It Has ALL The Avionics! | iLevil AP Install

A "normal" J3 Cub isn't supposed to have avionics. BUT, our J3 is anything but normal... Avionics installation continues as we install our primary flight device, which just happens to have an autopilot. We're talking about the iLevil AP from Levil Aviation. The installation was SUPER easy, and I hope I didn't just jinx myself for the rest of the build. Anyways, checkout how easy it was to get up and running!
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[@foesfly3047]

I’ve been curious about this system ever since it was introduced. Glad to learn more from my brother at KDVT ♠️

[@flywiththeguys]

I'm in 34-14 if you ever see me there. Stop in!

[@stevek4408]

So much inside that little box! Engine info too. Likely the most simple autopilot to install ever. iLevil quickly makes a 1939 Cub “state of the art” in avionics. Crazy good! BTW, nice install job Carl.👍

[@flywiththeguys]

Very true!

[@kirbs1774]

I can’t wait to see the AP in action! Thanks for sharing your progress👍🏼

[@flywiththeguys]

You and me both! I want this airplane flying SO bad.

[@371andie]

I'm going to be doing the exact same setup in my panther build.

[@flywiththeguys]

NICE!

[@RaulEdu33]

This channel is severely underrated! Great aviation content! You have a new subscriber 🥇😎

[@flywiththeguys]

Thank you! Onwards and upwards!

[@michealnwadobu7344]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉... I'm here for all these details

[@flywiththeguys]

Me too!! So I don't die...

[@heathbirley1774]

I don't know how I havn't come across your channel already! You've pretty well installed my shopping list! The one thing you havn't done a video on (unless I've missed it?), is the install of your GRT EIS. I'm on a budget, so I have to stagger the component purchases, but I think this is the next step so i can get on with engine testing (because like yours, my engine is 2nd hand) I'd love to see a video of your install (even if it is retrospective) including any challenges, what's included in the kit and how you go about calibrating it. I know this will be out of order for your series, for what is otherwise chronological, but seeing it is fundamental to the operation of the engine systems display on your PFD, perhaps you could do it as a recap/summary of the integration of all your avionics (GRT EIS/iLevil AP/iPad/SuperECO From Australia, keep sharing!

[@flywiththeguys]

We're installing the EIS soon. We've been waiting on some parts unfortunately. The was supposed to be the last piece to our puzzle. Then I got a phone call from a potential new sponsor. Something fun is coming. BUT, I think going to love flying with this setup.

[@doncatchpole]

Wow, good stuff.

[@flywiththeguys]

Thanks!

[@yotubekauders]

I would dearly love to see a follow up video on how the reliability of that wireless connection is. If I'm to bet my life on it, it better work each time always in all weather in all conditions. Honestly I'm not that brave... (Apologies if I sound negative, not my intention)

[@flywiththeguys]

Thats why I have backups, but I'll be making several videos on it all soon.

[@UrPilotNatt]

this is super awesome! it all looks very neat and i love how it’s coming together! just a few questions and concerns. now i’m pretty sure i know the answer cause the end but will you be adding backup instruments so if your ipad fails you’ll have your instruments? cause i feel like an ipad isn’t the most reliable thing for for something as important as your instruments. especially if it suddenly goes ifr because of something like smoke from a fire that just started (which is a very real possibility). that combo is probably very unlikely but those are things i hope you’re doing your research on 😭 also since all your engine stuff and avionics switch is on the left side and that cut off is on the left side, if you go to feel around for the autopilot disconnect is there a chance you could shut off your mags or anything?

[@flywiththeguys]

Of course! That’s one of next weeks videos.

[@ecossearthur]

Boom Boom!! 💥 💥

[@paratyshow]

👍✅ haven't lost your touch.

[@ecossearthur]

@@paratyshow I try 😆

[@flywiththeguys]

You should come see it now. Big changes since you last saw it.

[@marcellowithtwols]

sooo... where's the second half of that video?! =) Very curious to see the servos installed.

[@flywiththeguys]

I'm hoping soon! I'm working on the fuel system for startup, things are just taking more time than expected. Hardest part of the servo install is going to be running the wiring. =) It's plug and play after that.

[@marcellowithtwols]

@@flywiththeguys it is crazy (and awesome) that such a small surface area with an RC servo can have so much impact on a real plane. Hoping more RC tech makes it to planes!

[@KofiAsare0]

Cool install! This seems like a great product but I just can't wrap my head around some things. Why rely on a wireless connection and an Ipad, would it be that much more expensive to add a wired display and insead use Ipad/tablet as backup?

[@flywiththeguys]

It REALLY helps reduce the cost. In reality, the iLevil AP is just transmitting a small amount of data and the iPad is providing the graphics through the app. So the major display and processing power is in the iPad. To make a wired display you would need to add similar capabilities to the iLevil AP OR to the display.

[@KofiAsare0]

Agreed, provided that you have a back up like the G5 or som I think this will be really awesome!

[@flywiththeguys]

@@KofiAsare0 Ive got something. =) Installing it this week.

[@wf8058]

Nice video! I'm thinking about buying an iLevil AP and would like like to know if you are happy with yours after having used it for 5 months. Any problems or issues? Thanks.

[@flywiththeguys]

I'm still building the plane out! Hope to get it done this month. I'll be doing a TON of flying with it after and be making several videos of the different products I've put into the plane.

[@wareairaviationservicesllc4933]

Two questions. #1 is that a certified or experimental aircraft? #2 what iPad mount are you using? Looks like it had cooling fans. Thanks

[@flywiththeguys]

My aircraft is experimental, and heres a video on the mount - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWXPgpauq6iAras

[@robertfpv7733]

Wait a sec you servo looks almost identical to the servos on some of my RC planes 😂

[@flywiththeguys]

Thats because they are. 🤣Believe it or not they don't require a lot force to make changes to the aircraft. Other systems use larger servos because they are manipulating the whole control surface. With just the tabs the little servos are highly effective. I was talking to them about servo failure at OSH. They haven't had one in testing, and no reports of issues from customers.

[@alessdre]

Can you left the ipad inside o f the airplane when parking on ramp in a summer hot day?

[@flywiththeguys]

Technically yes, but it'll most likely overheat. I have a mount that cools the ipad in flight. I would take the iPad out when not in use.

[@ormandhunter3546]

What EFIS set up are you using? Looks as if you have a cooling fan built in... Is that an iPad?

[@flywiththeguys]

It is an iPad. The iLevil AP drives the iPad. I'm using a Xnaut mount that I cut into the panel. Wanted good cooling and most panel mount stuff isn't adequate IMO. I have a video on the mount I stall over on the channel page.

[@thewatcher5271]

That Was Really Cool! Kinda "Scared" To Look Up The Price, Though. I Take It You're An A&P So, Free Installation Right!?! 8-)

[@flywiththeguys]

Not an A&P actually. It’s experimental so… I have wiring experience in other things though.

[@kevw172]

Those are some sick avionics FOR A J3. I personally like the old gauges a j3 comes with though which is why I want to learn how to fly one 😎 did you guys here about me passing my PPL ride a couple months ago? Cant believe its already been exactly 2 months from today.

[@michealnwadobu7344]

Congrats man🎉🎉 I'll join you one day soon

[@flywiththeguys]

Hey CONGRATS! Welcome to the cool people club. We've been looking down on people since 1903! I liked the old gauges too, but by the time I got this guy it looked nothing like that.

[@paratyshow]

👍✅

[@flywiththeguys]

✅👍

[@paratyshow]

@@flywiththeguys I'm guessing that north of the equator not only do toilets swirl the wrong way but also check marks come after thumbs ups LOL

[@flywiththeguys]

@@paratyshow Na. I just don't know how to reply to that so I just post it back backwards. Whenever I do it to Mr Boom Boom it's completely lost on him.

[@paratyshow]

@@flywiththeguys ✅👍as long as we're feeding the algorithms ya can't complain!

[@scottmiller4711]

Why are you also adding a BOM? I think that would be expensive overkill for a VFR airplane that you can just use your eyeballs instead. The only thing the BOM is going to give you is ADAHRS and not engine data...

[@flywiththeguys]

Honestly it’s because I have one that Ive been using for a few years. Now that I have my own plane, I just want to attach it.

[@scottmiller4711]

@@flywiththeguys That I understand. If you were buying one to add, I can think of better uses for the $2K...

[@flywiththeguys]

@@scottmiller4711 Totally agree!

[@HoundDogMech]

Model Airplane Servos and not even the BEST ones on the Market.

[@ramjet4025]

This video told me very little , and their website is also poor. I got sick to death of hearing "this is absolutely amazing" What a blatant bit of selling without providing any substantive product information. This company seems to think we are all mind readers I give this a Thumbs Down.