Matt's RV-8 Project



Matt Dralle's RV-8 Project
191 Logs Found 
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Work Log Summary

Test Report
04-21-2010
Part 91.411 & 91.413 Static & Pitot Testing

04-19-2010
Alternate Static Air Port
OAT Readout On EFIS Display (65F/18C OAT)
03-07-2010
Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe - Part 2
OAT Probe & Connector
03-07-2010
Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe - Part 1
Remount Box Power Coated
12-24-2009
Kenwood Remount & Dimmer Box Reassembly
Instument Panel Power Coat & Silkscreen
12-16-2009
Panel Power Coat & Silkscreen
GPS Antenna Tray
11-19-2009
GPS Antenna Tray To Cowling Attachment
Oxygen System -  O2 Tank Fill Port - Capped
11-14-2009
Oxygen System - O2 Tank Mounting Brackets - Part 4
Oxygen System - Left Bracket Detail
11-14-2009
Oxygen System - O2 Tank Mounting Brackets - Part 3
Oxygen System - Right Bracket Detail
11-12-2009
Oxygen System - O2 Tank Mounting Brackets - Part 2
Oxygen System - O2 Tank Brackets
11-11-2009
Oxygen System - O2 Tank Mounting Brackets - Part 1
Oxygen System Controller - Vertical Power VP-200 Annunciator -
11-10-2009
Oxygen System - Switching Controller - Part 7
Oxygen System Controller - Wiring Complete & System Operational
11-09-2009
Oxygen System - Switching Controller - Part 6
Oxygen System Controller - Mounted To Fuselage Bulkhead
11-08-2009
Oxygen System - Switching Controller - Part 5
Oxygen System Controller - Project Box Complete
11-07-2009
Oxygen System - Switching Controller - Part 4
Oxygen System Controller - All Wiring Interconnects Complete
11-05-2009
Oxygen System - Switching Controller - Part 3
Oxygen System Controller - Bottom Of PC Board
11-03-2009
Oxygen System - Switching Controller - Part 2
Oxygen Switching Controller Schematic (See PDF Link In Log Part 3 For High-Res Version)
11-02-2009
Oxygen System - Switching Controller - Part 1
EDS O2D2 - Custom Mounting Complete
11-01-2009
Oxygen System - Pulse Demand Unit Install - Part 5
EDS O2D2 Mounting - #6 Mounting Screws
11-01-2009
Oxygen System - Pulse Demand Unit Install - Part 4
EDS O2D2 Mounting - Adding Melt-In Inserts
11-01-2009
Oxygen System - Pulse Demand Unit Install - Part 3
EDS O2D2 Mounting - Fuselage Bulkhead Filed
11-01-2009
Oxygen System - Pulse Demand Unit Install - Part 2
EDS O2D2 Mounting - Fuselage Bulkhead Marked
11-01-2009
Oxygen System - Pulse Demand Unit Install - Part 1
Oxygen System - EDS O2D2 - Power Cable Strain Relief
11-01-2009
Oxygen System - EDS O2D2 Power Cable Strain Relief
Vertical Power Display - VP-200
10-30-2009
High Resolution Display Shots - Part 2
GRT HX Display - PDF
10-30-2009
High Resolution Display Shots - Part 1
VP-200 has powered up pitot controller (Pitot thermostat might be on or off.)
08-05-2009
Gretz Heated Pitot Status Lights - Part 3
PC845XJ0000F PC Board - Heat Shrink
08-04-2009
Gretz Heated Pitot Status Lights - Part 2
PC845XJ0000F PC Board - Top
08-04-2009
Gretz Heated Pitot Status Lights - Part 1
Blackberry Paired With Kenwood
06-20-2009
Bluetooth Cell Phone To Kenwood - Part 3
Heat Shrink Tubing Over Resistors
06-20-2009
Bluetooth Cell Phone To Kenwood - Part 2
Impedance Matching Crcuit
06-20-2009
Bluetooth Cell Phone To Kenwood - Part 1
Bottom View of Antenna Installation
06-03-2009
Bottom Fuselage Antenna Mounting - Part 4
FM Antenna Installed & Connected
06-03-2009
Bottom Fuselage Antenna Mounting - Part 3
FM Antenna Holes Drilled
06-03-2009
Bottom Fuselage Antenna Mounting - Part 2
Antennas & Mounts
06-03-2009
Bottom Fuselage Antenna Mounting - Part 1
Passenger Stick Grip Label
05-09-2009
Infinity Stick Grip Button Labeling - Part 2
Infinity Stick Grip Panel Label
05-09-2009
Infinity Stick Grip Button Labeling - Part 1
Tapping Into EIS Bundle
05-09-2009
Adding EIS to the Emergency Bypass - Part 1
VP-200 Showing 9.6 Amps From GRT Sensor (Left Green Box)
05-02-2009
GRT Current Sensor Installation - Part 2
Current Sensor Installed On Battery Plus Lead
05-02-2009
GRT Current Sensor Installation - Part 1
05-01-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 8
05-01-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 8
04-29-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 7
04-28-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 6
HX Serial Port 5 Output - NMEA0183 Format
04-27-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 5
ELT Mounted and Wired Up
04-26-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 4
ELT Mounting Bracket & Latch Installed
04-25-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 3
ELT Mount - .063
04-23-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 2
Cut A Hole In Instrument Panel For ELT Control
04-22-2009
Ameri-King AK-451 ELT w/ GPS Input - Part 1
Satellite Antenna Mounting
04-13-2009
Satellite Antenna Mounting - Part 3
Satellite Antenna Mounting Tray
04-13-2009
Satellite Antenna Mounting - Part 2
AHRS Ribbon Extension Cables
04-12-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 8
Instrument Panel Mounted With Screws
04-12-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 7
Satellite Antenna Tray
04-12-2009
Satellite Antenna Mounting - Part 1
Wiring Complete
04-12-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Complete! - Part 3
Wiring Complete
04-12-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Complete! - Part 2
Electronics On All Three Bulkheads!
04-12-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Complete! - Part 1
Left/Right Mounting Ears Drilled
04-11-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 6
Instrument Panel Brackets Riveted On
04-11-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 5
Edges Filed Round - Back Side
04-11-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 4
VP-200 DU Mounted
04-11-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 3
Rear Boss Cutout For VP-200 DU
04-11-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 2
Raw Panel #2 - Front Side
04-10-2009
Second Metal Instrument Panel - Part 1
STec SLFDM44H-xxM1UI IDE Flash - Back
04-07-2009
GRT HX Flash Upgrade... - Part 2
GRT HX - Flash Module Installed
04-07-2009
GRT HX Flash Upgrade... - Part 1
Nav/Com Clears Nicely
04-06-2009
Radio Stack Bracket Modifications - Part 3
Nav/Com Installed
04-06-2009
Radio Stack Bracket Modifications - Part 2
Removed 3
04-06-2009
Radio Stack Bracket Modifications - Part 1
Instrument Panel Wiring - Spiral Binding Added
04-05-2009
Instrument Panel Final Wiring - Part 4
Instrument Panel Wiring - Spiral Binding Added
04-05-2009
Instrument Panel Final Wiring - Part 3
Instrument Panel Wiring - Wire Ties Only
04-05-2009
Instrument Panel Final Wiring - Part 2
Instrument Panel Wiring - Wire Ties Only
04-05-2009
Instrument Panel Final Wiring - Part 1
First Metal Panel - Darn, VP-200 DU Hole Is Too Small
03-30-2009
New Metal Instrument Panel Arrives
Manifold Pressure Transducer
03-29-2009
Manifold Pressure Transducer Installation
VP-200 CU Wiring Close Up
03-25-2009
VP-200 CU/DU/SW Wiring Completed - Part 2
#2 Bulkhead Wiring Complete
03-25-2009
VP-200 CU/DU/SW Wiring Completed - Part 1
03-24-2009
Firewall Side GPS Antenna Mount Fab - Part 3
03-23-2009
Firewall Side GPS Antenna Mount Fab - Part 2
03-22-2009
Firewall Side GPS Antenna Mount Fab - Part 1
03-21-2009
Avionics Wiring Clean Up and Organization
Instrument Panel CAD - Version 1.4.0
03-17-2009
Instrument Panel CAD - Version 1.4.0
03-10-2009
Install Beta VP-200 Software - Debug & Document
03-09-2009
Install Beta VP-200 Software - Debug & Document
Watching A Movie
03-08-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 9
Head Rest w/ 7
03-08-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 8
Control Column Bridge In Place With DB25 Cabled
03-08-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 7
Seat Pan Skin Fit Around DB25 Mount
03-08-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 6
Front Side With Hard Foam Insert
03-07-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 5
Wiring LCD & Cam; Mounting To Inner Shell
03-07-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 4
Mounting Structure Assembled
03-07-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 3
Inner Shell Cut Out
03-07-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 2
Rear Shell Marking
03-07-2009
Rear LCD Screen & Cam Mounting - Part 1
02-28-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
HD AM/FM Receiver Coax
02-28-2009
Comm/Transponder/FM Coax Terminations - Part 2
HD AM/FM Antenna
02-28-2009
Comm/Transponder/FM Coax Terminations - Part 1
02-27-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-26-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
Autopilot Disengauged -
02-25-2009
ARINC Output From EFIS to Autopilot - Part 2
DB9 Connector To EFIS1
02-25-2009
ARINC Output From EFIS to Autopilot - Part 1
VP-200 CU DB37 Terminations
02-24-2009
Stick Grip Wiring - Part 2
Front & Rear Grip Unterminated Cables
02-24-2009
Stick Grip Wiring - Part 1
02-23-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
Front and Rear Stick Grip Wire Bundles Behind Panel On Right Side
02-22-2009
Front Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 5
Front Stick & Grip - Center Stick
02-22-2009
Front Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 4
Plastic Shells Added
02-22-2009
Front Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 3
Top Of Stick Marked With Holes At Correct Twist Angle
02-22-2009
Front Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 1
Front View - Full Left Stick
02-21-2009
Rear Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 4
Rear View - Full Left Stick
02-21-2009
Rear Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 3
Bulkhead Mount DB25
02-21-2009
Rear Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 2
Stick Cut & Notched
02-20-2009
Rear Stick Installation & Wiring - Part 1
02-19-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-18-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-17-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-16-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-15-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-14-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-13-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-12-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-11-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-10-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
02-09-2009
Instrument Panel Wiring Work
Pitch & Roll Level WIth Digital Levels
02-08-2009
AHRS Bracket Pitch & Roll Alignment - Part 3
Right Hand Side Platenuts and Bracket Attachment Points
02-08-2009
AHRS Bracket Pitch & Roll Alignment - Part 2
Tee Fittings to Service AHRS and Autopilot
02-07-2009
Pitot & Static Plumbing - Part 2
AHRS Pitot & Static Fittings and Tubes
02-07-2009
Pitot & Static Plumbing - Part 1
EFIS1 & AHRS Ready For Installation
02-06-2009
AHRS and EFIS 1 Internal Cabling - Part 3
Ribbon Cable and USB Pig-Tails
02-05-2009
AHRS and EFIS 1 Internal Cabling - Part 2
DB9 & DB25 Greenlee Chassis Punched
02-04-2009
AHRS and EFIS 1 Internal Cabling - Part 1
Roll Servo Wiring
02-01-2009
TruTrak Autopilot Wiring - Part 5
Autopilot Head Unit Wiring - Top
02-01-2009
TruTrak Autopilot Wiring - Part 4
DB Shells Installed; Wiring Tied Up
02-01-2009
TruTrak Autopilot Wiring - Part 3
Auto Trim Module and Pitch Servo Wiring
02-01-2009
TruTrak Autopilot Wiring - Part 2
Pitch Servo DB9 Connector
02-01-2009
TruTrak Autopilot Wiring - Part 1
01-31-2009
Wiring Diagram for Autopilot and Stick Grips
Phase 1 Drawing - Componets w/ Pin Outs
01-31-2009
Schematic Drawing Creation Process
Lower Screws Take A Long Screwdriver Bit
01-31-2009
Mount For Strobe PS & AutoTrim Module - Part 2
.032
01-31-2009
Mount For Strobe PS & AutoTrim Module - Part 1
GRT Ethernet & GPS Modules
01-16-2009
Mouting GPS & Ethernet Switch Modules
Backbone Wiring - GPU Plug
01-05-2009
Redundant Power - GPU Plug
Backbone Wiring - Redundant Alt & Backups
01-05-2009
Redundant Alternator, Backup Power
Garmin GTX-327 - BNC Clip
01-04-2009
Garmin GTX-327 BNC Clip
SL-30 & GTX-327 Recessed Now ~.25
01-03-2009
Radio Stack Redesigned - Part 3

01-03-2009
Radio Stack Redesigned - Part 2
Jack Screws Added To SL-30 & GTX-327
01-03-2009
Radio Stack Redesigned - Part 1
01-02-2009
RS232 Interconnections
VP-200 Display Screen
01-01-2009
Instrument Panel Power Up! All Glass! - Part 3
GRT HX - PFD Display
01-01-2009
Instrument Panel Power Up! All Glass! - Part 2
Fuel Instrument Panel Powered Up
01-01-2009
Instrument Panel Power Up! All Glass! - Part 1
DB Connector Mod - SL30's DB37 and DB15
12-30-2008
Pluggable DB Connectors SL30 & GTS327 - Part 2
DB Connector Mod - SL30's DB37 and DB15
12-30-2008
Pluggable DB Connectors SL30 & GTS327 - Part 1
SL30 & GTX327 Tray Mount Mods
12-29-2008
Redesign of Radio Stack Brackets - Part 2
Kenwood 8150 Tray Mods - Unit Out
12-29-2008
Redesign of Radio Stack Brackets - Part 1
12-28-2008
VP-200 Configuration
12-27-2008
VP-200 Harness Labeling and Configuration
12-26-2008
VP-200 Load Planning
Second Bulkhead Mouting - Holes Cut and Platenuts Added
12-25-2008
VP-200 CU and EIS-4000 Mounting - Part 1
Garmin SL-30 - NAV Fuse Replaced
12-25-2008
Garmin SL-30 Fuse Replacement - Part 3
Garmin SL-30 - COM Fuse - LittelFuse #0251007.MXL
12-25-2008
Garmin SL-30 Fuse Replacement - Part 2
Garmin SL-30 - What's Inside
12-25-2008
Garmin SL-30 Fuse Replacement - Part 1
Kenwood Mounting - Back View
12-23-2008
Mounting Brackets For Kenwood - Part 5
Kenwood Mounting - Backplate Riveting
12-23-2008
Mounting Brackets For Kenwood - Part 4
Kenwood Mounting - Nicely Attached
12-22-2008
Mounting Brackets For Kenwood - Part 3
Kenwood Mounting - Instrument Panel Hole
12-22-2008
Mounting Brackets For Kenwood - Part 2
Kenwood Mounting - Bracket Fabrication
12-22-2008
Mounting Brackets For Kenwood - Part 1
Radio Stack - SL-30 Powered Up!
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 8
Radio Stack - Connector Bracket Modification
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 7
Radio Stack - Connector Bracket Modification
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 6
Radio Stack - Stack Complete
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 5
Radio Stack - GRT HX Mount Tie-in
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 4
Radio Stack - Panel Attachment
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 3
Radio Stack - Tray Assembly
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 2
Radio Stack - Mounting Brackets
12-21-2008
Mounting Brackets For Radios - Part 1
GRT AHRS Bracket - Leveling
12-20-2008
Mounting Bracket For AHRS - Part 4
GRT AHRS Bracket - Lighten Holes Saved Over 2oz!
12-20-2008
Mounting Bracket For AHRS - Part 3
GRT AHRS Bracket - Formed
12-20-2008
Mounting Bracket For AHRS - Part 2
GRT AHRS Bracket - Fabrication
12-20-2008
Mounting Bracket For AHRS - Part 1
Accessory Fab Box - Internal PC Board Detail
12-18-2008
Kenwood Accessory Mod Box Fabrication
Lexan Panel - Mounts Fabricated
12-13-2008
Fitting Lexan Instrument Panel Mockup - Part 2
Lexan Panel - Fits Nicely
12-13-2008
Fitting Lexan Instrument Panel Mockup - Part 1
Avionics Trial Fitting - Up Front, Heads Up!
12-13-2008
First Trial Fit Of Instruments - Part 2
Avionics Trial Fitting - Behind The Panel
12-13-2008
First Trial Fit Of Instruments - Part 1
Lexan Panel Mockup - Back View
12-12-2008
Lexan Instument Panel Mockup - Part 6
Lexan Panel Mockup - Kenwood DNX8130 Entertainment System
12-12-2008
Lexan Instument Panel Mockup - Part 5
Lexan Panel Mockup - One Of The USB Ports
12-12-2008
Lexan Instument Panel Mockup - Part 4
Lexan Panel Mockup - Garmin GTX-327 Transponder
12-12-2008
Lexan Instument Panel Mockup - Part 3
Lexan Panel Mockup - Not Much
12-12-2008
Lexan Instument Panel Mockup - Part 2
Lexan Panel Mockup - Arrives Via UPS
12-12-2008
Lexan Instument Panel Mockup - Part 1
Instrument Panel - CAD Layout DXF
11-26-2008
Instrument Panel CAD Layout
Instruemnt Panel Layout Version 1.1
07-16-2008
New Instrument Panel Layout Version 1.1
Glass Panel - Ground GPS Moving Map
06-10-2008
Mock Up of Glass Panel











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