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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:28 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Kolbers,

I have a Garmin Zumo GPS which is shared on my pickup, cycle and
FireFly. I currently have it mounted on my instrument panel, but it's
difficult to reach and read from where I sit. I was trying to figure
another place to put it, limited to the left side, since I climb in and
out the right side. With the throttle handle on the left, the only
place I can figure would be to attach it to the windshield about 8" from
the bottom. I would bond a piece of plastic on the windshield, maybe 4"
in diameter, to spread out the stress on the plastic. It would be
perfect there from my perspective, but I was wondering about the
windshield's perspective.

Does anyone have any suggestions, cautions, alternate locations, etc.

Also have a question about Matco laydown brakes: there's an air bubble
in the one line and I've never bled brakes like those. Must you
disconnect the master cylinder and lift it out into the open in order to
add brake fluid? I can't really feel any difference between left and
right braking, so maybe I should just leave well enough alone. Input
would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:42 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Dave,

I use a suction cup mount for my iPhone which I now use for my GPS. It stays on the windshield very well(not fallen off yet) and I can remove it after flight and use it in my car. 


Thom in Buffalo

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Kolbers,

I have a Garmin Zumo GPS which is shared on my pickup, cycle and FireFly.  I currently have it mounted on my instrument panel, but it's difficult to reach and read from where I sit.  I was trying to figure another place to put it, limited to the left side, since I climb in and out the right side.  With the throttle handle on the left, the only place I can figure would be to attach it to the windshield about 8" from the bottom.  I would bond a piece of plastic on the windshield, maybe 4" in diameter, to spread out the stress on the plastic.  It would be perfect there from my perspective, but I was wondering about the windshield's perspective.

Does anyone have any suggestions, cautions, alternate locations, etc.

Also have a question about Matco laydown brakes: there's an air bubble in the one line and I've never bled brakes like those.  Must you disconnect the master cylinder and lift it out into the open in order to add brake fluid?  I can't really feel any difference between left and right braking, so maybe I should just leave well enough alone.  Input would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:48 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

I have a Garmin Zumo GPS
Does anyone have any suggestions, cautions, alternate locations, etc.

Also have a question about Matco laydown brakes: there's an air bubble
in the one line and I've never bled brakes like those

Dave Kulp

Dave K/Folks:

I've worn my GPS on my left thigh since day one, 1993, because I had no room
to mount it in the MKIII. I used part of the yoke mount, modified it with a
piece of 2" Velcro that wraps around my leg.

MATCO brakes should be bled from the bleed screw back up through the system
and through each master cylinder and into the recovery container. I use a
loop of 1/4" ID fuel line looped from one master cylinder to the other. The
loop goes up into the nose cone. A few holes are drilled into the top of the
loop to vent to the atmosphere. Clear brake line and clear fuel line allows
one to see if there is air being pumped through the system. I use a small
hand pump oil can and 1/8" ID clear line to connect the pump to the bleed
screw. You may have to position the aircraft to allow air to escape from
the highest point of each part of the brake system. Should have zero air in
the system in order for the brake system to work properly.

john h
mkIII
hauck's holler, alabama


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:00 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Good to hear from you, Thom. I have a smaller Garmin that I use in the 18 wheeler that I attach to the windshield with a suction cup since I slip seats, and it stays on just fine. My FF windshield has a curvature and I assumed a suction cup wouldn't stay. I'm going to have to dig my mount from my gear jammer bag and put it in my flight bag to test it. Thanks, Thom. Hope it works out!

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK

On 10/27/2011 5:40 PM, Thom Riddle wrote: [quote]Dave,

I use a suction cup mount for my iPhone which I now use for my GPS. It stays on the windshield very well(not fallen off yet) and I can remove it after flight and use it in my car.


Thom in Buffalo

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Kolbers,

I have a Garmin Zumo GPS which is shared on my pickup, cycle and FireFly. I currently have it mounted on my instrument panel, but it's difficult to reach and read from where I sit. I was trying to figure another place to put it, limited to the left side, since I climb in and out the right side. With the throttle handle on the left, the only place I can figure would be to attach it to the windshield about 8" from the bottom. I would bond a piece of plastic on the windshield, maybe 4" in diameter, to spread out the stress on the plastic. It would be perfect there from my perspective, but I was wondering about the windshield's perspective.

Does anyone have any suggestions, cautions, alternate locations, etc.

Also have a question about Matco laydown brakes: there's an air bubble in the one line and I've never bled brakes like those. Must you disconnect the master cylinder and lift it out into the open in order to add brake fluid? I can't really feel any difference between left and right braking, so maybe I should just leave well enough alone. Input would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:13 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Hi John,

Leg mounted GPS is kind of out with my Icom on one and kneeboard on the
other.
Maybe I'll find another place for my Icom since I recently bought a
stick mount PTT
to cut down on the noise when I'm transmitting and use your suggestion.
If the
suction cup works out, I'll probably go with that.

Thanks, too, for the bleeding guide. Best to start a job knowing what
you're doing
than fixing mistakes halfway in. So you're pumping fluid from the
bleeder screw
at the wheel back up to the master cylinders, right. The oil can is a
great Idea for
that! Appreciate it, John.

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK

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I have a Garmin Zumo GPS
Does anyone have any suggestions, cautions, alternate locations, etc.

Also have a question about Matco laydown brakes: there's an air bubble
in the one line and I've never bled brakes like those

Dave Kulp

Dave K/Folks:

I've worn my GPS on my left thigh since day one, 1993, because I had no room
to mount it in the MKIII. I used part of the yoke mount, modified it with a
piece of 2" Velcro that wraps around my leg.

MATCO brakes should be bled from the bleed screw back up through the system
and through each master cylinder and into the recovery container. I use a
loop of 1/4" ID fuel line looped from one master cylinder to the other. The
loop goes up into the nose cone. A few holes are drilled into the top of the
loop to vent to the atmosphere. Clear brake line and clear fuel line allows
one to see if there is air being pumped through the system. I use a small
hand pump oil can and 1/8" ID clear line to connect the pump to the bleed
screw. You may have to position the aircraft to allow air to escape from
the highest point of each part of the brake system. Should have zero air in
the system in order for the brake system to work properly.

john h
mkIII
hauck's holler, alabama



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:15 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Dave,

Have you done a search on eBay. They have a huge selection of Cell Phone/PDA/GPS holders.
They come as suction cup style, bean bag weighted ones, clamp ons, etc. Tons to choose from.

I have one of the chinese suction cup types, with the 8" articulating arm. The GPS clamp mechanism
is ok, and long arm is ok, too. But the suction cup locking device is typical chinese crapola.

I think if I were to depend on one of these type of holders (suction cup, bean bag type) I'd probably
make my own mounting added on to theirs. Probably use a large patch of Velcro 4-6 sq inches
glued to a flatish surface, and somehow attach a mating Velcro plate on their devise.

On the other hand, the "clamp style" is probably the best and most secure. All you need to
do is make a short tube mount for the thing to clamp on to.

Hey, just throwin' suggestions out there............

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:28 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Dave,

Like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Bike-Cell-Phone-PDA-GPS-Clamp-Mount-Hold-Holder-/130554026674?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1e65a05ab2#ht_2872wt_973

Or maybe even something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GARMIN-NUVI-550-500-zumo-220-suction-cup-mount-holder-/250649129430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5bda31d6#ht_1024wt_999

The point is, there a million types( not really a million, but almost), you just have to figure out which one works the best in your situation.

Cheers,
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:41 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Make a bracket and mount it on the stick. Here's how:
Take a piece of tubing about 3" long and the same diameter as the control stick and split it in half. Spread it open a hair. Weld a 3/16" rod to the top of it sticking out sideways. Solder that to a piece of copper sheet (from the hobby shop) that is bent so that the gps fits into it snugly. Angle it so it is easy to see.

Roll the rubber grip back and slip the half tube into place, wrap it at the top with a couple wraps of electrical tape, it won't go anywhere. And (Taa-Daa!) you can poke the gps with your thumb without ever having to take your hand off the stick.

If you want detailed closeups, let me know, I'll get you some tomorrow.


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:22 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Thanks, Mike. The bottom link is the cradle I use for the Nuvi in the
rig. Works well since there's just a simple plug in back that goes to
the lighter socker. But the Zumo motorcycle GPS has about 16 pins as
part of the cradle that must plug and lock the unit, so I have one
(expensive) cradle in my pickup, one on my cycle and one in my FF. I
have RAM mounts, so I can configure their suction cup in the FF if it
will hang on to the windshield.

Strong gusty winds Tue, rain today, drive 18 wheeler tomorrow, and I was
hoping to fly Sat, but they're calling for 4 - 6" on snow on Sat!!!!!!
Get real, it's still October, right? I guess we'll have more nice days
before the deep freeze...

Thanks again, Mike. I appreciate your suggestions.

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK

On 10/27/2011 7:25 PM, Michael Welch wrote:
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Dave,

Like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Bike-Cell-Phone-PDA-GPS-Clamp-Mount-Hold-Holder-/130554026674?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1e65a05ab2#ht_2872wt_973

Or maybe even something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GARMIN-NUVI-550-500-zumo-220-suction-cup-mount-holder-/250649129430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5bda31d6#ht_1024wt_999

The point is, there a million types( not really a million, but almost), you just have to figure out which one works the best in your situation.

Cheers,
Mike Welch




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PostPosted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:06 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Nice setup, Richard, thanks! I'm going to try the simpler way and see
if the RAM suction cup will stay on my windshield, especially since the
entire cradle is necessary with the 16 pins.

BTW, I enjoyed your vids! You land uphill after clearing wires, too,
huh? My strip is pretty steep so you've got to kind of fly into the
hillside because if you try to fly parallel so your wheels are brushing
the top of the blades of grass you'd be taking off again. Takes a bit
of getting used to. Just glad to have a strip with reasonable rent
relatively close to home (and an owner with a hydraulic truck to roll
your hangar/trailer upright again after the hurricane!!).

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK

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Make a bracket and mount it on the stick. Here's how:
Take a piece of tubing about 3" long and the same diameter as the control stick and split it in half. Spread it open a hair. Weld a 3/16" rod to the top of it sticking out sideways. Solder that to a piece of copper sheet (from the hobby shop) that is bent so that the gps fits into it snugly. Angle it so it is easy to see.

Roll the rubber grip back and slip the half tube into place, wrap it at the top with a couple wraps of electrical tape, it won't go anywhere. And (Taa-Daa!) you can poke the gps with your thumb without ever having to take your hand off the stick.

If you want detailed closeups, let me know, I'll get you some tomorrow.

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Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
richard (at) bcchapel(dot)org
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:03 am    Post subject: GPS in Firefly Reply with quote

Dave - I have a suction cup mount for my firefly, just as Thom describes.

Yes, the windscreen is curved; all you do is place your hand on the back side when sticking on the suction cup.  A little spit around the rim of the suction cup also helps!  Holds solidly.

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From: David Kulp <undoctor(at)ptd.net (undoctor(at)ptd.net)>
Subject: Re: GPS in FireFly

Good to hear from you, Thom.  I have a smaller Garmin that I use in the
18 wheeler that I attach to the windshield with a suction cup since I
slip seats, and it stays on just fine.  My FF windshield has a curvature
and I assumed a suction cup wouldn't stay. I'm going to have to dig my
mount from my gear jammer bag and put it in my flight bag to test it.
Thanks, Thom.  Hope it works out!

Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
FireFly 11DMK

On 10/27/2011 5:40 PM, Thom Riddle wrote:
> Dave,
>
> I use a suction cup mount for my iPhone which I now use for my GPS. It
> stays on the windshield very well(not fallen off yet) and I can remove
> it after flight and use it in my car.
>
> Thom in Buffalo
>
> On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM, David Kulp <undoctor(at)ptd.net (undoctor(at)ptd.net)
> <mailto:undoctor(at)ptd.net (undoctor(at)ptd.net)>> wrote:
>
>     <mailto:undoctor(at)ptd.net (undoctor(at)ptd.net)>>
>
>
>     Kolbers,
>
>     I have a Garmin Zumo GPS which is shared on my pickup, cycle and
>     FireFly.  I currently have it mounted on my instrument panel, but
>     it's difficult to reach and read from where I sit.  I was trying
>     to figure another place to put it, limited to the left side, since
>     I climb in and out the right side.  With the throttle handle on
>     the left, the only place I can figure would be to attach it to the
>     windshield about 8" from the bottom.  I would bond a piece of
>     plastic on the windshield, maybe 4" in diameter, to spread out the
>     stress on the plastic.  It would be perfect there from my
>     perspective, but I was wondering about the windshield's perspective.
>
>     Does anyone have any suggestions, cautions, alternate locations, etc.
>
>     Also have a question about Matco laydown brakes: there's an air
>     bubble in the one line and I've never bled brakes like those.
>      Must you disconnect the master cylinder and lift it out into the
>     open in order to add brake fluid?  I can't really feel any
>     difference between left and right braking, so maybe I should just
>     leave well enough alone.  Input would be much appreciated.
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     Dave Kulp
>     Bethlehem, PA
>     FireFly 11DMK
>
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:17 am    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

i mounted mine on the top of the controll stick... at first it seemed a
bit odd,,, but on a cross country, it seems just right,,, only thing i
could sugest, is to make sure it is at the correct angle for viewing, had
to change the angle after the first try.

boyd

Kolbers,

I have a Garmin Zumo GPS which is shared on my pickup, cycle and
FireFly. I currently have it mounted on my instrument panel, but it's
difficult to reach and read from where I sit. I was trying to figure
another place to put it, limited to the left side, since I climb in and
out the right side. With the throttle handle on the left, the only
place I can figure would be to attach it to the windshield about 8" from
the bottom. I would bond a piece of plastic on the windshield, maybe 4"
in diameter, to spread out the stress on the plastic. It would be
perfect there from my perspective, but I was wondering about the
windshield's perspective.

Does anyone have any suggestions, cautions, alternate locations, etc.


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PostPosted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:55 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Dave,
I have a RAM mounted garmin in my KitFox, and I am sure a similiar mount would work in the Fly'...it extends the device about 5 inches toward you when in the straight position, and the RAM system is secure as you can get. I have just recently seen several universal RAM attachments at a trade show and I am pretty certain they have one that would fit your GPS...they look like a sort of spider legged clap deal that binds the device from the sides. this attackment , coupled with the ball and socket RAM mount would easily bolt to the panel.


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 7:04 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Hi Don,

Was out of power and internet for a few days since that incredible 10"
OCTOBER! snowfall. But I'm back now.

My Zumo needs a cradle with about 20 pins, so a universal won't work. I
presently have the Zumo and cradle attached to the instrument panel with
the RAM ball and socket setup you described, but my instrument panel is
down around my shins, so it's hard to see smaller detail. I also have a
RAM suction cup that uses the same ball and socket and a couple on the
list said they work fine, so I'm going to take it up (I hope tomorrow)
and move the GPS from the inst. panel to the windshield above and behind
the throttle. It is stays on I'm in business.

Thanks for the tips, Don. Much appreciated. BTW, since it's probably
dear to your heart, since I bought a Beemer K1200LT I put my Honda
ST1100 on the block. Just sold it today for $2,250. Not too bad for 10
years and 129K miles, right? Of course it really shines in your
department; I topped off the oil for the buyer and in the 1,400 miles
since the oil change it was only down .3 qt. That V4 is a great engine,
and with the D&D exhaust it sounds terrific, too.

Dave

On 10/31/2011 9:55 PM, Don G wrote:
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Dave,
I have a RAM mounted garmin in my KitFox, and I am sure a similiar mount would work in the Fly'...it extends the device about 5 inches toward you when in the straight position, and the RAM system is secure as you can get. I have just recently seen several universal RAM attachments at a trade show and I am pretty certain they have one that would fit your GPS...they look like a sort of spider legged clap deal that binds the device from the sides. this attackment , coupled with the ball and socket RAM mount would easily bolt to the panel.

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It is amazing what resale is on a high mileage ST isnt it? congrats......just a shame we cant adapt that V-4 engine to a aircraft!...(I have given it an awful lot of thought!)...maybe the best engine on the planet!

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Don ,Hasnt someone already done that?


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It is amazing what resale is on a high mileage ST isnt it? congrats......just a shame we cant adapt that V-4 engine to a aircraft!...(I have given it an awful lot of thought!)...maybe the best engine on the planet!

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:18 am    Post subject: Re: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

undoctor wrote:
Hi Don,

<snip>
I put my Honda
ST1100 on the block. Just sold it today for $2,250. Not too bad for 10
years and 129K miles, right? Of course it really shines in your
department; I topped off the oil for the buyer and in the 1,400 miles
since the oil change it was only down .3 qt. That V4 is a great engine,
and with the D&D exhaust it sounds terrific, too.

Dave
[/quote]

ARRGGHHH!!!!! Why didn't you put it up on the list first? I would have beat your door down for it! Sigh....


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PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 3:22 pm    Post subject: GPS in FireFly Reply with quote

Wish I'd have known, Richard. Sorry!!!

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undoctor wrote:
> Hi Don,
> I put my Honda
> ST1100 on the block. Just sold it today for $2,250. Not too bad for 10
> years and 129K miles, right? Of course it really shines in your
> department; I topped off the oil for the buyer and in the 1,400 miles
> since the oil change it was only down .3 qt. That V4 is a great engine,
> and with the D&D exhaust it sounds terrific, too.
>
> Dave
>


ARRGGHHH!!!!! Why didn't you put it up on the list first? I would have beat your door down for it! Sigh....

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