Skybeacon
- gregorydshanks
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Skybeacon
Installed a new Skybeacon ADSB-Out yesterday. It took 15 minutes to install, 30 minutes to configure and an hour to test fly it so the FAA could certify its configuration.
Everything worked like a charm, although I've heard some folks say they had a problem with bleed-over interference for their electrical system.
I have the documents in hand to get my $500 rebate. That took longer than everything else combined.
Everything worked like a charm, although I've heard some folks say they had a problem with bleed-over interference for their electrical system.
I have the documents in hand to get my $500 rebate. That took longer than everything else combined.
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Re: Skybeacon
gregorydshanks wrote:Installed a new Skybeacon ADSB-Out yesterday. It took 15 minutes to install, 30 minutes to configure and an hour to test fly it so the FAA could certify its configuration.
Everything worked like a charm, although I've heard some folks say they had a problem with bleed-over interference for their electrical system.
I have the documents in hand to get my $500 rebate. That took longer than everything else combined.
Great to hear! I'm planning on same or possibly the tailbeacon. Pretty sure all adsb solutions will require a bit of paperwork.
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We put the skyBeacon in our Maule in April. Our IA did it at the annual. It took him about three hours for the install and the paper work. I have a copy of the 337 and logbook if anyone needs it. The most time consuming part, other than the paper work, was bypassing the strobe pack.
I had already reserved the rebate position. I made the 30 min flight and got an email immediately with all PASSED. I then sent the info for the rebate to the FAA and got several request for more info. I had to provide the original statement showing that we bought the skyBeacon with the serial number of the unit installed. Then I had to provide evidence that it was properly installed. I sent both the 337 and the logbook entry. After they were satisfied that I had bought it and installed it properly and it was working correctly, they approved the payment and said to expect it in 6 to 8 weeks. "Checks in the mail!"
It's worked perfectly since.
I had already reserved the rebate position. I made the 30 min flight and got an email immediately with all PASSED. I then sent the info for the rebate to the FAA and got several request for more info. I had to provide the original statement showing that we bought the skyBeacon with the serial number of the unit installed. Then I had to provide evidence that it was properly installed. I sent both the 337 and the logbook entry. After they were satisfied that I had bought it and installed it properly and it was working correctly, they approved the payment and said to expect it in 6 to 8 weeks. "Checks in the mail!"
It's worked perfectly since.
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I preordered a tail beacon. Now, after the fact, I am reviewing the dimensions of the uAvionics tail beacon. Removing my Grimes light, I see no way to get the uAvionics to fit in the space even if I remove fabric that is folded over. The 5/8 inch steel tube along the top of the rudder will not allow enough clearance.
I'm wide open for advice on how to solve this problem.
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I'm wide open for advice on how to solve this problem.
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I just assumed the tailbeacon would fit in our current tail light. Are you sure there's no way it'll work?Akafrank wrote:I preordered a tail beacon. Now, after the fact, I am reviewing the dimensions of the uAvionics tail beacon. Removing my Grimes light, I see no way to get the vAvionics to fit in the space even if I remove fabric that is folded over. The 3/4 inch steel tube along the top of the rudder will not allow enough clearance.
I'm wide open for advice on how to solve this problem.
Ralph
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I have not given up yet but contrary to the advertisement, it is not a direct replacement for a Grimes A-2064. I downloaded the PDF and made a wooden model of the back of the Skybeacon and it does not fit (not even close) into the pocket on the rudder.
A fellow A&P suggested an angled spacer made with a 3D printer. This may just work and I will get my son to make some (while his employer isn't looking). I did consider the wing beacon but I believe the antenna sticking down would last about 1 week in my hangar before my head broke it off.
I'll keep everyone posted.
Ralph
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A fellow A&P suggested an angled spacer made with a 3D printer. This may just work and I will get my son to make some (while his employer isn't looking). I did consider the wing beacon but I believe the antenna sticking down would last about 1 week in my hangar before my head broke it off.
I'll keep everyone posted.
Ralph
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If you have an M4, you might have a better chance.Mog wrote:Major bummer if the tail beacon won’t fit. That was going to be my solution as well. Maybe the wing tip light I guess.
In all the other Maules, the tail light is right up at the top of the rudder.
Picture was gigantic when I put it in the post...I'll just leave it as a link to imgur instead.
https://i.imgur.com/qsPzYuH.jpg
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Does anyone know where I can find the 6 digit ICAO number of
Unfortunately I bought my Skybeacon the day after the rebates ran out....Now I am hoping for an expired rebate to become available and am installing my skybeacon.
Does anyone know where I can find the 6 digit ICAO number of a MX-7-180?
I am filling in the paperwork for my mechanic.
Thanks
Does anyone know where I can find the 6 digit ICAO number of a MX-7-180?
I am filling in the paperwork for my mechanic.
Thanks
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Re: Does anyone know where I can find the 6 digit ICAO numbe
FAA N-Number registry for your airplane. It should be the Mode S code in hexadecimal.Christine wrote:Unfortunately I bought my Skybeacon the day after the rebates ran out....Now I am hoping for an expired rebate to become avialbel and am installing my skybeacon.
Does anyone know where I can find the 6 digit ICAO number of a MX-7-180?
I am filling in the paperwork for my mechanic.
Thanks
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