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Xkuzme1 03-30-2015 08:10 AM

ISO Smallest Stand Alone NAV
 
I recently just bought a flying RV-4. Very happy with everything about it, but it is currently only VFR. I would like to make it IFR. To do so, I need to add a VOR/ILS. I was looking at the VAL INS 429, but I dont have room for it in my panel.

I think the only way I can make it work without changing around my panel too much is to add an HSI in place of my DG and put a small stand alone nav, I was hoping to find something about the size of the Dynon COM-25. I want to keep the panel as close to how it is now. I dont want a glass cockpit. I fly a 737 for a living. I like the steam guages. Does anyone know of a small stand alone nav that would be about the size of the dynon?

Here is a pic of my panel. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...bab2ecb0964617

Any ideas?

Thanks

X

BTW, here are some more pics of my new bird!
https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...c7&oe=55B2B640

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...6a6624e570f0c5

YellowJacket RV9 03-30-2015 08:52 AM

Probably not the simplest or cheapest route, but you could consider swapping out your attitude indicator for something like a GRT Mini-x, which you could then connect to a remote Nav unit like the Val 2k4. This would retain the essence of a steam gauge panel, add the benefits of an EFIS, and display your NAV data...

Chris

krw5927 03-30-2015 09:20 AM

Ditch the RMI on the far right and install this:
http://www.valavionics.com/ins-429.html

jcaplins 03-30-2015 09:47 AM

There has been talk of Dynon creating a Nav radio to match the Comm. No idea when; maybe you can call and ask.

Also, what you have pictured is just the remote head. The actual radio is a bit bigger but can be mounted just about anywhere.

Sam Staton 03-30-2015 06:58 PM

Terra TN200D
 
This is about the closest you're going to get. Most folks think that the Terra line is all orphans and no one supports them. Not so. Check out terraavionics.com. Also known as Ellison Avionics. The. Terra and the TRI-Nav C can be mounted in two 3 1/8" instrument holes.

Canadian_JOY 03-30-2015 08:10 PM

Depending on how old you want to go...
The Narco Nav122 is a stand-alone VOR/ILS receiver/indicator that fits in a standard 3 1/8" instrument hole.

As mentioned previously, the VAL INS429 also fits in a standard 3 1/8" instrument hole and is a stand-alone VOR/ILS receiver/indicator which can also do double-duty as a CDI for your GPS receiver.

Next in line is the VAL Nav2000R as noted earlier, a remote radio which, when coupled with a mini EFIS like the GRT Mini, gives you both a terrific update to your steam gauges and integrates a controller and indicator for the Nav2000R. Or course it will do the same duty with an SL30, if you want to dig that deep into your pocket.

jimbo 03-30-2015 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian_JOY (Post 971720)

Next in line is the VAL Nav2000R as noted earlier, a remote radio which, when coupled with a mini EFIS like the GRT Mini, gives you both a terrific update to your steam gauges and integrates a controller and indicator for the Nav2000R. Or course it will do the same duty with an SL30, if you want to dig that deep into your pocket.

How do you control a remote Nav radio like the Val Nav2000R using a GRT Mini EFIS?

YellowJacket RV9 03-30-2015 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbo (Post 971738)
How do you control a remote Nav radio like the Val Nav2000R using a GRT Mini EFIS?

Actually when I double checked the page, they are not compatible. The GRT Mini will interface with the panel mount Val NAV, not the remote. http://www.valavionics.com/2000--2kr...atability.html

Canadian_JOY 03-30-2015 11:54 PM

Don't know why I keep fixating on the Mini being able to control the Nav2KR. It will display the nav info, but won't tune or otherwise control the remote nav radio. DOH - my bad! Thanks for providing that reality check, Chris.

GalinHdz 03-31-2015 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krw5927 (Post 971517)
Ditch the RMI on the far right and install this:
http://www.valavionics.com/ins-429.html

Add my vote to this idea. I have an VAL INS-429 in my panel and as a stand alone unit it works very well.

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