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Old 04-07-2010, 02:30 PM
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Default Glass:Cost & Resale

For those on the fence because of cost, it might benefit you to add up the value of your old six-pak and vacuum pump because there are tons of certifieds out there that don't enjoy the cheap and easy access we have to all that wonderful glass (think C-172). I've found you can almost bet on getting 75% of new value for that kind of stuff on the various auction sites. If it's decent, that is.

You just might realize enough $$$ for an easy transition to say, a Dynon Skyview for $5k or so.

Another thing, RESALE: If it comes time to sell your baby you will no doubt benefit from a better price for her...

It worked for me and my former partner, Cliff. We put a D100 in our -6a when it came out a few years ago and made all the difference in buyers' attitudes.


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Old 04-07-2010, 02:46 PM
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Default Gadgets/Technology/Fun

I had all analog instrumentation and the only reason to replace them with glass panel as per the title. I like gadgets, keep up with technology and have fun upgrading the plane. Similar to having my plane "It is a great hobby" no other justification.
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Old 04-08-2010, 02:18 AM
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Nope.

It's a badly kept secret, dig a bit and you may get lucky.
Not allowed to say anything else...

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Old 04-08-2010, 02:30 AM
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O.K., Rainier, now you have done it.

What do you have up your sleeve???
It will be at Osh, I think you'll like it...

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Old 04-08-2010, 02:44 AM
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Nope.

It's a badly kept secret, dig a bit and you may get lucky.
Not allowed to say anything else...

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Rainer,

Your Xtreme mini EFIS and EIS looks very interesting. I cannot find any details on installed weights and whether there is a backup battery option. What is the standalone system weight including backup battery if this is a feature?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 04-08-2010, 07:52 AM
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Rainer,

Your Xtreme mini EFIS and EIS looks very interesting. I cannot find any details on installed weights and whether there is a backup battery option. What is the standalone system weight including backup battery if this is a feature?

Thanks in advance.
The weight is so little we did not even bother specifying it yet. Not much over 1/2 pound if I had to hazzard a guess and low mounting depth requirements.
Battery backup is an option but the battery would be connected outside the unit (as with our other systems).
Current draw of the unit is extremely (pardon the pun) low, barely worth taking into account when you design your panel.

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Old 04-08-2010, 08:01 AM
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Nope.

It's a badly kept secret, dig a bit and you may get lucky.
Not allowed to say anything else...

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Ahh, the mysterious 'iEFIS' and maybe the also mysterious 'Explorer'.

Rumor has the 'iEFIS' to be fully touch screen controlled.

You didn't hear it from me,
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Old 04-08-2010, 12:39 PM
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The weight is so little we did not even bother specifying it yet. Not much over 1/2 pound if I had to hazzard a guess and low mounting depth requirements.
Battery backup is an option but the battery would be connected outside the unit (as with our other systems).
Current draw of the unit is extremely (pardon the pun) low, barely worth taking into account when you design your panel.

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Danke viel mal Rainier. I have signed up for email updates on the Xtreme. Do you have a German supplier?
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Old 04-09-2010, 12:38 AM
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Danke viel mal Rainier. I have signed up for email updates on the Xtreme. Do you have a German supplier?
Yes, you will find the details on our website under "distributors".

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Old 04-09-2010, 03:21 AM
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Yes, you will find the details on our website under "distributors".

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You have pretty much hidden away the link to "distributors" on your site. I cannot find it. I did look before that is why I asked the question. Maybe I am suffering from the typical mans disease of not being able to find anything. I could get my girlfriend to look.
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