P prkaye Well Known Member Aug 8, 2022 #1 Question - is the outboard edge of the wing (the metal part) perfectly parallel to the aircraft centerline? I'm asking because I may mount a magnetometer in the wingtip and I want to be sure i use a correct reference line for aligning it.
Question - is the outboard edge of the wing (the metal part) perfectly parallel to the aircraft centerline? I'm asking because I may mount a magnetometer in the wingtip and I want to be sure i use a correct reference line for aligning it.
MED Well Known Member Friend Aug 8, 2022 #2 It seems to be. I mounted my magnetometer in the left wingtip using the garmin mount and it has worked well.
It seems to be. I mounted my magnetometer in the left wingtip using the garmin mount and it has worked well.
P prkaye Well Known Member Aug 8, 2022 #3 garmin mount? Does this come with the GAD-29 or is it an separate purchase?
MED Well Known Member Friend Aug 8, 2022 #4 prkaye said: garmin mount? Does this come with the GAD-29 or is it an separate purchase? Click to expand... I bought it from Steinair. https://www.steinair.com/?s=Magnetometer+mount&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1 Last edited: Aug 8, 2022
prkaye said: garmin mount? Does this come with the GAD-29 or is it an separate purchase? Click to expand... I bought it from Steinair. https://www.steinair.com/?s=Magnetometer+mount&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1
P prkaye Well Known Member Aug 8, 2022 #5 Awesome, i've just ordered that mount and will probably mount my magnetometer in the fuselage with it. Thanks!
Awesome, i've just ordered that mount and will probably mount my magnetometer in the fuselage with it. Thanks!
P prkaye Well Known Member Aug 11, 2022 #6 Actually, I'd appreciate any advice from folks on where is the best location for my Garmin magnetometer. Wingtip, fuselage or tail?
Actually, I'd appreciate any advice from folks on where is the best location for my Garmin magnetometer. Wingtip, fuselage or tail?