[Louise Hose]

As Paul and I both have 396s with XM-weather, Paul built a mount for mine in the back of his RV-8. However, the XM antenna has been a continuing problem. We hadn't found the right solution and I swore last weekend that I would figure out a way to secure the antenna better than running it to the turtleback behind me. Well, the answer dropped into my lap at today's brunch run.

Paul, I have a project for us next weekend.......

Note the antennas mounted on top.

Looks like they have braced it in back.​

 

[RONSIM]

Ingenuity! --- I love it!

I am a recent builder (helping/apprentice/etc.) on an RV-10, and flying (loaned) an -8A, and have throughly enjoyed the Forums --- the ingenuity of the builders is just amazing --- great job on the 496 mounting!

 

[terrykohler]

Perhaps you need to give that brace some additional thought. In the event of a sudden deceleration and/or crumpling of the structure, it would appear that you've added a "spear" that might penetrate the front seatback and perhaps cause some significant spinal trauma.
Terry

 

[Louise Hose]

Not mine!

The mount (and brace) are not my design (or on my plane), but perhaps the RV-8 owners will see these comments. Certainly something to think about. What I liked was the platform above the unit that provided a place for the antennae. Thanks.

 

[Louise Hose]

Our solution for the backseat

Paul and I had the chance to work on mounting the Garmin 396 XM receiver in the back seat of the Val (RV-8) today. Since I (and the 2nd 396) only ride with him occasionally, be went with a very simple, Velcro solution.

Tried it out on a trip to Mustang Beach today and it worked great. Cost of the mount? Maybe a buck.