AvMap EKP-IV mount w/0 airgizmo

npowell · #1 05-13-2008, 08:57 AM

I have noticed a couple of pictures on this site (I don't remember where on the site) that showed an AvMap EKP-IV mounted without use of an AirGizmo type mount. Does anyone have any tips on how this is done? I have enough space for the moving map, but probably not for the snap in mount.

Neal Powell
RV-9A
Working on second wing
Quickbuild Fuse waiting for attention

Mike S · #2 05-13-2008, 09:17 AM

This thread.

Start at post 20.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...t=avmap&page=2

videobobk · #3 05-13-2008, 04:16 PM

Don't really have pics, but I did it by making a tray to fit the bottom (with vertical orientation of the GPS) and held the top in place with a tab. The tab has a hole that the power connector comes through, perhaps 5/16". Tilt it slightly and start the power connector through the tab, rotate it to straight up and a spring catch holds it that way. Put the power wire on and screw it down. Works great and has for over 100 hours. It is sort of "L" shaped with the tab on the upper left and the tray on the bottom. Simple to make with aluminum and rivets.

Bob Kelly