Listening to you guys talk about the Garmin G3X system and installation, I am blown away by the apparent complexity compared to when I installed my Dynon Skyview system which has the exact same functions. I am probably biased and am oversimplifying the Dynon system and due to unfamiliarity am over complicating the Garmin system. However, it still seems to me that my Dynon Skyview with engine sensors, remote mode S transponder, EFIS w/WAAS GPS, ADS-B in and out, and required antennas had fewer parts and pieces, was somewhat cheaper and was a breeze to install compared to the Garmin. Admittedly I haven't done a rigorous comparison, but its just a strong feeling I get as I listen to your contortions to get everything figured out. Go ahead, shoot me down, I am saying all this good naturedly.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
All I can say is hindsight is 20/20. The GSU25, GMU11, GTP59 are already installed in the wing so no reason to look back now!
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!
Actually if the salesman just did a little research and new what they where talking about, would make it much easier!
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!
Thanks everyone for your replies, I think I we are set on the avionics. Hoping to get them ordered shortly!
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!
Thomas with Edge Performance is getting the second motor assembled. Hoping to see both soon....fingers crossed!
I was able to get the hard fuel lines from header tank to firewall ran.
I have heard a few say that you get cold in the winter. When we where building the cabin heater and installing the fans we hooked them up to a battery and they did not seem to move much air. So we found some direct replacement fans that move 3x the CFM and they fit exactly the same. Also noticed that I don't want the cabin heating in the summertime so I installed a shutoff. I decided on this location so I could turn it on and off easily. This will be helpful for those summer days when I find myself up in the flight levels......
Almost ready for the engine!
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!
That Edge engine mod looks great!. Is that alternator an Edge product? How many more amps than stock? Valve covers are trick as well. Good looking setup!!
I'm looking for an aftermarket valve cover solution. Not many choices out there. May end up just painting them one of the colors used on the airplane.
I discovered the same on my fans - not much air moving. Replaced them with high rpm/volume fans and all is good now. My water connections are fwd of the firewall... looking for a light ball valve and set it up on a push/pull control.
Your work looks fantastic. I really enjoy your detailed pictures.
All the best!
"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
Will you need to modify your engine mount to clear the alternator? I know someone who was considering that alternator who said you would need to cut out the diagonal tube the runs from the top right mount to the lower left mount. I think he discussed it with J. McBean and determined that it could be done. Don't take my word for it though. It might be something to check so you aren't surprised.
--Brian
Flying - S7SS
Last edited by Shadowrider; 03-07-2019 at 08:09 AM.
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!