Heat Control Valve - FUN PROJECT

[@rvdriver7957]

Used the same idea to control the heat valves on my RV14. Works like a charm.

[@sir-jj3552]

Great that you follow up with the electrical side of the installation, not just the mechanical.

[@keithdavis4352]

Funny those are the same linear actuators I sell for RC stuff. Actuonix in Canada the controller should have a built in amp out which shuts it down if it binds to prevent damage.

[@drummondgrinalds1524]

Hi Stu - I was looking for an old video where you describe mounting a GA35 (I think) GPS antenna on a curved surface using resin and micro I think. I'm building RV8. But I couldn't find it. Could you please point me to it? Also, did you use a reinforcing plate inside the a/c on the skin. How did you shape the base plate to the contour of the skin? Thanks v much in advance. Drum

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

Wasn’t me. Maybe Dan Horton from VabsAirforce. I would use foam to mold a base and then cover it in fibreglass. I’ll have to do something similar to mount my wingtip nav lights

[@larryhawkins8311]

Interesting method to control the heat valve. I have questions about weather or not your actuator is rated for the heat encountered on the firewall. I used a Boden cable, very simple, and does not take up much room. I’m also curious as to how you will route your scat tube from the heat muff.

[@GGBSystems]

Interesting stuff, Stu. It's the little things, right?

[@dalteli]

Model number?

[@stusaircraftfactory6592]

For the arm or control valve?

[@dalteli]

No worries, I found it.