Starlink Antenna

[Chippster1]

Has anyone successfully put a starlink antenna in an RV10
I know the antenna will not work thru metal
Maybe it works thru the fiberglass canopy?
Does it interfere with GPS signals if GPS antenna is on the roof?

 

[dmattmul]

Has anyone successfully put a starlink antenna in an RV10
I know the antenna will not work thru metal
Maybe it works thru the fiberglass canopy?
Does it interfere with GPS signals if GPS antenna is on the roof?

Mine works fine in the baggage area on the starboard side. Between AeroSport overhead and side of baggage wall. Eventually will go in the tailcone. (ShowPlanes fiberglass fastback). GPS antennas not on the roof but does need to go through 2 layers of fg. (Vans cabin top and ShowPlanes tail cone)

In the baggage area easy to move to a different airframe (Or RV, boat) as needed. 18 awg into ships power has worked fine. (~5 ft) 14.0 V bus voltage.

Wingtip I've read also works well.

 

[Chippster1]

Mine works fine in the baggage area on the starboard side. Between AeroSport overhead and side of baggage wall. Eventually will go in the tailcone. (ShowPlanes fiberglass fastback). GPS antennas not on the roof but does need to go through 2 layers of fg. (Vans cabin top and ShowPlanes tail cone)

Mine works fine in the baggage area on the starboard side. Between AeroSport overhead and side of baggage wall. Eventually will go in the tailcone. (ShowPlanes fiberglass fastback). GPS antennas not on the roof but does need to go through 2 layers of fg. (Vans cabin top and ShowPlanes tail

Thanks

 

[bjdecker]

@dmattmul can also cook popcorn in the front seat during flight

 

[DerekS]

Or run a wire and put in in the wingtip. Works well through that fiberglass, cabin wifi signal is strong, and less clutter in the cabin.

 

[Chippster1]

Or run a wire and put in in the wingtip. Works well through that fiberglass, cabin wifi signal is strong, and less clutter in the cabin.


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What are you using to secure it?

 

[Tooch]

I put mine in my wingtip with some foam.

Starlink mini

I’m thinking of adding a dedicated circuit to power the Starlink mini antenna on my RV10. I’d like to bolt it to the top of the baggage compartment. I’m a bit confused about grounding the Starlink. Would it be OK to ground it locally in the back or should I run a ground wire to the front of the...

www.vansairforce.net

 

[DerekS]

What are you using to secure it?

I took one of the printables samples, added some legs and 3d printed a bracket, other have just cut out blocks from packing foam.

 

[Reflex]

Derek,

Nice. Any chance you'd publish the file or give us a link to your 3D file?

Thanks,

Fred

 

[Traash]

Baggage area up against the ceiling works great. Not really in the way using Ball2Ball mount from the seatback crossbar and easily removed for alternative uses.

In order to give stabilized 30v power (I know it works with 12v but it really likes the higher voltage) and the ability to remotely turn it off and on (in case of any interference issues), I used a fused power booster and relay connected to the master relay output. Only $38. All I had to come up with was a switch for the panel and 22awg wire to ground.

 

[DerekS]

Derek,

Nice. Any chance you'd publish the file or give us a link to your 3D file?

Thanks,

Fred

Here you are:

https://www.printables.com/model/1500386-rv-10-starlink-mini-mount

 

[Reflex]

Many thanks Derek!

 

[togaflyer]

So what’ is the main reason for installing this in your plane and what is the is the total weight penalty?

 

[Richard Connell]

So what’ is the main reason for installing this in your plane and what is the is the total weight penalty?

All up I’d say it’s 4lb. 2.5 for the antenna and the rest is the foam that holds it and some wiring.
The SLF use it to keep themselves entertained and I use it for weather etc.

 

[DerekS]

So what’ is the main reason for installing this in your plane and what is the is the total weight penalty?

Supports tent movie nights for my boys in HBC which gives me a few more days at OSH every summer.

Secondary:
Weather without XM in flight (Canada)
Filing & Weather when my phone decides not to "roam like home"
Entertainment for the pax.
Ordering pizza before we land
Pretending to be be on conference calls when I'm flying

3.5lb.

 

[flywithayres]

Pretending to be be on conference calls when I'm flying

Best reason ever!

 

[airguy]

Here you are:

https://www.printables.com/model/1500386-rv-10-starlink-mini-mount

Yes, thanks much! I'll be printing and fitting that this weekend...