Title: Avionics Design and Install
Lots of computer work this week with the design of the rest of the avionics. I made the final decision to NOT use ECB's and stick with the normal pull breakers. I had reviewed the ECB option (Vertical power) a while back but wanted to review it again to make sure I did not want to go that direction. Its tempting because it simplifies the install and wiring but I don't like how I am tied to a a system that is dependent on working with Avionics manufacturers to program the breakers. If VP should go out of business I would be stuck with a system that is not supported. Using pull breakers makes the install a little more complicated but the technology is proven. I ordered all of the breakers, switches, and wire (most of it) this week from three different suppliers (ACS, DigiKey, and B&C). I double checked all of my amp draws and panel design prior to orders...which took a lot of time. I'm also reading AeroConnections and Aircraft wiring books to help fill in the gaps. I'm trying to use the KISS approach and don't want to spent a ton of time building schematics within Autocad. I'm using ones that already exist as red-lining them. The circuits are pretty simple and the G3X manual has all the pinout data that i'll use when I start the actual wiring. I also received the AutoPilot install kit from Glasair this week so I installed this kit sans the actual connection to the cables...which I'll wait until I mount the elevator and wings. This was a nice kit and saved me some design time and ordering parts from various suppliers. I have all of the remote devices now and will finish up installing them this weekend, I plan to have the panel design and hopefully most devices mounted in the panel by the end of next week. Then...I can start wiring!


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