I am working on the fuselage and have all kits in hand except the Avionics - because I am "waiting for Skyview."
But I am at the point of wanting to install the autopilot servos while access is still easy.
You may know that the standard Dynon D180 has an AP control interface from the main unit, and the auxilary AP-74 control unit, while nice (and $450), is not essential. But it is essential if you are building the RV-12 as an E-LSA using the standard avionics package with autopilot option ($1950 total).
The Skyview is different in that the Dynon Skyview webpages do not even show the AP74 as an optional enhancement. So I had a discussion with Van's.
They told me to order the "RV-12 Autopilot Servo Kit" for $1615.
I received it today and it appears to include everything that the standard optional AP kit includes except the AP74 unit. It has the dual servos, 4 rod ends, more misc hardware (nuts, bolts, washers, electrical connectors, etc.) and the Section 44 instructions.
So now I can install the guts of the autopilot while still waiting to order the Avionics kit.
Bill H. N412BR reserved, wings and tail done (and painted), working on fuselage.
But I am at the point of wanting to install the autopilot servos while access is still easy.
You may know that the standard Dynon D180 has an AP control interface from the main unit, and the auxilary AP-74 control unit, while nice (and $450), is not essential. But it is essential if you are building the RV-12 as an E-LSA using the standard avionics package with autopilot option ($1950 total).
The Skyview is different in that the Dynon Skyview webpages do not even show the AP74 as an optional enhancement. So I had a discussion with Van's.
They told me to order the "RV-12 Autopilot Servo Kit" for $1615.
I received it today and it appears to include everything that the standard optional AP kit includes except the AP74 unit. It has the dual servos, 4 rod ends, more misc hardware (nuts, bolts, washers, electrical connectors, etc.) and the Section 44 instructions.
So now I can install the guts of the autopilot while still waiting to order the Avionics kit.
Bill H. N412BR reserved, wings and tail done (and painted), working on fuselage.
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