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02-24-2016, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Lopez Island, Wa.
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Auto pilot control panel
I keep thinking I should install the auto pilot control panel (SV-AP-Panel/H) but worry about wiring into Skyview...any thoughts or advice
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02-24-2016, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by olderthandirt
I keep thinking I should install the auto pilot control panel (SV-AP-Panel/H) but worry about wiring into Skyview...any thoughts or advice
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The actual wiring was mostly easy, although there are three pins that need to be removed and I've never been especially good at that.
The cutting and fitting was a lot more work. There were a couple of hiccups in the configuration, but those were surmountable.
The improvement in usability was very much worth the effort, in my opinion.
http://www.schmetterlingaviation.com...autopilot.html
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02-24-2016, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 139
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Consider installing the knob panel, I find all the functionality I need and the install was simple.
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02-24-2016, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Ocala, FL (Leeward Air Ranch)
Posts: 118
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Need AP-PANEL ?
I also found the the install process not too difficult, but time consuming. A Dremel mounted cutting wheel and a set of small files do most of the work. Like any close tolerance work, take your time.
Vans provides a template for layout along with instructions containing many pix. The panel knob kit is designed for retrofit as well as new construction.
But do you really need it? A neighbor with is happy with the basic autopilot in his RV-12 for day VFR. In that mode I find it satisfactory too. Hand fly it to altitude and, with the flight plan entered and activated, push the HSI+ALT softkey. Nearing destination, disconnect AP and hand fly to runway. Enroute the system may ask you a few times to manually change the trim. The non-AP three-knob panel functions are handled readily by touch-screen inputs. KISS
Dynon's auotrim function requires the knob panels as does navigating in the expert mode, such as programmed climbs and descents. I would want this in an IFR airplane. Unfortunately my wife wants it in her airplane too (sigh), which is why I installed it.
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02-24-2016, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Lopez Island, Wa.
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thanks for help
I can't get Van's to sell me the horizontal control panel as they don't stock it, so the issue becomes one of getting their wiring bundle, surely it is same for verticle as horizontal one?? And yes even Dynon said don't bother unless traveling across country a bunch or IFR...so maybe it is not needed...I have seen it in every picture Van's shows of panel on there aircraft so just thought it was needed???
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02-24-2016, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 139
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I put the horizontal knob panel just above the radio GTR200 and it fits perfectly with a simple plug and play wire harness from Dynon.
A very functional addition to the panel.
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02-25-2016, 07:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID/Casa Grande, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZLeeJay
I put the horizontal knob panel just above the radio GTR200 and it fits perfectly with a simple plug and play wire harness from Dynon.
A very functional addition to the panel.
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Hey Lee....what field do you fly out of???? My wife & I just bought a "snowbird" property in Casa Grande; and I hope to be flying my -12 down soon.
Looking forward to meeting other -12 fliers around-about!!
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02-25-2016, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 139
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phantom30
Hey Lee....what field do you fly out of???? My wife & I just bought a "snowbird" property in Casa Grande; and I hope to be flying my -12 down soon.
Looking forward to meeting other -12 fliers around-about!!
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Deer Valley, give a shout when you're settled and I'm sure we can gather a few other 12's for a fly out. |
02-26-2016, 03:58 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: santa rosa CA
Posts: 90
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My Father keeps and flies an Ercoupe from that same airport. Actually it's a 1956 Forney (Ercoupe clone), white with blue and yellow stripes (faded) and accents. Sweet little plane that he got for a song. His buying that Ercoupe is what inspired me to buy my 12.
Say Hi to him from his son if you see him. I'll be up that way soon enough to visit after I get my license in my new 12.
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02-26-2016, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Martinsville, IN
Posts: 2,326
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bruceflys
Dynon's auotrim function requires the knob panels as does navigating in the expert mode, such as programmed climbs and descents. I would want this in an IFR airplane. Unfortunately my wife wants it in her airplane too (sigh), which is why I installed it.
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You can use expert mode without the knobs. I've done it quite often. You have to enter setup mode to set it in expert mode before you takeoff though.
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