I've been using a wire splicing technique that I think works very well. As part of doing a bunch more splicing recently, when I added my SDS ECU into my STi engine wiring harness, I took pics & just created a new page that shows the products and techniques used. Any feedback from it, please let me k...

The pics Rocky posted look like it's the console from Aircraft Extras/Xtreme Products. I installed a modified version of that console starting here: http://www.meyette.us/FuselageNov06.htm#nov28 Bryan at Xtreme Products was most helpful and provided excellent customer support. The console is designe...

you can also get the geocodes from http://www.wikimapia.org

For those who didn't know (like me), the way to get to where you input the map values is at the bottom of your USER PROFILE screen

cjensen wrote:Um...yeah...the tip up...right...



That's been there since the beginning...

If you want a serious answer...VISIBILITY BABY!!

Another consideration is the ease of access to the avionics & wiring behind the panel.

brian

you should replace the 12s with 13s there are not enough threads showing thru the nut with 12s bolt length: http://www.meyette.us/FuselageAug03.htm#aug22 see also: http://www.meyette.us/April03fuse2.htm and http://www.meyette.us/June03fuse.htm Be sure to note my warnings about drilling out the weldm...

Hey Chad - I was looking over your web site (added a link to it on my "other builders" page). I really like your pic of hangar wing hangers. Great idea!! I will do that if I ever get a hangar to move into.
brian

Hi Chad!! Nope - "not quite yet". I have been saying that for SO long. About all I have to do now is pressure test the fuel delivery system from the wing roots to the engine, and it will be ready to start. I've turned it over with the starter, and powered up the ECM and the electric throttle works. ...

See my "vendors" page for info on my experiences with a large variety of vendors.

http://www.meyette.us/vendors.htm

brian

Brian Meyette, Cornish, NH
RV-7A QB tipup, supercharged STi engine, MT CS prop, all glass day/night/IFR panel
N432MM reserved
http://www.meyette.us/RV-7Ahome.htm

I got an email this morning from a Phil Penny at Belvoir Media Group, claiming that Kitplanes magazine owns the homebuilt plane vendor directory spreadsheet I created this fall from various sources, mainly the Internet. He claims it's theirs because I used similar codes as they did in their "pay-per...

I agree - Planetools was a very good supplier for me. Excellent customer service.
brian