REFLECTOR: Magnetometer placement

[Michael Watson via Reflector]

I put mine in the middle outboard side of the pilot side strake, so far six
years no problem.
Just remember not to put any metal objects or tools in the strake.


On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 12:23 PM, via Reflector <reflector at tvbf.org> wrote:

> I too put mine in the OB end of the strake on the pilot side. Not so easy
> to adjust, butthe compas is only off a couple degrees at 180 and 270
> headings, all others are right on the money. Just over ten hours now and
> seems to be working fine. Dynon Skyview system.
>
> Kevin Metzler
> 133SV
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Reiff Lorenz via Reflector <reflector at tvbf.org>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Thu, Nov 13, 2014 6:38 am
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Magnetometer placement
>
>
> Peter,
>
> I put mine in the end of the strake. It is still within a foot of the
> (ferrous) wing bolts, but it's the best place I could find. Every other
> location I considered had more metal nearby, wires running right by it, or
> was close to motors or moving metal parts.
>
> I'm not flying yet, so I can't really verify the wisdom of my choice of
> location.
>
>
> *Reiff Lorenz, Dayton, OH *Velocity XL-RG, 64% complete
> Currently working on: Placing the engine on the mount.
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Reflector [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org
> <reflector-bounces at tvbf.org?>] *On Behalf Of *Peter Braswell via Reflector
> *Sent:* Thursday, November 13, 2014 9:23 AM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Cc:* Ken Whitaker
> *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Magnetometer placement
>
>  Hi all,
>  Quick Q to you glass guys:  Where are you all putting your magnetometer
> so that it's far enough away from ferrous stuff to not be affected?
>
>  Many thanks,
>  Peter
>
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