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Old 04-22-2016, 02:25 PM
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Default Autopilot kit

Just had a quick glance at what would be involved in mounting the servos and linkage for the autopilot. I cannot for the life of me see what would take six months to a year to develop. The servo mount is there as far as I can tell , just like the RV-10 set up. The only thing left is the connecting rod set up.
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Old 04-22-2016, 03:06 PM
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I am waiting for the Garmin setup.
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Old 04-22-2016, 03:12 PM
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Just did this on an RV-14 using Dynon servos. Plug and play.

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Old 04-22-2016, 06:13 PM
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Carl, what did you use for the control rods?
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Old 04-23-2016, 12:31 AM
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Default Dynon servo install

Dynon has a "Generic Push-Pull servo installation kit" which contains almost all the items you would need (you have to cut the pushrods to length and tap the ends yourself)

https://www.dynonavionics.com/downlo...ions_Rev_F.pdf

For the RV-14 you also need the extra bracket for the roll servo, $10 from Dynon. (It's labeled "support bracket" on page 8 of the RV-10 roll servo installation guide

http://www.dynonavionics.com/downloa...ions_Rev_H.pdf
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Old 04-23-2016, 04:08 AM
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Thanks Jake, looks like what we will have to do to get flying.
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Old 05-08-2016, 03:21 PM
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I installed the Garmin servo's (both pitch and roll). Just purchased the RV10 install kits and they fit perfectly in the RV14 with no alterations.
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Old 05-08-2016, 03:49 PM
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I'm hearing that Van's will be providing new mounts for our servos (did not hear it from Van's, but they did say parts were not in from the vendor).
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Old 05-08-2016, 05:42 PM
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Typical Van's support on the RV-14; non existant!
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Old 05-08-2016, 08:33 PM
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Typical Van's support on the RV-14; non existant!
Now now...let's be fair. Scott frequently answers questions on this forum (sometimes on weekends) and I've had pretty good support from Vans via email and phone...not perfect, but pretty good.
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