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I've powered on all my avionics before buttoning up the foward top skin on an RV-8. One of the things I've been trying to figure out is whether or not my GNS430 navigation data is actually connected to Skyview via the ARINC429 interface module. When Skyview is on and the PFD's HSI source is...

Modern avionics use multiple power and ground wires to reduce current through internal power circuits (reducing heat generated and extending the life of your avionics stack). Make your point to point wiring big enough to handle the total current requirement and then use a crimp type wire cap to...

Can anybody point me to a video showing real world application of the magenta and cyan colored vertical descent path tic marks (how to set them up, how it looks to fly them)?

Oh believe me, I am going over the wiring again and again. I'm sure it'll end up being some simple-stupid thing I've overlooked. I was an avionics tech-flight line troubleshooter years ago, plus 5 years in avionics/electrical at a major repair depot, FCC GROL and HAM operator. So, I do know...

I have a new install Skyview classic: two 7" displays, dual ADAHARS, GPS 2020, EMS, SV-COM-T25, SV-TXPDR-261, SV-AP-SERVOs (pitch&roll). Wiring has been verified (rung-out plug to plug). But, when I power it on VP-X trips the COM, TXPDR and AP. I went throught the configurator app on the VP-X...

Anyone want to share their wiring diagram for the trim coolie hat with Skyview AP panel. I have the Tosten CS grip that has a single common wire for every switch. —————————-Edit————————————— After looking back at the install manual, I understand the wiring for the trim. But, I’m curious...

I'm just about ready to power up my avionics for the first time. But, I've just realized I don't have a "pilot accessible" breaker to disable the trim system in the even of runaway trim. I have a pullable breaker on the console for AP, but not trim. For AP, I just wired the power for the...

I guess I have to join the crowd and complain about Seattle Avionics now. Updating the flash drive with Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams Seems to have gotten slower and slower. Now, even if I go through the Windows Update drudgery, delete all the old cookies, uninstall ChartData Manager...

Is it possible to put a voltmeter accross the battery terminals while the engine is running? Compare that voltage to what you're seeing on the VP-X widget. If the difference is more than 0.1 - 0.2 volts, I believe you could have a problem that needs looking into. Otherwise, as long as (like...

I suspect you have an internally regulated alternator. Check this out: https://planepower.aero/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Troubleshooting-Single-Engine-Internally-Regulated-Alternators.pdf

The VP-X documentation discusses, in detail, the different voltage regulator requirements and interface. The VP-X planner even has a menu driven choices for Alternator/VR options.

I installed terminal strips. One for TX and one for RX. I have studs for ports 1 through 5, plus bus power and ground for the GPS-2020.

Would love to see any pics of an RV-8/8A with the SV-EMS-220 install and Firewall penetrations. Anyone wanna share?

Just saw this. I haven't flown mine yet. Still building. But, I did put it together enough to sit in the pilot's seat with the interior/seat cushions and instrument panel in place and it looks to me like the 2 7" displays will be just fine. In a perfect world, I'd have the 2 HDX displays...

It wouldn't be difficult to fabricate a tray like the one that Dynon sells for the HDX. Anyone with rudimentary sheet metal skills and a pan brake could do it for you. I'll bet theres someone at the EAA chapter that would help. I did something a little different with my 2 7" classic...

RV-8 with Ray Allen T3-12A roll and pitch trim servos wired to SV-AP-PANEL. Looks to me like the Trim Amp is optional. Anyone found it to be a real world "must-have", or no?

Well, gee. I bought the lifetime subscription to Seattle Avionics a couple of years ago, even though my -8 wasn't flying yet. I've updated my USB drives regularly, and I don't have any problems doing so. Hope this new vendor doesn't mean my lifetime subscription is going to become worthless...

I don't trust it. I don't even trust to screen saver not to F-up the DataManager downloads. I disable all that stuff when I'm running DataManager. The number of times I've pick up my laptop only to discover that "the program is not responding" have born out my mistrust.

One thing I just remembered that can mess up the process is Win10's default powersave mode. Window will suspend after a set time if no activity is detected. For some reason, I don't think Win10 on my computer detects SA's DataManager downloading files in the background. I disabled the Win10...

I run Parallels/Win10 on a MacBookPro/MacOS12.6.3. I have 4 Sandisk stuby 32G thumb drives. My routine is this: -Reboot Comcast broadband gateway (the longer you go without doing this, the slower it gets) -Update Parallels (Its a given) -Update Windows (Its a given, and it will be painful!)...