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Ed Godfrey

Joined: 05 May 2009
Posts: 47

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:36 pm Post subject: Flap positioning system

For those of you who installed the Flap Positioning System from 

Aircraft Extras, did you install it where Vans suggests to install it in 

the tunnel, or elsewhere. I am concerned about the heat in the tunnel. 

Any thoughts would really be appreciated.



Ed Godfrey

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rleffler

Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Posts: 680

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:50 pm Post subject: Flap positioning system

I would be more concerned about mixing fuel vapors and electronics than heat.   



I have a VP/X, but I would put it behind the panel if I were to install one. 



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On Oct 9, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Ed Godfrey <egodfrey(at)ameritech.net> wrote:






   For those of you who installed the Flap Positioning System from Aircraft Extras, did you install it where Vans suggests to install it in the tunnel, or elsewhere. I am concerned about the heat in the tunnel. Any thoughts would really be appreciated.



Ed Godfrey

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tfarrell839

Joined: 10 Nov 2012
Posts: 27
Location: Watsonville, CA

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 5:53 pm Post subject: Flap positioning system

I haven't done the aircraft extra's flap system, but we've always found room for the TCW safety trim box behind the panel. I second installing it there. When the plane is fully assembled you will have better access as well. The tunnel cover takes some time to remove and replace. 

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On Oct 9, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Bob Leffler <rv(at)thelefflers.com> wrote:



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 I would be more concerned about mixing fuel vapors and electronics than heat.   

 

 I have a VP/X, but I would put it behind the panel if I were to install one. 

 

 Sent from my iPhone

 

 On Oct 9, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Ed Godfrey <egodfrey(at)ameritech.net> wrote:

 

 

 

   For those of you who installed the Flap Positioning System from Aircraft Extras, did you install it where Vans suggests to install it in the tunnel, or elsewhere. I am concerned about the heat in the tunnel. Any thoughts would really be appreciated.

 

 Ed Godfrey

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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:15 am Post subject: Flap positioning system

Mine is installed in the tunnel as suggested.  I don't think it can 

practically be installed elsewhere.  Works fine, no worries here.



The tunnel can be hot but I don't think that's an issue here.  The FPS 

is behind the spar, the fuel is ahead of the spar so there is 

significant separation.



Just FYI - I don't have any sort of flap position indicator... I just 

look out the window.  Seems natural and right as long as you have the 

FPS detents.



On 10/9/2013 5:35 PM, Ed Godfrey wrote:

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     For those of you who installed the Flap Positioning System from 

 Aircraft Extras, did you install it where Vans suggests to install it 

 in the tunnel, or elsewhere. I am concerned about the heat in the 

 tunnel. Any thoughts would really be appreciated.



 Ed Godfrey

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hotwheels

Joined: 01 Jun 2007
Posts: 240

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:36 am Post subject: Re: Flap positioning system

Here's where I mounted my flap controller. The photo is a bit dated, but close enough. 



The only thing in the tunnel is the motor. I've inspected this area several times since phase 1 and it's pretty easy to get to.



I also have the flap safety trim system, but it's mounted on an under panel drop down tray on the copilot side.



Cheers,

Jay

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