Garmin Aviation Log Parser

Two flights in and I already got really annoyed at building excel charts for my Garmin engine/air logs. I started a new git repository for anyone that wants to work with me here, but it is pretty easy to get from Garmin CSV logs to interactive standardized charts using a little python and the plotly library. 

Here is the repository link if you are interested: GitHub

Test Flight 1: First Flight!

 

Test Flight: 1
Date: Sunday January 10th
Description: First flight of the aircraft
Objectives: Extensive preflight and run-up of the aircraft, high speed taxi / aborted takeoff, normal take off, initial systems checkout while in the pattern, depart the pattern for engine break in, return to base, normal landing.

Airplane Condition: 40 gallons of fuel, 9.5qts of oil as read on the dip stick, 50lbs of ballast in the baggage compartment, single pilot (150lbs)

Test Flight Track Log:

Test Flight Report:

 

 

Avionics Status Update

I don't have much to say here other than we can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I debated early on having the wiring harness made, but I am very glad to have done this one myself. There is a level of understanding of how the bytes are flowing over the lines that one would not get if someone else were to have wired and configured the system. 

Everything in green is now complete with only a couple of additional wires to terminate (colored in orange).

Panel Layout

One of the most rewarding aspects about building your own plane is configuring the electrical systems and avionics just the way you want. While I am not Instrument rated right now, I fully intend to get my IFR ticket as soon as I free up some time by not building, but flying. Ideally, I would also perform my IFR training in my own 10. We will see how that works out. 

I will get into the 2 battery 2 alternator system I have installed in later posts, but I figured I would start with my actual avionics. I selected the following: Vertical Power VPX-Pro, x2 GDU460, 3 axis autopilot with a GMC307, GTN650, x2 GSU25, GMU22, GTR20, GTX45, GMA245, GEA24, ACK ELT and all of the components to have these packages work together. I am leaving my right panel open for a RAM ball mount for an iPad and I did install 3 mechanical backup gauges front and center.

These components are installed into a Aerosport 310 Panel with a throttle quadrant in the center console.

It is a bit of a mess right now, but the heart of this system is physically installed into N50412K.