Indicator for Zenith Flap Linear Actuator. - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T01:57:46Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/indicator-for-zenith-flap-linear-actuator?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A663946&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks lot John,
I appreciat…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-14:2606393:Comment:8035002021-01-14T04:23:14.710ZRamesh Norihttps://zenith.aero/profile/RNMosaic
<p>Thanks lot John,</p>
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<p>I appreciate your help in kind. I ordered the bicycle cable as you mentioned and hoping to replicate your setup as well.</p>
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<p>will keep you posted as I am also at 30 ft msl here in Florida , USA .</p>
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<p>cheers,</p>
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<p>Thanks lot John,</p>
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<p>I appreciate your help in kind. I ordered the bicycle cable as you mentioned and hoping to replicate your setup as well.</p>
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<p>will keep you posted as I am also at 30 ft msl here in Florida , USA .</p>
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<p>cheers,</p>
<p>Ramesh </p> Hi Ramesh, Will has posted a…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-14:2606393:Comment:8032462021-01-14T01:10:41.720ZJohn Heatherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnHeather
<p>Hi Ramesh, Will has posted a good description in the forum link, above. I just followed what he did. I don't have photos of my linkage by the motor, otherwise I would post them, sorry. The quality bike cable I bought, runs smooth, and is tied off along the bottom of the central tunnel. </p>
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<p>When it comes to Flaps usage on my Cruzer, it's either half flaps engaged for takeoffs and the majority of landings (we have long, sea level runways), with the occasional use of full flaps…</p>
<p>Hi Ramesh, Will has posted a good description in the forum link, above. I just followed what he did. I don't have photos of my linkage by the motor, otherwise I would post them, sorry. The quality bike cable I bought, runs smooth, and is tied off along the bottom of the central tunnel. </p>
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<p>When it comes to Flaps usage on my Cruzer, it's either half flaps engaged for takeoffs and the majority of landings (we have long, sea level runways), with the occasional use of full flaps at landings. This, when on Final, I have the need to get rid of height. So I could have simple marked my Flap Position Indicator; "Up" "Half" and "Full". I don't fiddle with my Flaps setting in flight, to achieve positions "1" or "3". I find no need.</p>
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<p>As John Austin says, you could keep things really simple and count "1 and 2" for half, and 4 seconds for full, and be done with. If you have inadvertently left Flaps at half (forgotten to retract), the nose of the plane will be noticeably high, and if the Flaps are set at full, you will know, without an indicator. I call it a helicopter descent. </p>
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<p>Regarding Rigging Flaps:</p>
<p>I'm hoping not to cause a debate here, but in adjusting my Flaps, after early flights, I made their retracted position, ever so slightly 'negative' - a bit like they have on some gliders. The straight edge down the top surface of the Wings over the Flaperons is 10-20% personal opinion anyway, i.e. have I got it 'spot-on' as per the Rigging Guide? Just wait until you get to this point. I felt there was so much lift present, what must be happening during cruise. This is my opinion entirely. This class of aviation is experimental, and I'm going OK at 140 hours.</p>
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<p>cheers John</p>
<p></p> Hi Jon,
could you share how y…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-13:2606393:Comment:8030252021-01-13T06:06:23.667ZRamesh Norihttps://zenith.aero/profile/RNMosaic
<p>Hi Jon,</p>
<p>could you share how you rigged your flap indicator please ? I must say I am very impressed with this simplistic approach and would like to do the same for my cruzer . If you can also help list out the parts you used , that is highly appreciated .</p>
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<p>cheers,</p>
<p>Ramesh</p>
<p>Hi Jon,</p>
<p>could you share how you rigged your flap indicator please ? I must say I am very impressed with this simplistic approach and would like to do the same for my cruzer . If you can also help list out the parts you used , that is highly appreciated .</p>
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<p>cheers,</p>
<p>Ramesh</p> I have a Control Vision EXP-2…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-31:2606393:Comment:6639462019-01-31T21:41:51.334ZTim Croyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/TimothyCroy
<p>I have a Control Vision EXP-2 BUS DC Power Panel / Load Center. I think this DC load center switch panel is a type of electronic fuse panel, so I guess it could be fused in that sense, but I'm not smart enough to read these diagrams (attached) well enough to know for sure. I hope this helps.</p>
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<p>I have a Control Vision EXP-2 BUS DC Power Panel / Load Center. I think this DC load center switch panel is a type of electronic fuse panel, so I guess it could be fused in that sense, but I'm not smart enough to read these diagrams (attached) well enough to know for sure. I hope this helps.</p>
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<p></p> Based on that wiring I am ass…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-31:2606393:Comment:6640022019-01-31T15:14:19.033ZJared G Brownhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JaredGBrown
<p>Based on that wiring I am assuming there is no fuse or breaker associated with these items either the actuator or elevator servo? My wiring diagram does not show one. </p>
<p>Based on that wiring I am assuming there is no fuse or breaker associated with these items either the actuator or elevator servo? My wiring diagram does not show one. </p> Hi Jared, I know you said 'no…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-29:2606393:Comment:6637872019-01-29T23:43:38.125ZJohn Heatherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnHeather
<p>Hi Jared, I know you said 'not mechanical' but it does work, ref: <a href="http://www.zenith.aero/group/stolch750/forum/topics/flaperon-indicator" target="_blank">http://www.zenith.aero/group/stolch750/forum/topics/flaperon-indicator</a>. My version:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/919107664?profile=original" rel="noopener">Flap Position Indicator.jpg</a></p>
<p>Hi Jared, I know you said 'not mechanical' but it does work, ref: <a href="http://www.zenith.aero/group/stolch750/forum/topics/flaperon-indicator" target="_blank">http://www.zenith.aero/group/stolch750/forum/topics/flaperon-indicator</a>. My version:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/919107664?profile=original" rel="noopener">Flap Position Indicator.jpg</a></p> I’ve got the Ray Allen positi…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-29:2606393:Comment:6636872019-01-29T17:21:10.912ZDaniel Niendorffhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanielNiendorff
I’ve got the Ray Allen position sensor/indicator pair for my flaps. Works great. Sensor is separate from the actuator. Not sure it’s truly necessary.....<br />
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<a href="http://www.rayallencompany.com/products/indsens.html" target="_blank">http://www.rayallencompany.com/products/indsens.html</a>
I’ve got the Ray Allen position sensor/indicator pair for my flaps. Works great. Sensor is separate from the actuator. Not sure it’s truly necessary.....<br />
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<a href="http://www.rayallencompany.com/products/indsens.html" target="_blank">http://www.rayallencompany.com/products/indsens.html</a> Jared,
I didn't build my air…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-29:2606393:Comment:6635172019-01-29T04:59:26.538ZTim Croyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/TimothyCroy
<p>Jared,</p>
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<p>I didn't build my airplane, but attached are the wiring diagrams that came with it in case they help. I notice on my flap indicator I think the bottom light doesn't light and I haven't troubleshot it yet. I'm hoping only an adjustment is required.</p>
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<p>Best of luck, Tim</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/912633633?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank">IMG_1725-28-01-19-11-50.JPG…</a></p>
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<p>Jared,</p>
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<p>I didn't build my airplane, but attached are the wiring diagrams that came with it in case they help. I notice on my flap indicator I think the bottom light doesn't light and I haven't troubleshot it yet. I'm hoping only an adjustment is required.</p>
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<p>Best of luck, Tim</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/912633633?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_1725-28-01-19-11-50.JPG</a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/912636129?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_1773-28-01-19-11-50.JPG</a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/912637586?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_1774-28-01-19-11-50.JPG</a></p> Thanks, Jonathan! Picture wo…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-28:2606393:Comment:6636602019-01-28T22:56:05.401ZCarl Ortonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/CarlOrton
<p>Thanks, Jonathan! Picture worth many words, especially in this instance.</p>
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<p>Thanks, Jonathan! Picture worth many words, especially in this instance.</p>
<p></p> Thanks Jonathan,
I think I c…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-28:2606393:Comment:6636352019-01-28T19:47:24.988ZJared G Brownhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JaredGBrown
<p>Thanks Jonathan, </p>
<p>I think I can figure something out to get the full range used, and as another had mentioned we will also count how long it takes it to move just so we know as a backup. </p>
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<p>Thanks Jonathan, </p>
<p>I think I can figure something out to get the full range used, and as another had mentioned we will also count how long it takes it to move just so we know as a backup. </p>
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