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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: December 19, 2022, 11:33:29 pm »

Vector,  ALL ( ADSB and PAW combined)
I hope this improves my installation. This was my first 1 hour flight after fitting external aerials and repositioning Rosetta.
When I “open up the filters” on RunwayHD , I see lots of traffic all the way over the Channel but that is still on the ground in the Barn. In flight I don’t need that much clutter.

Thanks , Team, all your efforts appreciated.
Cheers Peter D

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: December 19, 2022, 11:25:44 pm »

Vector, ADSB and PAW , separately.
One hour local flight around East Sussex.

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: December 19, 2022, 11:08:34 pm »

Rosetta position, under instrument panel, strapped to horizontal metal support/vacuum tube.
Using RAM mounts, and adaptors.
Still quick to remove, if necessary to update at home.

Regards Peter D

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: December 19, 2022, 11:03:01 pm »

Antenna’s internal and route.

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: December 19, 2022, 10:43:40 pm »

External view of antenna’s

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: December 19, 2022, 02:45:49 pm »

Finally got around to fitting 2 external aerials .
PAW Rosetta fitted to rear of firewall, under instrument panel. Using RAM mounts.
PAW antenna left of centre line.
1090 antenna right of centre line.


Add photos if, A, I can remember how I did it.
                     B, if anyone is interested ?

Cheers Peter D

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: April 10, 2021, 04:44:59 pm »

Hi Peter,
             Thanks, the info and feedback appreciated.    I did an awful lot of reading before going down this route. So i'm glad it has all been worthwhile.

Best wishes,  Peter D

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: April 10, 2021, 09:55:26 am »

PAW Vector  07 April 2021
Quadrant, 6 to 7 o'clock, not too good. That'll be ME, in the way ! Solo flight.
I'm wondering how different it might look when flying with a passenger ?
Note to self, DON'T tell OFCOM !! 

ADS-B Vector 07 April 2021
Looking at ADS-B, only, on same day/flight.

ADS-B, PAW Combined Vector 08 Mar/ 07 April 2021
Almost solid coverage, up to 20 KM, approx 12.5 Nautical miles.

Map shows area of flight, 07 April 2021.
In reference to Atom stations, for those that know where they are ?

I believe that the "obscuration" problem will be over come, by re-locating Antenna's externally, but at present i need to get some more flying in !

Hope this helps some, "visitors" to get the funding, whilst it's still available and get either this or another product.
I know I've opted for a very expensive route but, I wanted the very best "out" signal and now "in" signal. Just hope that I'm "future proofed" for a while.
Best wishes,     Peter D

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: April 10, 2021, 09:06:28 am »

ADS-B Vector 08 March 2021
Trig system, ONLY.  TT22, TABS TN72, Antennas: XPDR, RAMI AV-74 ,  GPS Trig/RAMI TA70/AV801
 I'm doing it this way, to make a "comparison".

Thanks for offer, posting photos, i have tried to remember how i did it last time 

For info: i have already fitted the GPS away from PAW, centre of windshield, on instrument panel. clear view of sky.
  AIRCREW, also has it's own little GPS, tucked down left side of windshield.   Apparently , it will chose "best signal", seems a good back up,  to me !

            Best wishes,   Peter D

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: April 09, 2021, 08:57:58 am »

Hi Peter & Ian,
                     Yes, that is my "wind generator" Basic Aircraft Products , Turbo Alternator BPE-14. Seems to produce electricity, well enough. Fitted before I bought the Luscombe.
                 My current thoughts are, to fit P3i just behind the "firewall", not sure if possible to fit exactly on "centre-line" ? 
The 1090 RX would then be fitted approx 150 -200 mm away, opposite side of "centre-line". 
Trying to keep away from u/c legs (masking signal) and Turbo Alternator.
When i fit PAW, under instrument panel, against "firewall", are you suggesting, keep 1090 RX antenna inside acft, possibly on windscreen with an internal antenna ?
Best wishes ,  Peter

ADS-B Vector 08 March 2021 Trying to figure out how to post a photo !? Not very good at this !

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General Discussion / Re: Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: April 08, 2021, 12:32:56 am »

Quick update:
                    RAM mount holding PAW, would not stay in position, on instrument panel .
Kept falling off. Too cold ?
Anyway, relocated to rlght side of windscreen. Happily, stays put !
Will post photos of Vector results, another day.
Best wishes, Peter

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General Discussion / Re: EC Rebate - thoughts, time scales, etc...

« on: December 24, 2020, 12:16:31 am »

Dear All,
                 I started the CAA process for EC rebate (04 Dec20) and although I have been known by the CAA for decades as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, (pilot since 2003) and the 8.33 rebate scheme, I had some difficulty registering on the new CAA portal .
                 However, once that difficulty was overcome, after a phone call, the application was submitted.
The payment was cleared to my bank account within 10 days, 18 December 2020.
A positive outcome.

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General Discussion / Aerial/Antenna fitting to a Luscombe 8

« on: November 29, 2020, 10:40:05 am »

Hi all,
 looking for information from other Luscombe 8 owners on aerial/antenna installation for PAW external fit. Or other similar aircraft.
I have a Trig TT22, TN72, TA70 and AV74 Antenna. So now have ADS-B out.
AV74 fitted just forward of frame 4.
Strobe about frame 3. Wind generator about frame 2.
Thinking of putting PAW antennas, forward of wind generator, ie between frame 1 and 2.
Any thoughts / suggestions / or what have others done ?
Kindest regards,     Peter
 

UPDATE !!   
Ok, so while I’m still thinking about “permanent installation“, I have jury rigged my PAW and fitted AIRCREW on RAM mounts.
 The PAW will go under instrument panel, probably against firewall, when I decide to do it. Wanted to try it all before drilling holes/cutting metal !

Tip : how do you know if Bluetooth connected ?
 Had 3.5 jack connected to PAW / BOSE A20 , when it was connected by Bluetooth, as well, the ladies voice says, “Pilot Aware”, twice !
 Only did it once, before I got Bluetooth to connect!

       Best wishes,  Peter