Author: "John Walsh" <john_rv4@...> Time: Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:46 pm PST Link
Has anyone had any success using the Dynon internal magnetometer ?
I have a VFR 4 that I recently purchased. I am considering a Dynon
but would like the setup to be as simple as possible.
I'd like the option of "ripping out" the vacuum system so I would
appreciate a reliable magnetic heading from the Dynon.
Thanks in advance
John
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Author: "Susan Goebel" <susangoebel@...> Time: Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:24 pm PST Link
I have an early Dynon, and use only the internal magnetometer. The battery
in my RV4 is between my legs, and interferes with the magnetometer
considerably, stressing the alignment curve fitting routine to its limits.
After several alignment attempts(you get a different curve fit heading
adjustment each time you do it), I finally got the heading to +/-10 degrees,
which I consider satisfactory for day VFR. If you are using the Dynon for
IFR or IFR backup, and have any cockpit magnetic interference, I recommend
that you go with the remote unit.
Gary Goebel
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From: John Walsh [mailto:john_rv4@yahoo.com]
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Subject: [RV-4] Dynon -- Internal Magnetometer ??
Has anyone had any success using the Dynon internal magnetometer ?
I have a VFR 4 that I recently purchased. I am considering a Dynon
but would like the setup to be as simple as possible.
I'd like the option of "ripping out" the vacuum system so I would
appreciate a reliable magnetic heading from the Dynon.
Thanks in advance
John
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Author: "Rob Ray" <smokyray@...> Time: Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:59 am PST Link
John;
I have never had a vacuum system as I don't like fixing pumps and
found out through research that the pump takes 3HP at 2500rpm to
operate. (2 mags take 4hp)I like electric and am running a TruTrak
electronic T&B that I like alot. I also installed a Odyssey battery
and mounted it on my firewall leaving me a nice space between my
legs, so to speak. I put a hinged door over the hole and now have a
forward baggage area that hols a toolbox, canopy cover, chocks,
small girlfriend...etc. I run a JC Whitney electronic compass/OAT
that works well, $19.95. Good Luck!
Rob Ray
--- In RV-4@yahoogroups.com, "Susan Goebel" <susangoebel@c...> wrote:
> I have an early Dynon, and use only the internal magnetometer.
The battery
> in my RV4 is between my legs, and interferes with the magnetometer
> considerably, stressing the alignment curve fitting routine to its
limits.
> After several alignment attempts(you get a different curve fit
heading
> adjustment each time you do it), I finally got the heading to +/-
10 degrees,
> which I consider satisfactory for day VFR. If you are using the
Dynon for
> IFR or IFR backup, and have any cockpit magnetic interference, I
recommend
> that you go with the remote unit.
>
> Gary Goebel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Walsh [mailto:john_rv4@y...]
> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:42 AM
> To: RV-4@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [RV-4] Dynon -- Internal Magnetometer ??
> Has anyone had any success using the Dynon internal magnetometer ?
> I have a VFR 4 that I recently purchased. I am considering a
Dynon
> but would like the setup to be as simple as possible.
>
> I'd like the option of "ripping out" the vacuum system so I would
> appreciate a reliable magnetic heading from the Dynon.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> John
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Author: "John Walsh" <john_rv4@...> Time: Wed Jan 19, 2005 1:35 pm PST Link
Thanks Gary. I will go with the remote unit. Right now, I have a
vacuum system with 850 hrs on it. The AI has crapped out. I want to
pull the plug (so to speak) and just get the Dynon. BTW, 3 month
lead time to get one !!
As far as the "small girlfriend compartment", Man I have got to see
that airplane !!! :-). I have the Odyssey battery on a list of mini
projects for this plane. It weighs 960 right now w/wood prop and it
never hurts to lose a few pounds.
John
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Author: "Gary Slutz" <gjslutz@...> Time: Wed Jan 19, 2005 1:36 pm PST Link
-John, I used the external as my compass was off by about 200' in my
4. Also if you go with the external you can add their OAT and that
will display true airspeed as well as OAT.
To change alt. setting it is very easy & quick. I plan on removing
my round airspeed & alt. soon. I have a Dynon in my 4 as well as an
Ultimate 10-200. Best money spent on either.
Gary
-- In RV-4@yahoogroups.com, "John Walsh" <john_rv4@y...> wrote:
> Has anyone had any success using the Dynon internal magnetometer ?
> I have a VFR 4 that I recently purchased. I am considering a
Dynon
> but would like the setup to be as simple as possible.
>
> I'd like the option of "ripping out" the vacuum system so I would
> appreciate a reliable magnetic heading from the Dynon.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> John
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Author: bob king <bob_king92021@...> Time: Wed Jan 19, 2005 1:36 pm PST Link
Hi Rob - Would like to know a little more about that
expensive electronic compass/OAT that you're using.
Contact me off line @ bobking-9@cox.net por favor.
thanks in advance. bob king p.s. bought a Trio
Avionics wing leveler and can't wait to get that
installed. Clear Skies
--- Rob Ray <smokyray@yahoo.com> wrote:
> John;
>
> I have never had a vacuum system as I don't like
> fixing pumps and
> found out through research that the pump takes 3HP
> at 2500rpm to
> operate. (2 mags take 4hp)I like electric and am
> running a TruTrak
> electronic T&B that I like alot. I also installed a
> Odyssey battery
> and mounted it on my firewall leaving me a nice
> space between my
> legs, so to speak. I put a hinged door over the
> hole and now have a
> forward baggage area that hols a toolbox, canopy
> cover, chocks,
> small girlfriend...etc. I run a JC Whitney
> electronic compass/OAT
> that works well, $19.95. Good Luck!
>
> Rob Ray
> --- In RV-4@yahoogroups.com, "Susan Goebel"
> <susangoebel@c...> wrote:
> > I have an early Dynon, and use only the internal
> magnetometer.
> The battery
> > in my RV4 is between my legs, and interferes with
> the magnetometer
> > considerably, stressing the alignment curve
> fitting routine to its
> limits.
> > After several alignment attempts(you get a
> different curve fit
> heading
> > adjustment each time you do it), I finally got the
> heading to +/-
> 10 degrees,
> > which I consider satisfactory for day VFR. If you
> are using the
> Dynon for
> > IFR or IFR backup, and have any cockpit magnetic
> interference, I
> recommend
> > that you go with the remote unit.
> >
> > Gary Goebel
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Walsh [mailto:john_rv4@y...]
> > Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:42 AM
> > To: RV-4@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [RV-4] Dynon -- Internal Magnetometer ??
> > Has anyone had any success using the Dynon
> internal magnetometer ?
> > I have a VFR 4 that I recently purchased. I am
> considering a
> Dynon
> > but would like the setup to be as simple as
> possible.
> >
> > I'd like the option of "ripping out" the vacuum
> system so I would
> > appreciate a reliable magnetic heading from the
> Dynon.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > John
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Author: "Rob Ray" <smokyray@...> Time: Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:46 am PST Link
John, I was the guy with the odyessy battery, the best way to go and
you shed 15 lbs in the process. I got to be a small girlfriend
expert after 6 deployments to Iraq...ha!
--- In RV-4@yahoogroups.com, "John Walsh" <john_rv4@y...> wrote:
> Thanks Gary. I will go with the remote unit. Right now, I have a
> vacuum system with 850 hrs on it. The AI has crapped out. I want
to
> pull the plug (so to speak) and just get the Dynon. BTW, 3 month
> lead time to get one !!
>
> As far as the "small girlfriend compartment", Man I have got to
see
> that airplane !!! :-). I have the Odyssey battery on a list of
mini
> projects for this plane. It weighs 960 right now w/wood prop and
it
> never hurts to lose a few pounds.
>
> John
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