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07-25-2009, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Houston, TX
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Originally Posted by bhassel
Open sourcing the software is always a cool idea, however, eventually the ahrdware will die...then what?
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Originally Posted by fl-mike
Based on my observations of his behavior, I also suspect Greg's price for the IP would be rather..."proud". Can't hurt to ask though.
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Would be interesting to opensource both the hardware spec and software. If you could convince Greg that it is also a possible business model (ie. sell both completed units without the software and build it yourself kits...) and otherwise be the business "sponsor" like in OS software elsewhere.
Of course, someone will fork your code, start their own project...and you have to be ready to deal with that. |
07-25-2009, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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I don't think Greg would want the liability issues. If kitbuilt structures are a liability problem, imagine how kitbuilt systems would be. I've discussed the software on the BMA forums and I wouldn't want to take on the task, even for my own airplane, much less for others.
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RV-6A N156PK - Flying too much to paint
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http://www.mykitlog.com/flion/
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08-10-2009, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Woodinville, WA
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Some of you have options...
Last edited by dynonsupport : 08-11-2009 at 10:15 AM.
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08-10-2009, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Mateo, CA
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Originally Posted by dynonsupport
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Dynon (and GRT and AFS) are awesome! Nuff said ;-) |
09-13-2009, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sedona Arizona
Posts: 349
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Using BMA servos
Is there a way to use the BMA servos with any other EFIS hardware out there?
They seem to work fine. It seems a real shame to have to rip them out along with everything else to upgrade to hardware from a company that looks like they will stay in business.
I must say that the Dynon offer to rebate $1000 for ordering their new system is a motivator. Are any of the other companies offering anything similar?
Randy C
RV7A with BMA EFIS 1 and EFIS lite.
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09-13-2009, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mendon South Carolina
Posts: 1,391
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No and not yet
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09-13-2009, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Pines, FL (based @ KCLW)
Posts: 1,955
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Originally Posted by markerthebarker
I am giving them a call right now, I paid for my autopilot over a year ago and they still have not shipped it. I asked for a refund a week and a half ago and haven't recieved it yet. Big surprise  |
Not sure if this was mentioned in another reply but, If you had paid with a credit card, you may be able to get a refund.
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Morphed RV7(formally 7A), N20DL, PnP Pilot
1190+ hours
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09-14-2009, 07:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sedona Arizona
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Originally Posted by N395V
No and not yet
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Milt,
Can I assume that you have something in the works for making use of the Blue Mountain servos with other hardware?
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09-14-2009, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mendon South Carolina
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I wish I or someone else did but sadly no..
Originally BMA announced cessation of production not bankruptcy. The website remains up and those with current database subscriptions can still down load them. Every attempt to contact BMA by anyone has so far failed.
If you follow their website there is a former tech offering what advice and assistance he can but this is limited.
My projection is...
No repair or new updates will be available. Buying someone elses failed uniys and swapping parts does not appear to be a viable option due to calibration issues.
No manufacturer of other products will be willing to assume the liability of pairing a BMA servo with their product.
Most of us who currently have BMAs will probably fly them till they go TU and then toss them.
If you have just servos I would put them on e bay and hopefully someone with an EFIS and controller will need them.
Cut your losses now and do not throw good money after bad.
The only good news on the BMA front is that if you have an installed system and it has been functioning correctly it should continue to do so for a good while.
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Last edited by N395V : 09-14-2009 at 08:19 AM.
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09-15-2009, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 39
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Out the money
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Originally Posted by DanLandry
Not sure if this was mentioned in another reply but, If you had paid with a credit card, you may be able to get a refund.
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Sorry Dan, I stupidly used a USD Bank Draft. My bad. |
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