Hi all,
Just bought my RV-6a. I want to upgrade from steam gauges to EFIS.
I currently have a six pack, single axis autopilot, bendix kln 35a, klx 135a, garmin gtx327 transponder with no adsb, a single point egt/cht probes, a davtron oat/voltage/density alt/pressure altitude indicator, and a narco cp-136 audio panel.
I would like a 10" EFIS system with waas gps, synthetic vision, engine monitoring, 2 axis autopilot, adsb in/out, remote com radio, with all wiring/connectors.
I am considering Dynon, HDX, GRT, MGL.
I plan on doing the install myself.
I looked at the Garmin but it appears when you buy their product all you get is "connector kits" which consist of the connectors and bare pins, so all harnesses need to be built from scratch.
Of the other systems, which is the most complete, being closest to plug and play (easiest to build)?
Are all the EFIS panels comparable in quality of display, ease of use, and functionality?
How difficult would it be to connect my existing transponder to the system?
Are most of the system interconnects sold with pre made wiring harnesses , cables terminated at the connector on one end and needing wiring at the other to enable cable length, or as just bare connector/pins kits that need to be wired point to point?
If I want to set up the system with 1 EFIS but have a spot on my panel to add a second at a later date, what is needed? Is it something that is plug and play or are there additional interfaces required?
I live in Arkansas. Is there anyplace that I can go to see the systems mockup or demo?
Thanks for the help,
Rob
Just bought my RV-6a. I want to upgrade from steam gauges to EFIS.
I currently have a six pack, single axis autopilot, bendix kln 35a, klx 135a, garmin gtx327 transponder with no adsb, a single point egt/cht probes, a davtron oat/voltage/density alt/pressure altitude indicator, and a narco cp-136 audio panel.
I would like a 10" EFIS system with waas gps, synthetic vision, engine monitoring, 2 axis autopilot, adsb in/out, remote com radio, with all wiring/connectors.
I am considering Dynon, HDX, GRT, MGL.
I plan on doing the install myself.
I looked at the Garmin but it appears when you buy their product all you get is "connector kits" which consist of the connectors and bare pins, so all harnesses need to be built from scratch.
Of the other systems, which is the most complete, being closest to plug and play (easiest to build)?
Are all the EFIS panels comparable in quality of display, ease of use, and functionality?
How difficult would it be to connect my existing transponder to the system?
Are most of the system interconnects sold with pre made wiring harnesses , cables terminated at the connector on one end and needing wiring at the other to enable cable length, or as just bare connector/pins kits that need to be wired point to point?
If I want to set up the system with 1 EFIS but have a spot on my panel to add a second at a later date, what is needed? Is it something that is plug and play or are there additional interfaces required?
I live in Arkansas. Is there anyplace that I can go to see the systems mockup or demo?
Thanks for the help,
Rob