AOA Static Port Install - Vans Kit

[jmiller007]

Hi Team,

After discovering that my ancient D-180 can display AOA with the right things installed/calibrated, I had originally planned to do the ball needle install, but was advised to just use the vans kit for a cleaner look.

I have the Vans kit, along with the Show Planes static port (looks better than a riveted port) and plan to start this was weather precludes flying.

Does anyone have pics of their install of the Vans parts?

I have a 2010 RV-12 that does not have the updated electrical connector for stall vane and wing light. When looking at the Vans kit, it calls for an aluminum tube to poke through the fuselage body and allow the tubing to connect through the wing.

Any photos or guidance you have would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[whity1231$]

I did this a few years ago and used Van’s kit and location measurements. I did use I think it was Joe Gore’s system of using push- lock fittings to go from the wing into the fuselage. I think I got the bulkhead push-lock fitting’s fro McMaster Carr. I left a loop of line inside of the first bay in the wing so that you could pull the wing out some to disconnect the fittings if you wanted to take the wing completely off. I just ran the fuselage lines up along the pilot side and then up into the avionics bay. It works good after getting it calibrated. The audio warning is not very loud, even though I have set as loud as I think it will be. I don’t have any pictures and my inspection isn’t till January as far as taking some.

 

[jmiller007]

I did this a few years ago and used Van’s kit and location measurements. I did use I think it was Joe Gore’s system of using push- lock fittings to go from the wing into the fuselage. I think I got the bulkhead push-lock fitting’s fro McMaster Carr. I left a loop of line inside of the first bay in the wing so that you could pull the wing out some to disconnect the fittings if you wanted to take the wing completely off. I just ran the fuselage lines up along the pilot side and then up into the avionics bay. It works good after getting it calibrated. The audio warning is not very loud, even though I have set as loud as I think it will be. I don’t have any pictures and my inspection isn’t till January as far as taking some.

Thanks for sharing that. I have the push lock fittings all ready to go - if nothing else it's a fun project. Excited to see how this may help with landings. Thanks again!

 

[jherzog]

Not looking to hijack your thread but what are is the part number for the Vans kit you are working with?
I have Dynon D100/D180, and was looking to add Dynon's heated pitot to get both the heat and AOA capabilities. Didn't know there was another option for AOA, aside from building a custom dual-tube pitot.

 

[Mich48041]

jherzog, the least expensive way to add AOA to your D180 is to install a static port in the lower leading edge of the wing about 33 degrees down from horizonal. Connect that static port to the AOA port on the D180. The location of the AOA port in the wing is not critical. A few degrees off will be compensated for during the in-flight calibration procedure.
See this thread: https://vansairforce.net/threads/aoa-in-the-rv-12.34040/
An easy way to get the parts that you need is to buy Van's "Static Air Kit" for $27
If you need to go through bulkheads, search Amazon for "ZAOJIAO Tube Bulkhead Connector".