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07-15-2013, 07:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
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The Aerolectric All Electric Airplane Pics
Considering the "All Electric Airplane on a budget" design for my RV-8's electrical system. I'm looking for someone who has used this design that can show me pics of their switch and c/b panels. Especially, if its an -8
I know there's plug-n-play products out there. But, being an old "1-wire", I'd like to just do it my self, rather than throw $ at it.
Thanks in advance!
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07-16-2013, 12:00 AM
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07-16-2013, 04:59 AM
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hi Bob,
What color reference is your gray ? Do you have a RAL or paint make and ref you can share please.
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07-16-2013, 05:12 AM
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Symbology and panel layout conventions?
Bob, no offense intended, but I must say I found the design of your electrical panel very confusing. I've never flown an Airbus, so I don't know if your layout and legend design are indeed based on Airbus conventions that I'm just unfamiliar with. But as such, much of the legend symbology and the quasi-schematic layout left me scratching my head. I'm on board with the concept of having the panel design reflect the system layout. But I don't clearly see that in your panel. Much of it seems very ambiguous and/or inconsistent, with high likelihood of misinterpretation. Again, no offense intended. I am genuinely interested in understanding your panel design, if it does follow sensible conventions that I simply don't understand. If this is based on Airbus conventions, is there a document or other reference you can point me to that describes these conventions? Or show some other examples on which this was based?
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07-16-2013, 09:00 AM
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Bob, not trying to be critical here, but that looks like a quarter-turn fastener on the right-hand panel, in the photo. If so, those should be replaced with similar fasteners that use a screwdriver for the quarter-turn. The reason is that in a crash, they can cause injury.
I'm sure they were convenient during the build, but now it's time to make them safe for flight.
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07-16-2013, 09:08 AM
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Hi Bob,
Thanks! That's what I was looking for. Considering the design philosophy for the "all-electric", it makes perfect sense.
I like your glove-box 1/4 turn too! 
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07-16-2013, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by David Paule
Bob, not trying to be critical here, but that looks like a quarter-turn fastener on the right-hand panel, in the photo. If so, those should be replaced with similar fasteners that use a screwdriver for the quarter-turn. The reason is that in a crash, they can cause injury.
I'm sure they were convenient during the build, but now it's time to make them safe for flight.
Dave
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I guess this would also apply to the key sticking out of the start switch.
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07-22-2013, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Hi Gents.
Jan - BS381 standard code 632 Dark Admiralty Grey
Roee - If you look at the Aerolecetric Diagram Z 13 for the All Electric Airplane I think you'll find it makes sense. It follows no convention or standard I merely am laying out the electrical system in simple form - I didn't need to it I just wanted to. The "B" is the battery contactor and the "S" the starter solenoid. The CB's represent the alternators/starter motor and the battery switch represents the battery. In service it works without any issues so far and certainly no misinterpretation as its so simple.
Dave - The 1/4 turn is the supplied fitting from Vans for the glove box which I use on every flight - so not replacing with a screw - its all about risk versus practicality.
Ken - Glad I helped you out 
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