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rleffler
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 Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:35 am Post subject: Accuracy Avionics Air Scoop |
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Having just received my empennage kit last night, I'm still in the
information overload stage and getting ready to start inventorying
everything.
When following a link on another post yesterday, I saw that Accuracy
Avionics has an air scoop that looks interesting. One of my wife's
complaints is the lack of air in the back seat of my Cherokee.
I'm considering adding air conditioning. However, having this source of air
through an overhead console looks like a good solution as well.
I'm interested in hearing if anyone has installed this on their 10 yet or if
you've looked at it and decided not to install it.
Thanks,
Bob
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jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:37 am Post subject: Accuracy Avionics Air Scoop |
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My first comment would be that although the Cherokee might have had a lack
of air in the back seat with the stock setup, the -10 does not. The
barn-door air vent gives as much air as you could want except when you are
on the ground, but the tail scoop wouldn't help that any. My suggestion
would be to wait until some are flying to see what the feeling is before
putting out that kind of dough for a part that may or may not help any. If
you are planning on the A/C, then the scoop wouldn't help any anyway.
My suggestion to you right now would be to build stock and enjoy the process
for a while. The only thing I can think of that would be a good idea to
change on the tail would be possibly the static ports and rudder cable
fairings. Cleaveland has static ports that people seem to be happy with and
the fairings can be purchased a lot of places, but Avery is where we usually
get them, I think. Stein probably has them also (as does Cleaveland, I am
sure).
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Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse(at)saintaviation.com
www.saintaviation.com
Cell: 352-427-0285
Fax: 815-377-3694
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Deems Davis
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GenGrumpy(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject: Accuracy Avionics Air Scoop |
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I installed the console (first one Tony sold) and am very happy with it. I get lots of ventillation, even with all 4 vents open.
I did not use Ton'ys scoop as esthetically it was awful and it was too vulnerable to things like rain, bugs (i.e., wasps, etc).
I made my own small, aluminum scoops and fit them underneath the horizontal tail (thus protected from rain) and installed stainless steel screen to keep unwanted critters out.
I installed the console using pop rivets with RTV between the console edges and the cabin top. Pretty easy and if I ever have to take it out, just drill out the pop rivet heads and pry loose from the RTV.
I can send a picture of my home made scoops to anyone who wants it.
And for those who are complaining about Tony's responsiveness......some things never change.
Grumpy
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Rick S.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: Accuracy Avionics Air Scoop |
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GenGrumpy'
I'd like to see your air scoops, I have the same console. Not an A-7 or F-16 driver huh? Referencing the appearance of the scoop, I feel sorta the same way, hidden would be a better choice.
Tony is putting together my panel as we speak, I just pick up the phone, he answers or calls back. I have nothing but good things to say about Accuracy and especially Tony. Can't agree with the "not responsive" comment.
Rick S.
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wayne.e(at)grandecom.net
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:11 am Post subject: Accuracy Avionics Air Scoop |
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Hi Bob,
Yes I've installed it and I'll send you a couple of photos off line.
Wayne Edgerton #40336
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rleffler
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| Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: Accuracy Avionics Air Scoop |
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From: "Wayne Edgerton" <wayne.e(at)grandecom.net>
Date: 2007/01/19 Fri AM 07:10:04 EST
To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Accuracy Avionics Air Scoop
Hi Bob,
Yes I've installed it and I'll send you a couple of photos off line.
Wayne Edgerton #40336
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