Eagle ECU Interface and Par100EX Radio

Its been a long time since the last RV9A building update. I have been working away at a steady rate, completing the electrical work in the cabin area. The Eagle ECU interface is working well, communicating with both left and right engine control computers and a Garmin GPS module. I built a backup navigation system into this interface which works really well when you fly east but when you fly west the heading indication gets screwed up. I’ll work at debugging that little issue when more time is available for doing those optional tasks.I finally broke down and ordered the 10″ Skyview display in late February. The Loonie was loosing strenght against the USD and the cost of the display was increasing on a daily basis. The cutout in the panel which was made a year ago fit perfectly along with the six mounting holes. The Skyview is a great Primary Flight Display, Engine Monitor and moving map package. I will also order the transponder module next year once the 40 hours of flying in a 25 NM circle are done and I have the need to fly into busier airports.

10″ Skyview in split mode

The final cool item is the PS Engineering PAR100EX Radio and Intercom package. The Panel Faceplate has the intercom controls on the left side and radio controls on the right. The actual radio is a Microair 760 transciever which is attached to the bottom on the map box. Cool thing about the Intecom is the Blue Tooth interface which allows me to  connect to my IPhone for music and making/receiving telephone calls. The Lightspeed headset works very well for making the calls, clear on both ends.I still have to get the laser cut labels made for all the switches, knobs and dials. These will be done by Dave at Dave’s Woodcraft in Stettler. He did my 701 labels 15 years ago and they are still looking great.