GPS removal - iFly Owners Q&A

We have a new Forum! Go here to get started: https://adventurepilot.community.forum.
The new forum is easier to use and much more capable than the old, we hope you will join our community!

Below is a copy of the old forum. This will remain available for a short period so you can access and review the information contained here. To continue a conversation, or start a new one, please register and create a post at our new forum location.

Search

Home

Discussions

iFly Owners Q&A

GPS removal

1/28/2013 10:17 PM

pielit

Joined: 2/8/2012

Posts: 183

GPS removal

I knew when I installed the iFly GPS antenna that I might regret using the adheasive that is supplied on the back of the antenna. That day has come because I want to try a different attachment point.

Has anyone removed/moved the antenna once installed with the supplied adheasive? Is there a pry action removal method that some else has used?

I tried to pry on it a little but was afraid that I might break the antenna.

Zodiac 601HDS N6402X aprs KF7WIR-1

1/29/2013 9:44 AM

Shane

Joined: 4/21/2010

Posts: 1709

Re: GPS removal

You might try and spray just a small amount of WD-40 on the adhesive and let it set for a few minutes. Then I'd use a thin flat putty knife or plastic pry tool. Start with one corner and slowly work to the other side while keeping the adhesive moist with WD-40 or adhesive remover like Goof Off. Just be careful of the surface you are applying it to. Hope this helps.

Shane Woodson
Vice President | Adventure Pilot LLC.

1/29/2013 11:13 PM

Jim Brown

Joined: 11/16/2010

Posts: 268

Re: GPS removal

I suggest that you use a mild heat source such as a hair dryer to carefully soften the adhesive before trying to twist it off or using a non-metallic putty knife/ spatula.
Jim

2/9/2013 11:04 AM

pielit

Joined: 2/8/2012

Posts: 183

Re: GPS antenna removal Modified By pielit on 2/9/2013 11:07:09 AM

I finally got around to removing the antenna due to being busy flying or other non-flying activities.

Thanks Jim, I had forgotten about using a hair dryer. It worked like a charm, had it off in less than a minute.

While heating it up, it twisted cleanly off from the antenna. I was then able to 'roll' the adhesive off the plane, only left a few small pieces which came off with Goo Remover. Took a little longer time to remove with Goo Remover.

Zodiac 601HDS N6402X aprs KF7WIR-1

Page 1 of 1

iFly GPS Forum

Adventure Pilot LLC