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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby ScottM-Sonex1629 » Fri Sep 30, 2016 7:04 pm

Phase 1 flight testing continues...and I've also started a new project! Ever since completing the Sonex my wife mentioned it was too bad the plane isn't big enough for the whole family. Read my blog to find out more about the project!

http://scottm-sling4.blogspot.com/
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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby ScottM-Sonex1629 » Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:06 pm

Today another milestone in my Sonex flight testing...Phase 1 is complete! Entered the requisite information and sign off in my logbook.

My son and I have also completed the horizontal stabilizer for our new project the Sling 4. If Sonex would offer a 4 seater I'm sure that would have been highly considered. I will say the Sling takes match hole construction to a new level. No updrilling...and it still uses blind rivets so I don't have to buck rivets like the RV-10 I was considering.
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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby Bryan Cotton » Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:39 pm

Very cool Scott! Especially getting your son riveting!
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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby ScottM-Sonex1629 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:33 pm

Well it looks like all my photobucket picture links are gone..

So here is a new video I shot a few weeks ago practicing crosswind landings in the pattern.

https://youtu.be/fk-DCXkMyhk
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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby daleandee » Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:31 pm

ScottM-Sonex1629 wrote:So here is a new video I shot a few weeks ago practicing crosswind landings in the pattern.

https://youtu.be/fk-DCXkMyhk


Good video with commentary. Enjoyed the ride along.

Thanks!

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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby Darick » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:56 pm

In the cross wind landing video, you were adjusting the intercom. Is that the MGL V6 and if so, could you tell us what settings you are using? I'm not yet satisfied with my adjustments.
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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby ScottM-Sonex1629 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:14 pm

Hi Darrick,

Funny you should ask...I’m not happy with V6 settings either. It seems like when I get it to sound right, the next flight it’s different. This is my 2nd V6 com radio...

Do you use ANR headsets?

MGL says to use the VOX setting with ANR’s but I didn’t find that to work.

Right now I have Dave Clark with Headsets Inc retrofit ANR kit.

VOGAD is set to HIGH, about the 3-4 range
Microphone is at -4.5 dB
Squelch is at +10
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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby sonex1374 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:45 pm

Scott & Darrick,

I also use an MGL V-6 Comm radio, and had a rough time getting the radio to work satisfactory. I settled on the following settings (see video link below) as the best compromise. I was so dissatisfied that I seriously considered replacing the radio. However, last year I switched to a Clarity Aloft Halo headset (in-ear style headset). The Halo are wonderful, and sound great with the V-6. It was the best decision I've made recently, and a lot cheaper than replacing the comm. Consider trying that - I think you'll like it.

https://youtu.be/eBvz5Tqo87E

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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby daleandee » Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:14 pm

sonex1374 wrote:However, last year I switched to a Clarity Aloft Halo headset (in-ear style headset). The Halo are wonderful, and sound great with the V-6. It was the best decision I've made recently, and a lot cheaper than replacing the comm.


While I use the Flightline 760 I will also confess that it was difficult to get good audio in or out using a set of passive David Clark or even Lightspeed with ANR. The purchase of a set of Clarity Aloft made a tremendous difference and IMHO are well worth the purchase price.

BTW ... I see Jeff sometimes uses a set of Lightspeed QFR Solo and I have a set that I use for passengers. They work well with the Flightline 760 intercom for passengers.

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Re: Scott's Sonex 1629 - N629SX

Postby Darick » Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:43 pm

ScottM-Sonex1629 wrote:Do you use ANR headsets?

MGL says to use the VOX setting with ANR’s but I didn’t find that to work.

Right now I have Dave Clark with Headsets Inc retrofit ANR kit.

VOGAD is set to HIGH, about the 3-4 range
Microphone is at -4.5 dB
Squelch is at +10


Scott, Thanks for the info...I have DC headset, no ANR. I will try the suggestions by you and Jeff S.
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