7 G3X Installation
Replies: 84
Views: 136449

CJ where did you place the magnetometer on the aircraft??
by simatos
Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: filtered air box
Replies: 2
Views: 8645

Bruce Thank you will check it out and let you know how it goes. Cheers Gary
by simatos
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: filtered air box
Replies: 2
Views: 8645

filtered air box

Guys just got the FABox. The union between the box and the cowl looks like a bag of snakes at first blush. did it ultimately work out?? Looks like you would need to be a brain surgeon or at least a dentist (nothing against denstists) to make a tight and safe union between box and cowl. Any comments ...
by simatos
Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: garmin pitch auto pilot servo bracket placement
Replies: 2
Views: 8728

OK That sounds like good advice. I had forgotten what a pleasure it is to work in the tail cone especially when the cell phone rings and its on the other work bench, Cheers G
by simatos
Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: garmin pitch auto pilot servo bracket placement
Replies: 2
Views: 8728

garmin pitch auto pilot servo bracket placement

installing pitch servo for garmin autopilot. Instructions indicate where to mount behind the bell crank instruction recomend "centered over rivets 3 to 6 along bellcrank rib. also indicates distance from bellcrank center point to forward edge of bracket should be 2.66 inch. this is no where close fo...