Thomas, Dave Ruhe here. I live in Baker Co. just west of Glen St. Mary. Am building a 701 from plans and only have the rudder done so far. Working on wing ribs and spar. Maybe we can get together some time. I'm 65 and still work full time so I don't have alot of time to work on the 701. Where in Jax do you live? Dave

Tom, if thats alright? No don't live at cuyler but I wish I did. My email address is druhe@nefcom.net and phone # 275-3075. Call or email anytime but I go to bed about 9:00 as I get up at 4:00 to go to work. I work at Industrial Steel Fab over by Normandy and Chaffee Rd. I live right by the I-10 and 229 interchange just out of Sanderson. Will talk to you later, Dave

Thomas,
Stop by anytime, see you at the next meeting.
Tom

Hi Tom. The EXP BUS2V tray system is a good piece of equipment IMHO. That does not mean that it is the answer to all your prayers... I have added a few switch/breaker units to fill in the shortcomings. There was no breakered circuit in the device light enough for the Ray Allen trim units (2amp required), nor any heavy enough for the flaps (15amp) the alternator output (35amp), or the main power to the electrical system (also 35amp). Since the Jab 3300 has a permanent magnet alternator, the alternator field circuit switch was surplus and put to other use. Likewise some others such as clearance delivery. I did not use the built in master relay but instead chose to use the master switch to enegize a master contactor in front of the firewall. The only high current wires aft of the firewall are: (1) the output of the alternator/regulator to its assigned breaker, (2) the return from that breaker to the ammeter shunt [ahead of the firewall], and (3) the main power from the other side of the shunt to the rest of the electrical system. Tim Fonentot at Control Vision is a nice and capable guy and can help you with your specific issues. The unit is professional looking, easy to install, and very compact. I would use it again if the situation arose.

Ed

Not sure about the Rotax electrical power output, but I would do as they suggest.

Ed

Thanks for the kind words, Thomas. My engine is a Rotax 912ULS. I have carb heat because I am using an airbox and pulling unheated air from the outside, rather than using heated air from under the cowl.

Best wishes on your completion and flying. You're going to love how the 701 flies!