REFLECTOR: Magnetometer placement

[Don Johnston via Reflector]

Like (almost) everyone else, mine are in the strake.

Here's my blog entries:
http://www.velocity-xl.com/blog/2013/11/07/13-99-magentometer-bracket/
http://www.velocity-xl.com/blog/2013/11/16/13-99-magnetometer-mounting-bracket-completed/

On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 11:23 AM, 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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