brian
Well Known Member
On my older RV-6A (not pre-punched), the inspection panel on the underside of the wing is centered on a rib. Is that where all RVs have the inspection panel?
The reason I'm wondering is because I bought the Alpha Systems Angle of Attack system at SNF, but the installation is beginning to look like more work than I had understood it would be. The probe isn't going to install in place of the inspection cover because the rib is in the way.
I'd have to disassemble the probe mount that came with the unit, and reinstall it offset on a new plate in order for it to work. It also looks like might be tricky to run the 2 plastic air lines through the wing and into the cockpit.
Have other RVers installed this Alpha Systems brand AOA in a flying RV? Any suggestions/hints/tricks/experiences, etc?
Assuming I decide I can run the 2 lines OK, I could always return the Alpha Systems brand and get the Advanced Flight Systems brand, as that one does not involve a probe installation - just 2 small holes drilled in the wing skin, so that would eliminate the probe installation issue.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
thanks,
brian
The reason I'm wondering is because I bought the Alpha Systems Angle of Attack system at SNF, but the installation is beginning to look like more work than I had understood it would be. The probe isn't going to install in place of the inspection cover because the rib is in the way.
I'd have to disassemble the probe mount that came with the unit, and reinstall it offset on a new plate in order for it to work. It also looks like might be tricky to run the 2 plastic air lines through the wing and into the cockpit.
Have other RVers installed this Alpha Systems brand AOA in a flying RV? Any suggestions/hints/tricks/experiences, etc?
Assuming I decide I can run the 2 lines OK, I could always return the Alpha Systems brand and get the Advanced Flight Systems brand, as that one does not involve a probe installation - just 2 small holes drilled in the wing skin, so that would eliminate the probe installation issue.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
thanks,
brian
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