Researched 12v Wiring Systems

Wealth of info on 12v systems and parts: Automotive wiring: www.WiringProducts.com

Mike Gleason (701 flying) Aircraft electronics wiring source www.SteinAir.Com

Mike is reviewing possible panel lay-outs.  SteinAir does CNC panel bulkhead preparation.

Bad Elf GPS Antenna for iPad Air

Ordered Bad Elf external GPS antenna for iPad Air. Also bought Lightning-t--30-pin adapter ar Apple Store Willow Bend.

Researched iPad Air panel mount fro Aircraft Spruce

iPad Air panel mount: Aircraft Spruce ... Appears to be a rather clumsy installation.  Will research further options.

Researced Setup & Operation of iPad Air

iPad Air, 32 Gb, Christmas Present. Downloaded basic Apple software, setup, and registration.

Researched & Ordered AOA Kit

Studied AOA kit from www.BarkerAviation.Com At $60 this seems to be a bargain. Ordered.

Very compact instrument dispaly and sensor with rather small circuit boards, components, & wires.   Kit construction (soldering) will require higher skills than mine.  Located EE student to do the build.

Plans and Parts Numbering

The plans are a packet of about 70 sheets 11x17 broken into sections by major components.  The plans/sheets/components/parts numbering scheme: 7xC-P; where:

7 = the 701 aircraft,
x = the component:
      R = Rudder,
      H = H. Stab & Elevator,
      V = Wings,
      S = Slats/Flaperons,
      F = Fuselage,
      E = Engine,    
      L = Landing Gear
      C = Controls
      ETO = Elevator Trim Option
      FWO = Folding Wing Option
      VGO = Vortex Generators Option
C = Page # within the component group
P = the part identifier on the page

Thus 7V3-2 indicates part # 2 on page 3 of the wing section for the 701 aircraft.

Researched Lithium Ion Bateries

Deltran Lithium-Ion (360 CCA, 24 Ahr, 2.6 lbs, $150). www.ebay.com/381044582015 ... Possible replacements for $350


!!!! EarthX batteries recommended by Viking. Jan @ Viking says ONLY EarthX batteries have an internal cell management system for the recommended dual battery configuration.  Expensive ($360/ea - ETX36C), but have built-in power management system to preserve life, charging, and operation.

Researched Marine Bus Bars for Power Distribution

Blue Sea Systems: 10 Gang Common 150A Busbar & cover ~$12 ... E-Bay.

Researched & Ordered the Viking 701 Steel Nose Gear Assembly

Ordered steel nose gear spring replacement for bungee cords on CH-701 ($345). Highly recommended modification.

Researched 12v LED array

Found 15 LED, 12v, clear-bright, column array replacement parts for Ford lights. #14/pair WalMart.  Will test for possible use ... 

!!!! Rather complicated build process ... Rejected: 12/10/2014 !!!!