I'm doing a panel upgrade for an RV-6 as follows:
Currently have a D100 and Garmin 396 in flying panel.
Just purchased a D10A and ordered servos and AP-74 at SnF (I'm #2 on Gulf Coast's delivery list, so I'm told!)
Also purchased a Garmin SL-40 and GMA340 (yep, broke again!)
I want to be smart in planning the wiring, so here come the Q's (sorry in advance for the length).
1. I've read that only one EFIS can run the AP. I'll be primarily using the D100 as a PFD and the D10A as an HSI (and backup PFD). I plan to have the D100 run the AP. Can I connect the 396 blue wire to both the D100 and the D10A (via DSAB?) and get the GPS track info (magenta CDI) to both, or do I have to choose one?
2. Can I send the 396 track info to both the D100 and D10A (if possible per #1 above) and the 396 comm frequency info to the SL-40 (is the NMEA info from the blue wire compatible for all 3)? (I'll be asking Garmin the same Q on Monday).
3. I read the thread here about 5 wires for the AP system. WRT the disconnect, will the AP install guide direct where I route the ground from the stick grip button to disconnect the servos (is that how it's best done?)
4. From same 5-wire thread, I noted the audio out line. I don't have a Dynon EMS (plane came with a VM-1000), but am planning to add an AOA pitot. Will this audio out wire be the one that carries AOA warnings, and will it be the only wire I need to route to the GMA340? Will any other audio be available, given my setup (AP messages of any sort?)
5. Lastly, for servo selection, though my plane is an RV-6, it was built from the ground up as a Super 6, with rocket wings (clipped), beefed up construction throughout, and an IO-540. It has Rocket-like speeds and weights (1900# Max GW). What servo would you recommend for this install?
Thanks very much! I'm very excited about the new AP and all my Dynon gear, and appreciate all the info you can provide!
Cheers,
Bob
Currently have a D100 and Garmin 396 in flying panel.
Just purchased a D10A and ordered servos and AP-74 at SnF (I'm #2 on Gulf Coast's delivery list, so I'm told!)
Also purchased a Garmin SL-40 and GMA340 (yep, broke again!)
I want to be smart in planning the wiring, so here come the Q's (sorry in advance for the length).
1. I've read that only one EFIS can run the AP. I'll be primarily using the D100 as a PFD and the D10A as an HSI (and backup PFD). I plan to have the D100 run the AP. Can I connect the 396 blue wire to both the D100 and the D10A (via DSAB?) and get the GPS track info (magenta CDI) to both, or do I have to choose one?
2. Can I send the 396 track info to both the D100 and D10A (if possible per #1 above) and the 396 comm frequency info to the SL-40 (is the NMEA info from the blue wire compatible for all 3)? (I'll be asking Garmin the same Q on Monday).
3. I read the thread here about 5 wires for the AP system. WRT the disconnect, will the AP install guide direct where I route the ground from the stick grip button to disconnect the servos (is that how it's best done?)
4. From same 5-wire thread, I noted the audio out line. I don't have a Dynon EMS (plane came with a VM-1000), but am planning to add an AOA pitot. Will this audio out wire be the one that carries AOA warnings, and will it be the only wire I need to route to the GMA340? Will any other audio be available, given my setup (AP messages of any sort?)
5. Lastly, for servo selection, though my plane is an RV-6, it was built from the ground up as a Super 6, with rocket wings (clipped), beefed up construction throughout, and an IO-540. It has Rocket-like speeds and weights (1900# Max GW). What servo would you recommend for this install?
Thanks very much! I'm very excited about the new AP and all my Dynon gear, and appreciate all the info you can provide!
Cheers,
Bob