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Forum: RV-10 04-10-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,268
Posted By Niko
Hi AU I got RV10 transition training from David...

Hi AU

I got RV10 transition training from David Maib in New Symirna, FL. I was very happy with him. Sounds like he is not too far from you.

Niko
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-31-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,544
Posted By Niko
Trying to take advantage of those that do not do...

Trying to take advantage of those that do not do do their own homework by providing a comparison that is full of false info biased toward GRT is just wrong...

Scratch GRT off my list of future...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-31-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,544
Posted By Niko
One of the nicer features of this system is that...

One of the nicer features of this system is that you can use a touch screen wifi connected android tablet to enter flight plans, tune remote radios and transponder etc
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-31-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,934
Posted By Niko
Right now GRT has some very low introductoy...

Right now GRT has some very low introductoy pricing on their new 10.4 inch HXr system which is wifi capable and can use an android touch tablet for input. It's a top of the line system at Dynon...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-12-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By Niko
Erich, I am currently working on this part. I...

Erich, I am currently working on this part. I believe the top of the air filter should seal against the bottom of the mounting plate, the one that bolts directly to the throttle servo.

Niko
Forum: Safety 02-25-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 57,523
Posted By Niko
I think a good scenario to help understand this...

I think a good scenario to help understand this is to assume you are hovering say in a constant 50knot wind, stationary over the ground.

At this point if you could instentaneously reverse your...
Forum: Instrument Flight Rules 02-19-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,492
Posted By Niko
If one is truly flying "hard IFR" frequently,...

If one is truly flying "hard IFR" frequently, then I believe your chances of getting hit by lightning go up considerably.

What I am planning on using for flying IFR is a G3X panel, Trutrak Autopilot...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 01-27-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,299
Posted By Niko
I like hearing the MB on an ILS approach as it...

I like hearing the MB on an ILS approach as it verifies my position without having to look at the gps. Its relatively inexpensive and it will give you full ILS capability when the gps is down for...
Forum: RV-9/9A 01-12-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,523
Posted By Niko
I would be carefull replacing all the solid...

I would be carefull replacing all the solid rivets with blind ones as depending on what type of blind rivet you use they are not necessarily as strong as solid rivets. The problem comes in the head...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 12-22-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,372
Posted By Niko
Probably not. I am thinking that with the G3X...

Probably not.
I am thinking that with the G3X system the separate autopilot will be a backup.

With the Dynon I will have 2 AHARS and battery backup so if I was unlucky enough that everything...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 12-22-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,372
Posted By Niko
G3X Tricks

I am currently trying to decide between Dynon and G3X. Could you please elaborate on the G3X "tricks"?

I am looking at a 2 10" screen Dynon system vs a 3 screen G3X with a vacuum attitude indicator...
Forum: RV-10 12-14-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 473
Views: 477,061
Posted By Niko
Great job. One of the nicest panels I have...

Great job. One of the nicest panels I have seen.

Niko
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-18-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,623
Posted By Niko
Anthony, As a cancer survivor for over 20 years...

Anthony,

As a cancer survivor for over 20 years now, I believe that a positive attitude is one of the most important things for beating this and you seem to have it.
I think you will be joining our...
Forum: Autopilots 05-28-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By Niko
Just to clarify, if one has a Tru-Trak servo...

Just to clarify, if one has a Tru-Trak servo mounted, can one remove it and replace it with a Dynon servo and use the same servo arm and linkages?

Thanks
Forum: RV-10 05-23-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By Niko
Hi Pat I am getting ready to install the...

Hi Pat

I am getting ready to install the Hendricks door handles myself. I was wondering if you could post some pictures of your installation?

Thanks
Forum: RV-10 02-15-2005, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,399
Posted By Niko
I am approximately half way into building the...

I am approximately half way into building the standard wings. I have about 350 hrs into it. Build times appear to vary considerably. My guess is anywhere between 500 to 900 hrs depending on how...
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