Dual Screen SkyView Touch available for RV-12 builders/owners

[XOverZero]

A question for Scott, if he's still monitoring this thread: I'm assuming the obvious, that the second screen is also a 10 inch. Has any thought been given to an option for a 7" second screen?

Thx in advance.

[cactusman]

Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002

I didn't say the touch screen, I just said early screens compared to later screens (touch and non touch).
I don't mean to imply it was a huge difference, but there is a difference.

Is there a serial no after which we know which Skyviews draw less current?

Reason I am asking is because I was thinking about adding a touch and moving the older Skyview to the right side.

Would I have to move the regulator still?

The one thing that bothers me about moving that regulator inside the cockpit is the added potential for an electrical fire in the cockpit.

I do notice that having something plugged into the cig port, the ldg lights on, nav/strobe lights, that anything below 2500 RPM and you are discharging.

By the way, a plug for ADS-B - that thing is wonderful, already helped me avoid a potential midair...I swear half of China was up flying in PHX this past week.

[rvbuilder2002]

Originally Posted by XOverZero

A question for Scott, if he's still monitoring this thread: I'm assuming the obvious, that the second screen is also a 10 inch. Has any thought been given to an option for a 7" second screen?

Thx in advance.

Yes, 10 inch screen.
No 7 inch screen is being offered but you could make your own panel section and install one.

[rvbuilder2002]

Originally Posted by cactuspilot

Is there a serial no after which we know which Skyviews draw less current?

Reason I am asking is because I was thinking about adding a touch and moving the older Skyview to the right side.

Would I have to move the regulator still?

The one thing that bothers me about moving that regulator inside the cockpit is the added potential for an electrical fire in the cockpit.

I do notice that having something plugged into the cig port, the ldg lights on, nav/strobe lights, that anything below 2500 RPM and you are discharging.

By the way, a plug for ADS-B - that thing is wonderful, already helped me avoid a potential midair...I swear half of China was up flying in PHX this past week.

You would have to see if Dynon could/would help you with info regarding screen serial #. I don't know any specifics.

If you have an E-LSA or E-AB you can do what ever you want. If you have an S-LSA you have to do what is specified.

There is already a lot of electrical equipment inside the cockpit. I don't think moving the regulator inside will increase the risk much. A lot of other LSA have it located there.

Even without something plugged into the accessory plug, if all equipment is turned on, low RPM will cause a battery discharge.
You do know that the label adjacent to the accessory plug lists an amperage limit?

[Ex Bonanza Bucko]

Here's the Van's ad for the second screen and kit to install it. Note it requires the voltage regulator to be moved if it's forward of the firewall.

I assume that any input to either screen will appear on the other one; for instance a waypoint selected from the Nav screen will appear in the PFD screen in the HSI.

EBB


V-12 Dual Skyview Kit

Adds Right Side TouchScreen


Description

Kit provides all parts necessary to replace the mapbox panel with an additional Skyview touchscreen. Relocation of the voltage regulator will be necessary if it is located forward of the firewall. Kit includes new POH tray to replace the mapbox, all hardware and wiring harnesses.
New panel is provided unpainted. If this is for an S-LSA installation, cost for the carbon overlay on the new panel (if desired), is an additional $175.(Call)

Ordering Information

Skyview Touch Dual Display Kit
Part Number = RV-12 AV-SVT DUAL
Price = $4250.00
QuantitySubmit
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[cactusman]

Yes...it is up on the store...here is the link:

https://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin...roduct=sv-dual

That carbon fiber overlay caught my attention - are those something that someone is making for Van's?

Can E-LSA owners buy those? I was planning on re-doing mine when it went in for paint....but an actual overlay might be less frustration and look better.

[Ex Bonanza Bucko]

Cactus:
I don't know if Van's will sell them in the store.....probably would if you called Kaitlyn or Gus. It's the standard covering for the panel in the S-LSAs so it's needed to make the installation in one of them not look dorky:-)

EBB

[Hotscam]

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Been flying dual screen for two years now and works great.
Current draw is abt 15 amps average out of 20 -22 available.
To save some power we power switch the fuel pump during take off and landing.
We blew a voltage regulator during a hot summer, but the thermo strips i put on the regulator indicate 80 deg Celcius while the spec is max 90.
It is a poor regulator which has proven not to meet its spec and I would like to replace it by a better one.
I do not fancy a very hot regulator above my knees.

[Hotscam]

[rvbuilder2002]

Originally Posted by Hotscam

Current draw is abt 15 amps average out of 20 -22 available.
thermo strips i put on the regulator indicate 80 deg Celcius while the spec is max 90
It is a poor regulator which has proven not to meet its spec and I would like to replace it by a better one.
I do not fancy a very hot regulator above my knees.

No one will ever get 20-22 amps out of one of these regulators on a very regular basis and have it last very long, that is why the dual screen was not previously supplied by Van's... 18 Amps is about the practical limit if the regulator is going survive. This is a well excepted fact by those who have a lot of experience operating the 912 engine.
If the regulator is mounted aft of the firewall it wont reach anywhere near 80 C.