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Ironflight 03-05-2015 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wirejock (Post 964699)
Yea! I'm all excited opening the box. My new Aircraft Wiring Guide arrived. So I open the beautiful cover and the insides are bound upside down and backwards. I have to read it from back to front. :eek:
Sent Lulu an issue report.

Sounds to me like you ordered the aerobatic version......:D

wirejock 03-05-2015 12:29 PM

LOL
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironflight (Post 964874)
Sounds to me like you ordered the aerobatic version......:D

Love it. I wish I had thought of that.

MCA 03-15-2015 07:52 PM

AWG Book Forum
 
There is a new forum for readers who have questions: http://awgforum.boards.net/

I'll answer as time allows, and I hope others will chime in too!

MCA 04-08-2015 04:10 PM

The book is now also stocked at:
Aircraft Spruce
Van's
Stein (haven't seen it up on the site yet though)

Thanks for all the feedback and support!

SteinAir 04-10-2015 01:03 PM

Indeed we do have those, but are working on an overall site refresh so those aren't listed yet. We still carry the other one, but I can say that we here all agree this is something everyone should have. Very simple, concise, updated to modern methods and not to overbearing for the new builder.

Just my 2 cents as usual!

Cheers,
Stein

rockwoodrv9 04-10-2015 01:39 PM

I just ordered mine. Maybe that will allow Stein and his guys to finish other panels rather than answering all my questions!! Ha!

Mike S 04-10-2015 01:51 PM

Come on Rocky, you can wire a house, you can wire a plane. Just need the right drawings.

Vlad 04-10-2015 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike S (Post 974274)
Come on Rocky, you can wire a house, you can wire a plane. Just need the right drawings.


Forget a house he can wire a university. And he has the right drawings for that! He is just trying to support a publishing business :D

rockwoodrv9 04-10-2015 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad (Post 974283)
Forget a house he can wire a university. And he has the right drawings for that! He is just trying to support a publishing business :D

That isn't quite right - I can HIRE someone to wire a university. That doesn't mean I can DO it! HA!!

Im sure Nick, Chris, Stein, and Chad at VP, can attest to the many emails I have sent them with beginner questions. I am learning - but it is SLOW!

Bill Dicus 04-15-2015 10:58 AM

Hi Marc: Since Vans now offers your book I was able to order it through the Mother Ship! Thanks for your help. Bill

MCA 04-16-2015 08:22 PM

Sun n Fun
 
You can also get the book at Sun n Fun at the Tosten booth B-18 in the blue hangars.

Feel free to look or buy, while you're checking out the stick grips too.

Wingnut 04-17-2015 04:48 AM

Excellent!
 
I now know where my first stop/purchase will be Tuesday morning (already purchased the grips)!

rockwoodrv9 04-17-2015 07:11 AM

Marc,
I learned more about wiring my plane reading your book than any other book I have read. Because I have the VP-X Sport in my plane and trying to get everything wired, I appreciate how you included information for it along with the standard switch -circuit breaker systems.

Thanks.

maus92 04-24-2015 02:44 PM

I have to say this book is a much more enjoyable read than the Nuckolls book. Perhaps it's a generational thing, but this book is a straightforward, organized presentation. The Nuckolls book reads more like of a collection of articles that sometimes wonders off into esoterica that you will not need to know (but is nice to know.) If you are planning an electrical system from scratch, this is my first recommendation.

aparchment 04-24-2015 03:15 PM

Great book!
 
I echo the sentiment above. Marc thank you for cutting to the chase in your book and delivering the information concisely and logically. I am a smart guy and a technology guy, but I couldn't get through Bob's book despite multiple tries. It undoubtedly has great information, but I couldn't effectively extract it from amidst the philosophical tangents and stories. I don't care about history or theory, I want practical answers on which way to go. Rant end. Thank you again Marc. Money very well spent.


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Originally Posted by maus92 (Post 977665)
I have to say this book is a much more enjoyable read than the Nuckolls book. Perhaps it's a generational thing, but this book is a straightforward, organized presentation. The Nuckolls book reads more like of a collection of articles that sometimes wonders off into esoterica that you will not need to know (but is nice to know.) If you are planning an electrical system from scratch, this is my first recommendation.


Wingnut 04-24-2015 03:34 PM

I purchased a copy at the Tosten booth at Sun N Fun. I showed it to a friend in the campground and he went over and purchased a copy. It is extremely easy to read/understand/follow. Thank you for taking the time write it, Marc.

Timbeck2 04-24-2015 03:36 PM

Not even building mine yet but ordered one as I'll need it down the road anyway.

greghughespdx 04-24-2015 04:14 PM

Mine arrived on my doorstep while I was on a business trip. Got home this morning at about 1am and spent an hour reading the first parts before my eyes gave up on me. :) So far it's great, well organized and thought out and exactly what I need while I think about and try to understand the fundamentals of electrical wiring we are about to undertake on my project.

Note: If you are planning to use (or thinking about using) the Vertical Power VPX systems, get this book in addition to the great documentation available for download in the VP web site, as it will help directly address that option -- in addition to non-VPX wiring planning.

Thanks!

MCA 04-25-2015 08:30 AM

Glad to read your kind comments. I'm happy that y'all found value in the book. :)

YvesCH 06-18-2015 08:38 AM

Thank you very much for this book. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Great written and a lot of useful information!

Cheers, Yves

gregu2 07-04-2015 01:07 PM

question for Marc about wiring avionics
 
Nice book Marc!
Could you expand a little more on your comment on page 4 that "Wiring avionics is very time consuming and requires specialized knowledge and skills. I recommend an avionics dealer wire your panel if your budget allows."
Thanks!
Greg

MCA 07-06-2015 10:38 PM

Greg,

The book focuses on wiring the power and ground wires throughout the aircraft. And while some power wires go to the panel, much of the wiring is for data signals that go between each of the avionics boxes.

I'd argue that planning and wiring those data signal wires is a challenging task. My recommendation is to spend the time to learn to do it right, or pay a dealer to do it for you.

Hope that helps.

Marc

maus92 07-07-2015 09:33 AM

I'll chime in on wiring a G3X system as a retrofit. I essentially replaced all my avionics wiring when transitioning from a D100 / steam gauge setup. It was not hard, but it did take much more time than I expected. I finally used my schematic reading skills that have festered since 8th grade electronics class....

As far as paying an avionics shop to do the wiring (and testing) for you, that will cost mucho dolares. Personally, I find basic metalworking more difficult than wiring....

Also, buy the right tools - it makes a difference.

1flyer 07-07-2015 09:54 AM

Where will it be available at Oshkosh?

gregu2 07-11-2015 08:30 PM

Thanks Marc! I could see how figuring out which pin on one unit needs to connect with which pin on another unit could be hard. I think I'll take a closer look at the installation manuals, see if I can figure them out, and then probably turn it over to Stein!
This also seems like an area perfect for using something like Approach Fast Stack, although I'm guessing the cost for using them or someone like Stein is fairly compareable - just guessing though, since I haven't fully researched those options yet. Seems like there was a thread discussing this awhile back but I couldn't find it.
Anyway, thanks again!

Greg

MCA 07-12-2015 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1flyer (Post 996310)
Where will it be available at Oshkosh?

The book will be available at OSH from:
1 - EAA Museum bookstore
2 - Tosten Manufacturing (stick grips) in Hangar B (Thanks Kevin!)

Also, I'll be giving a talk on aircraft electrical wiring on Wednesday at 10am in Forum 5.

http://www.eaa.org/airventure/event/...38064E06265528

See u there!

donoltman 07-12-2015 03:22 PM

book
 
Ordered mine last night. Looking forward to getting it.
Don


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