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Garmin sues uAvionix
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Sanders Aug 23. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Garmin claim is their ADS B intellectual property was illegally used to include the popular uAvionix sky beacon product. Something to consider if you’re considering purchasing one. Link is here …Continue
Fuse holder panel holes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs May 18. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I am leaning toward using panel mounted fuses for my 701 build based on simplicity, weight, and cost but all the holders require a D shaped mounting hole and the tools I can find to make said holes…Continue
HUD flying anyone?
Started Feb 14 0 Replies 1 Like
Anyone flying with the Hudly or any other HUD? I am imagining significant advantages here for 300 bucks. Most important is the ability to stay eyes out on final. I did some snooping around online…Continue
Rotax with Zipper big bore experience
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Dec 10, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone out there flying an 80 hp Rotax 912 with the zipper kit? Looking for some feedback based on long term (say, a few hundred hours) experience. thanksContinue
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussionGarmin sues uAvionix
Garmin claim is their ADS B intellectual property was illegally used to include the popular uAvionix sky beacon product. Something to consider if you’re considering purchasing one. Link is here https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Garmin-Sues-uAvionix-Over-ADS-B-Patent-231408-1.htmlSee More
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"...and bought a "paint booth", ordered a hangar door system we will install this Summer; will have to wait until Fall to pain, too humid now"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Also have been designing the instrument panel switch and circuit breaker layout and placarding"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Not much progress this month, waiting on Stewart Sys to mix my custom paint color, and it's Spring so been working on the airport property"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussionFuse holder panel holes
I am leaning toward using panel mounted fuses for my 701 build based on simplicity, weight, and cost but all the holders require a D shaped mounting hole and the tools I can find to make said holes cost so much it all but negates the cost savings over using breakers. Any ideas? ThanksJimSee More
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Spent last weekend Harley raking, grooming, seeding, scattering straw, and rolling a portion of the sod strip while waiting on paint"
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- I'd estimate about halfway complete as of July 2017. All we lack is finishing up! Plan to operate from my back yard grass strip
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- 8AL7 We're charted! Our back yard is an FAA-registered airfield!
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Hi Jim & Amelia- looks like y'all are already well on your way- enjoy the journey!