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Old 09-30-2011, 09:54 PM
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I chose to mount the XRX in the left wing tip because it contains no antennae or other electrical devices other than the nav and landing lights. I fabricated a pad from structural high density foam and glued it in the wing tip with flox and epoxy as far out board as possible. This location places the unit about 12" from the wing rib.
Martin,

We're gonna try mounting the Zaon in the right wingtip of the RV-10. Since your install is functioning well, would you describe the fore/aft placement? Wondering how far back to stay away from that wingtip landing light. A photo of your foam pad installation would be great!
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Old 10-01-2011, 08:05 PM
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Default Why no remote mount antenna?

I understand the function of the unit.

It is a get up and take it with you kind of unit.

However what would it have hurt to have put in remote mounted antenna plugs in the back of it.

I guess they never thought of that at the time considering the intended market and now the thing is built and to get a redesign costs money.

I would definitely be more interested in "installing" it if there was a top and bottom antenna mount possibility.

It just doesn't seem that hard of an alteration. Maybe I am wrong...
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Old 10-02-2011, 05:51 AM
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I called Zaon and asked that question and if one was perhaps coming out soon. The answer was that they had already attempted it and it could not be produced at a cost they felt would sell and that nothing as planned. This was as of about 6 months ago.

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Old 10-02-2011, 07:32 AM
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Yep they did it several years ago. Even had working prototypes. They mentioned the price and everyone laughed. Not gonna fly was the overwhelming response.....
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Old 10-02-2011, 07:32 PM
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It is intresting that this thread has surfaced again. I have been rethinking my response I made back in feb.

I absolutely hate it on my glare shield. And because I have a slider with the steel bar supporting the roll bar, I have noticed a blind spot. There are a few spots of "reflection" also. When the xrx indicates a plane to my 2-o'clock, it is actually at my 10-o'clock. I have gotten used to it and now look there.

The xrx can see planes to my 6, so I am now thinking a wing mount might not be bad. There may be a blind spot, but a plane traveling perpendicular to me will pass behind me.

Anyway, I will try the wing mount and see.

The xrx is not a replacement for a good eye scan. Just a reminder sometimes.
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Old 04-21-2012, 08:15 PM
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So, here is the report back.
It will work in your wing tip. I mounted the Zaon as for out in the wingtip as possible and I am happy to say it works as well as on the glare shield. I wanted to wait until I had a good feel for what was capable in the wing tip before I posted.

If you remember, I did have some issues with reflected targets when on the glare shield. I don't have that issue in the wingtip. But I do have a very slight blind spot. But it is not where I expected it to be. It is intermittent and at my 9- o'clock slightly low. This is odd because the Zaon is in the left wingtip. I can read 3-o'clock. But it is a very small blind spot. If I roll either way, the target will show up.

Anyway. Here is my mounting.
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Old 04-21-2012, 09:15 PM
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A few weeks before Sun & Fun, I moved my XRX from a mount on the baggage wall to my right wing tip in my RV7a. I mounted it similar to what Martin Sutter did, in a foam cradle as far out as possible in the wing tip. In that wing tip, I have a strobe power supply and a VOR/ILS antenna. It works well. The other detail is in the XRX you select aircraft type and I selected none. I am very pleased with the results.
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Old 05-08-2012, 03:02 AM
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Inspired by this thread I decided to install the XRX in the wingtip of my 9A. I have not done a lot of flying with it yet but it seems to be working well.

I carved then glassed in a foam block so the XRX sits level all round with the aircraft in the straight and level flight attitude.

The device is attached by sticky back velcro plus a cable tie (possibly not neccessary)

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Old 06-05-2012, 08:50 PM
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I found an easier way to deal with the remote antenna issue by installing a Monroy Traffic-Watch+ unit. The Monroy antenna is the same size and shape as a transponder antenna and is installed on the belly. The unit itself can be panel mounted. It works pretty well. It is also FAA approved for certified aircraft. For less than $1K (combo package) is a pretty good deal. Check http://www.monroyaero.com/ATD300Webpage8.pdf

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Old 06-09-2012, 07:33 PM
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Default XRX in Wing Tip

I mounted mine behind me on the baggage compartment wall a year or so ago with brackets from RAM. Worked super feeding a signal to my GRTs and was high enough in the canopy to be the highest object around. Had the XRX wired to come on automatically with power.

FYI ..Just removed it this week to install ADS-B. If anyone knows anyone interested in an low-mileage XRX and a RAM mount, please sent me a PM.

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