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Version 3.0 – RV-10 Lycoming Engine Dehumidifier and Remote Engine Heat


The system was working well but, as I’m ever the tinkerer, I couldn’t leave well enough alone. The off-the-shelf Inkbird Humidity Controller IHC200 just didn’t have the functionality that I really wanted so instead I decided to design and build my own humidity controller. My controller is based around a PIC18F microcontroller and a SHT-30 Mesh-protected Weather-proof Temperature/Humidity Sensor that…

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Static Pressure Calibration Procedure for Garmin G3X and G5 ADAHRS to Correct Altitude Errors


The process of calibrating the G3X and G5 systems for accurate altitude reporting is provided in the G3X™/G3X Touch™ Installation Manual and the Garmin G5 Installation Manual. It is important to not ignore the AOA port, if not connected damage to the ADAHRS sensors may occur. G3X ADAHRS Static Pressure Calibration Procedure – Link G5 Air Data Static Pressure Calibration…

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Version 1.0 – RV-10 Lycoming Engine Dehumidifier and Remote Engine Heat Assembly Tutorial


Note: Please see my Version 3.0 post for the current design: Link System Description: I decided to build a system that could be remotely controlled via cellular connected monitoring system that would allow me to pre-heat my engine from home and for a self contained engine dehydration system that can also be monitored from my phone. Basically there are three…

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Converting the UBCP back country airstrip data into the Garmin G3X format


The Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) maintains a list of back country airstrips. Since I frequently fly over a lot of rugged terrain in Utah, I really wanted to have these airstrips shown on my display in case of engine failure. For members they offer a great set of ForeFlight Waypoints for these airstrips, unfortunately this did not help…

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Figuring out the Garmin G3X User Waypoints Tutorial – Exporting, Creating, Editing, Modifying, and Importing


The Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) maintain a list of back country airstrips. Since I frequently fly over a lot of rugged terrain in Utah, I really wanted to have these airstrips shown on my display in case of engine failure. For members they offer a great set of ForeFlight Waypoints for these airstrips, unfortunately this did not help…

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