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Finally pulled the trigger on mounting the Star Link antenna. It had been temporarily mounted rear baggage starboard side next to the AeroSport overhead. Worked well and picks attached above. Since I have the Showplanes composite tailcone was going to mount it there and the 10 could always use the added weight for CG enhancement but decided that access and mounting issues decided the wing tip was best. I used an already purchased frame mount and hardware and epoxied in place. (Click Bond adhesive and third-party studs) If I did not already have the hardware, I think Richard's idea using foam would be better. Also used Traash's step-up power converter that worked well.
Thanks for the mounting idea…but had a chuckle .. if you’re looking for your Torx bit, I found it
Yes -- LM317 is a 3-terminal adjustable linear regulator.
And, LM2575 can be used as a 5-terminal adjustable switching regulator along with an inductor and capacitor.
Seen out the VAF office window……dr
I could probable use this in the RV, actually. While going through the admin tasks of VAF, the morning birds showed up for a drink. Leaned the phone up against the glass and started tapping the watch.
The take: Male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus). Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sails).
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v/r,
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POSTING RULES
VAF Forum Posting Rules Welcome! For 99.9% of the world, our RVs are a hobby. An escape. But online these days, it seems the medium can bring out the worst in some folks. I certainly don't profess to understand the dynamic. Having said that, I require this to be a no-drama environment...
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Finally pulled the trigger on mounting the Star Link antenna. It had been temporarily mounted rear baggage starboard side next to the AeroSport overhead. Worked well and picks attached above. Since I have the Showplanes composite tailcone was going to mount it there and the 10 could always use the added weight for CG enhancement but decided that access and mounting issues decided the wing tip was best. I used an already purchased frame mount and hardware and epoxied in place. (Click Bond adhesive and third-party studs) If I did not already have the hardware, I think Richard's idea using foam would be better. Also used Traash's step-up power converter that worked well.
Starlink mount
This mount for a Starlink Mini antenna works great in a RV-10 (without carbon fiber overhead) Objectives: 1. Position works 2. Easily hardwired for power and control (on/off) 3. Easily removed (both antenna and mount) 4. Not a hazard to occupants during turbulence 5. Not in the way of normal...
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RV-14a Empennage Kit For Sale
I’m selling my partially completed RV‑14A empennage kit after life threw me a curveball. I bought the kit from another builder, and it had already been inspected by an EAA Technical Counselor before I took it over. I continued the work and genuinely enjoyed the process. Although this is my first...
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WDYDWYRTW? Jan 10-11, 2025
What did you do with your RV this weekend? WINDY in N.TX! WX out east. Hope the WX is nice where you are. Chime in with your RV stuff going on this weekend! v/r,dr 1000 CST snapshot
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Thanks for the mounting idea…but had a chuckle .. if you’re looking for your Torx bit, I found it
Starlink mini
They are all on a race. Verizon will launch next year cellular data directly from AST SpaceMobile satellites to standard phones. This whole market will change a lot pretty soon. We might even see. GDL60 connecting directly to satellite and opening hotspot WiFi in cockpit. I think SiriusXM is...
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Yes -- LM317 is a 3-terminal adjustable linear regulator.
And, LM2575 can be used as a 5-terminal adjustable switching regulator along with an inductor and capacitor.
Garmin G3X Touch
. A switching power supply with some device behind it is instead a constant-power load. If you change the input voltage, then the duty cycle of the switcher will change and therefore the current draw will change - but in the opposite direction, in order to maintain the same output voltage. ...
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Seen out the VAF office window……dr
I could probable use this in the RV, actually. While going through the admin tasks of VAF, the morning birds showed up for a drink. Leaned the phone up against the glass and started tapping the watch.
The take: Male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus). Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sails).
Shout out to N503AF
When I hear an airplane engine over the house that’s not a jet (we’re on the ILS 18R into DFW) I pull up PlaneFinder and see if it’s an RV friend. Wasn’t today, and obviously working on the instrument and/or commercial rating. Look at all those steep turns. You gotta admire the bladder...
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Pitot heat indicator problem
I’m installing a Dynon heated pitot in my RV-14A. I’m at the point of testing it before buttoning things back up. The probe heats up fine. I’m using an indicator light ( not LED) that uses .07 amps while lit. I’m quite sure this indicator came with a B and C alternator , for its indicator. With...
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The VAF List ...a list of RV-related lists. RV-related things you might want to browse over (a closed post that is sticky and maintained by dr). Link to this in 'Links' in the menu. v/r,dr Small businesses that help bring you this list of RV-related lists: 360 Avionics www.360Avionics.com Ace...
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