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..........until someone leans on them when at cruise speed - we should change the position of them Jake J

Kev Can I call u now ? Jake J

I knew that Nev !!

OME That's what they do in Nth America & Canada etc ie use pre heaters, engine &/or battery. Maybe we're different here as freezing is only 32 degrees there, whereas we have it at zero Jake J

ps - due to good ergonomic design I always prefer any 'warning' lights to be " in your face" - not down low as where someone fitted the alternator warning light

Kev Well done - some items are in a different position than I'd planned and you don't have the x-plane switch gaurds fitted to the ignition switches ,IMO these are essential to prevent inadvertent turning off ignition. You can peel off the protective film used on the Garmin 695, SL40 & Trio Alt Hold module . See you back in Adelaide. Jake J

Does it matter ? Mike had a dream, built it & it flies well I believe - what a fantastic achievement Jake J

Don I suspect Jab has a much lower claim rate than some of these car manufactures. In my experience Jab is aways willing to help their customers and do so well after the warranty period is over. A survey could put this to rest ? Jake J

The 'hazard' can be the pilot and/or installation :cheezy grin:the popular 'experimental' autoilots have failsafe features, unlike some of the situations mentioned in the Safety Digest - they were referring to GA certified systems I believe. One brand that I have fitted to our plane, and installed many of, has a simple friction clutch which is engaged wih a solenoid - IF the solenoid 'locks in' (almost impossible) then you can physically move the stick to override it, what could be simpler than that:thumb_up: Jake J

There is another way of having ANR capability into your existing headsets see http://www.headsetsinc.com/ supplied with battery pack (spend the extra $10 for auto off feature) and you can get a 9volt adaptor module to connect to aircraft power or make your own. There are thousands of these units in use - I have used them for years without problems, a good value for money option. Jake J

kev You'll have to wait as I need to program/calibrate the system when you get the Sierra back here:big_grin: Jake J

That's me thanks for the vote. Am trying to work out who Slarti is and if I knew him from my CB days. Jake J

Great we'll see how the 'feedback' goes and I can do something on instruments too. Panels are my passion - especially ergonomic design. I checked out your website and can make some suggestions about your panel if you wish, just pm me. Jake J

Good on you !! Sometimes you can get these from places like Repco under the Narva brand but I've noticed that the same item/part number can have the 2 different quality crimps in the packaging, also some of the kit manufacturers can have varying quality terminals supplied with their electrical options. As you obviously know, what to look for is the metal 'sleeve' inside the plastic covering needs to be almost the full length of the crimped part - this results in the most secure termination and no WTF moments. Jake J

I was first to land at BK (runway was closed temporarily) after the incident and met the owner, still on other the runway, who told me what happened. A friend had the same type Q200 so I was interested in the outcome. The first flight was obviously stressful with the overheating so maybe he didn't insist on going to SY? Jake J

Crimp only if you have the yellow spade. Do you have the AMP (aircraft quality -not price) type ? Jake J

Cazza I can do a couple of forums on Autopilots, Avionics & Wiring if you like, I'll call you. Jake J

A yellow spade connector will work, unless you are using 14 Gauge wiring. Give me a call if you need one.0412 624 723 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0412 624 723 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Thanks Garry, You should have mentioned that your Jabby has electric elevator trim which took some clever work by you and some time to calibrate as well Jake J

Ross Anyway you want but my preference is via spade terminal ie the AMP brand not the cheapy auto type, and use a quality double crimper not the single jaw type. You can also solder instead, just don't get too much heat into the switch, 'tin' the wires first. Maybe I'll see if I can do an AVionics/Wiring forum at Natfly next year, would be good to get some feedback if this is what members want. Jake J

Years ago there was a canard homebuilt at BK with engine and 'handling' issues ie overheating and control problems at low speed - he was in the air and wanted a long runway to land at high speed but SY said NO so the arrival at BK resulted in a crash he walked away from. So I wouldn't rely on getting permission based on that incident. Jake J

DJP No question on the performance of the Icoms, just the DESIGN of the A210. Leave it in the panel and all should be okay, the 'issues' develope as a result of install/removal - to do with the stupid ribbon interconnecting the face to the body, no other manufacturer does that these days. As for monitoring, not quite correct as it scans the standbay frequency which is a very different animal - a topic for another day maybe. Jake J

and ..... with the TRIO autopilot in the Sierra you'll keep orbiting your destination until you wake up, or run out of fuel...and then wake up:oh yeah:

Nev - wasn't questioning your input, I just thought it was a good opportunity to generalise on this topic.

IMO those that sell the Chinese instruments are doing their customers a disservice, maybe it's just about money - these instruments are quite often unreliable & should be banned from sale until the quality improves and there are approved maintenance manuals.