Installing instruments and avionics in small aircraft

On Dec 28, 3:45*am, Mxsmanic wrote:

I've seen pictures of all sorts of gadgets strapped and taped in place in
cockpits, too. *Does that have to be certified, or is it exempt if it isn't
actually screwed into the panel?

It appears that the FAA considers attachment mechanisms such as
Velcro, clamps, duct tape, bubble gum, etc. to be temporary and
therefore acceptable for a non-certified individual to use to
temporarily install equipment. I think one key is the TEMPORARY
nature of the attachment, it is expected that the installing pilot
will remove it before some other pilot flies the plane, thereby
returning the aircraft to the condition described in the airplane
flight manual.

Well Anthony... that's usenet!

One good question, then 4+ good answers, all correct.

Then a whole bunch of noise.....

Further to these answers, the minor tightning of knobs and brackets,
removal of knobs to allow the removal ofcosmetic trim etc. that DO
NOT include removal of flight controls or structure are also
permitted to be done by the owner/ pilot as well.

Dave


On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:46:32 +0100, Mxsmanic
wrote:



I've already received an answer. I was pretty sure that there are still
people who can answer questions without throwing tantrums.

On Dec 29, 11:52 am, Mxsmanic wrote:
I just
replaced a KFC225 with a S-TEC 55X. I'm not sure which one I like better, but
at least the latter is an accurate simulation, whereas the former does involve
a few compromises.

Folks, is there an emoticon depicting a shaking head?

Dan

Mxsmanic wrote in
:

nobody writes:

Panel design add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator are readily
available. Installation instructions vary.

Yes, I'm using those now. I find it amusing that it parallels similar
procedures in real life. Only it's much less expensive, of course. I
just replaced a KFC225 with a S-TEC 55X. I'm not sure which one I
like better, but at least the latter is an accurate simulation,
whereas the former does involve a few compromises.


Good grief.


Bertie

On Dec 30, 8:00*pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
Mxsmanic wrote :

nobody writes:

Panel design add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator are readily
available. Installation instructions vary.

Yes, I'm using those now. *I find it amusing that it parallels similar
procedures in real life. *Only it's much less expensive, of course. *I
just replaced a KFC225 with a S-TEC 55X. *I'm not sure which one I
like better, but at least the latter is an accurate simulation,
whereas the former does involve a few compromises.

Good grief.

Bertie

Wouldn't it be funny if MX is in reality a high time well qualified
ATP and he's just playing around and seeing who really knows what in
here?

Wil

On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:30:41 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

On Dec 29, 11:52 am, Mxsmanic wrote:
I just
replaced a KFC225 with a S-TEC 55X. I'm not sure which one I like better, but
at least the latter is an accurate simulation, whereas the former does involve
a few compromises.

Folks, is there an emoticon depicting a shaking head?

There is an animated GIF that looks like an shaking head emoticon, but
emoticon? I guess we are just stuck with shakes head, say
what ?, or huh? :-))

Simulating the legality of changing instruments? shakes head :-))

Roger (K8RI)

Dan

On Dec 30, 7:24 pm, "Roger (K8RI)" wrote:

Folks, is there an emoticon depicting a shaking head?

There is an animated GIF that looks like an shaking head emoticon, but
emoticon? I guess we are just stuck with shakes head, say
what ?, or huh? :-))

Simulating the legality of changing instruments? shakes head :-))

Dunno. Somehow shakes head just doesn't cut it. I really wish
the groups host (Google?) would get into the 21st century and allow
more than just text here. There are numerous times I've wished I could
include a drawing with a post, or a small photo.
Or the sound of someone laughing himself to death. Or a
raspberry. A groan. Or a barfing sound. You know--the sort of things
that would add immensely to the conversation.
Maybe I'm too much of a redneck.

Dan

writes:

Folks, is there an emoticon depicting a shaking head?

You might wish to review the state of simulation before shaking your head.
For some of the instruments I'm using, the accuracy is such that there is no
documentation from the developer of the simulation, because you can just
download the real documentation for the instrument and consult that.

This is very useful to people who need to train themselves in the use of a
specific flight instrument before actually buying and installing it.

Mxsmanic wrote in
news
writes:

Folks, is there an emoticon depicting a shaking head?

You might wish to review the state of simulation before shaking your
head. For some of the instruments I'm using, the accuracy is such that
there is no documentation from the developer of the simulation,

How the **** would you know, you moron?

You don;'t fly.


Bertie

Heh...heh...

I thought of the same possibility a few months ago.....

We have to allow for the possibility that anyone here may be very
different in real life than our "on line" personalities...

It would not be the first time..

Great entertainment tho....



Dave



On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:19:33 -0800 (PST), William Hung
wrote:

On Dec 30, 8:00*pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
Mxsmanic wrote :

nobody writes:

Panel design add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator are readily
available. Installation instructions vary.

Yes, I'm using those now. *I find it amusing that it parallels similar
procedures in real life. *Only it's much less expensive, of course. *I
just replaced a KFC225 with a S-TEC 55X. *I'm not sure which one I
like better, but at least the latter is an accurate simulation,
whereas the former does involve a few compromises.

Good grief.

Bertie

Wouldn't it be funny if MX is in reality a high time well qualified
ATP and he's just playing around and seeing who really knows what in
here?

Wil