Back in the Game

[PropMan]

Wingtips trimmed an trailing edge bonded

[PropMan]

More items off the "short list". Less parts laying around the hangar!

[PropMan]

Did you sell your 10" GRT Sport?

Not yet, was on vacation when I got a few inquiries

[interstate al]

Did you sell your 10" GRT Sport?

[PropMan]

I almost wish I would have kept my original simple panel, but have never flown with glass so decided to jump in and give it a try. I'm a couple weeks away from my DAR inspection so no turning back now.

Last year I owned a Aeronca 65TC, flew it to Osh and back then sold it. That's when I started thinking, I flew all that way with basic instruments an my Foreflight. It was a great trip. Took me a few months to make the decision to revamp the panel. Happy I did.

[interstate al]

I almost wish I would have kept my original simple panel, but have never flown with glass so decided to jump in and give it a try. I'm a couple weeks away from my DAR inspection so no turning back now.

[PropMan]

Lots of small details this week, pushing to have a flyin aircraft in 6 weeks ? ??

[PropMan]

Installed comm antenna, wiring up Trig TY91

[SpruceForest]

Exactly what I am saying... you have apparently already done some of the work figuring out how to get ADS-B in the plane, so if the provisions (bracket tabs, antenna mount, etc.) that are the hard part of retrofit are already done, you get the benefit of exemption from the rule with reduced time and/or cost to compliance if the regulatory environment changes. Sanity may prevail and ADS-B continues to be an airspace rule with exemptions and onus on UAV/AAM to stay clear of piloted aircraft. If not, a change in policy to move to portable units for non-electric aircraft would be my pref, but you'll be good either way.

[PropMan]

I would perhaps consider keeping any provisions for ADS-B (while avoiding the actual installation of alternator, boxes, etc.)... would be very surprised if the UAS/AAM industries - fairly deep pockets there - do not continue to press for universal ADS-B equipage to address their need to cost-share their separation assurance/anti-collision problem with other NAS users. ACAS-xu is already baked in terms of standards work, and the universal ADS-B equipage 'safety/security' argument is plausible cover for further rule making activity. Just saying.

The thing is, I can add all these items later, but if I start with them, I can't remove them and currently operate under class b & c . Most of my flying, 99 percent, is outside the mandated adsb airspace anyhow.

[SpruceForest]

I would perhaps consider keeping any provisions for ADS-B (while avoiding the actual installation of alternator, boxes, etc.)... would be very surprised if the UAS/AAM industries - fairly deep pockets there - do not continue to press for universal ADS-B equipage to address their need to cost-share their separation assurance/anti-collision problem with other NAS users. ACAS-xu is already baked in terms of standards work, and the universal ADS-B equipage 'safety/security' argument is plausible cover for further rule making activity. Just saying.

[TJLEMAY]

What engine?

[PropMan]

Back at it after Osh!
Mission shift?
I've decided to go bare bones. No Alternator, so no Adsb required. Pulled the GRT EFIS, Trig TY22 Transponder/ADSB out/in.
So, about a 12 pound reduction and 10k worth of stuff!
The calculations on hourly electric consumption is around 1 amp. I have a small solar panel with controller that produces 20watts/hr going in the skylight.
panel will consist of AV30e, Trig TY91, GRT 4000 eis, magnetic compass, 2.25" airspeed indicator, Ipad Mini 6, and my cellphone.
Working on wiring now!

[Bcone1381]

I copied Bob's Patrol on the left window, which is a blade that rotates down into a slot cut into the window sill. I put a very slight angle on the slot so the window latch tends to stay closed....rather than vibrate open. The blade is close to the round window frame stock and makes for a neat clean snag free install.

[PropMan]

Sorting out window latch and catch, along with interior panel.