GRT Mini

[CATPart]

Originally Posted by KatieB

Now is the time for Mini EMS ideas!

ok, integrate the EMS into the EFIS box so we can flip-flop a single unit between efis and ems. That way I can have two units with double redundancy and a lighter overall package. Just do it. Build it and they will come.

That is quite an upcharge for the CDI option. You know people will want the AP unit without bundled servos, just to get CDI. Will that be offered?

What's the screen resolution?

What is the GPS update rate?

What I envision is having one AP and one X. Both will flip flop between ems and efis. Both will have CDI.

I am impressed so far that you are offering moving map and hits on these buggers. Dont stop there, give 'em everything.

[KatieB]

More specs:

480 x 272 screen resolution
5 Hz VFR WAAS-enabled GPS

The Mini-AP will come with the remote magnetometer and a built-in ARINC 429 interface, so it's more than just a CDI. I'm about to update the website to add the AP's price without servos-- subtract the cost of the standard-torque pitch and roll servo, which comes to $2,100 for just the Mini-AP.

As far as being able to show map, engine and flight instruments all on the same box-- remember for just $2,600, you can get a 6.5" Sport EFIS with internal AHRS & GPS and a screen that's a little bigger, but big enough to display all that information.

[CATPart]

The sport is 2600 plus 1000 for the ems. I want that magic box in a small package. Being able to offer ems flip flop, as an option, seems like a marketable item. What I dislike about your ems currently is that I have to buy and program that old school looking gadget, and mount it remotely I guess, but that doesnt make sense to me. Ya most ems have a remote DAQ item, so why not pipe that into the mini efis and eliminate the need for dedicated ems display hardware? I am thinking rv4 here, two mini units, radio, xpdr, 7" android tablet for charts and checklist, that takes up all panel space. So one ems daq feeding 2 minis, I would have redundant everything should there be a display failure. With both displays active I can have all info distributed over two screens. With a display failure I can flip flop to the required screens. Just voicing my opinions, im glad to see you guys innovating. GRT is still my #1 like.

Cool, on the price of the AP without servos. I only meant if you wanted CDI you had to move up 1500 bucks to the AP with servos, but you are fixing that.

Nice resolution, should display well. It seems just about the size of my droid razr screen (by dimensions not resolution).

awesome GPS specs, thanks.

[KatieB]

You're welcome! I know it's early to be talking about the Mini EMS, but I like reading what you all want. The guys who are doing the development will see all these ideas, so thank you!

[lrgabriel]

Hi Katie -

First, congrats on an awesome product the market sorely needs!

Second...do you have any specs on the remote magnetometer (i.e. footprint and number of wires)?

Thanks!

Louis

[gerrychuck]

VERY interested in the Mini! Quick question; it appears that the minis will not have your calculated AOA function? I am kind of wanting to kill two birds with one stone (replace my wonky electric AI and add AOA) and AOA is one item that the Dynon D6 and D10 have that makes them attractive. Your product has, well, everything else. I am very impressed with the pricing on this unit as well as the new pricing on the Sport and other larger units in your line, especially considering the features and functions included. Good work!

[CATPart]

Will the GPS antenna be external or have the option?

[KatieB]

Good morning!

According to my information, the remote magnetometer will have 4 wires and a small CNC machined case. It is a newer, smaller design than the EFIS mag, but I don't know all of the details yet.

The GPS antenna will be a remote puck like most typical GPS antennas, but the chip itself will be inside the Mini unit.

I will ask about AOA...

[KatieB]

I've just posted a rear bezel drawing of the Mini-B and Mini-X with wiring information. Mini-AP will add ARINC-429.

I've also just learned that it will control a remote TT22 transponder as well...

[brian257]

I really love the new unit. I first saw it at Oshkosh and have been speaking to GRT about it since. My plan was to keep my existing gauges for IFR backup and put the mini in place of the attitude indicator in a standard six pack arrangement with the nav indicator below it. When the final specs were decided on and I found out that the engine gauges would not go on the screen and it would not interface to the nav radio I decided to go with the EFIS sport instead. It will be here tomorrow and will go in this weekend. I do plan on someday getting a mini as a backup and ditching the round gauges in the future though. And I will most likely replace the EIS with the mini EMS when it comes out also.