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Old 10-20-2014, 09:34 AM
jswareiv jswareiv is offline
 
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Thanks everyone for the great advice. Yes, I am going to wait as long as I can to purchase, but was working on my avionics and electrical education while I wait on the fuselage. I am sure technology will keep improving and so will the avionics. Today was my original ship date for the fuselage, so I am in mourning. I've never been into drugs, but this stuff has to be more addicting than crack. There is so much to learn and I appreciate the education. Back to waiting...
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Old 10-20-2014, 12:33 PM
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No, my A/P is not on a separate battery/bus, and no my system isn't insulated against solar flares and weapons grade EM pulses.

My point was simple, very few accidents (CFIT) stem from glass panel failures. Most stem from poor decision making and/or unfamiliarity with systems/procedures. The more systems...the more constant training one must do to master all of the reversionary modes and emergency letdowns.

MY solution is simplicity backed with constant and simple training. Your solution may have more blinky lights, it will just require more effort to remain emergency proficient.
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Old 10-20-2014, 12:54 PM
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Default More devices, more probability of failure, more weight, more cost...

Consider building a single, light, reliable battery/bus/alternator system. Back it up with one or more of the portable devices for nav and attitude.

Problem with multi, dual redundancy - if anything fails - are you going to turn back or divert? Most who are concerned with having dual devices would not proceed with one failed. So get ready to have more diverted trips because you have increased your probability of experiencing one of these failures with every added device.
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Old 10-20-2014, 01:47 PM
BillFear BillFear is offline
 
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Location: Sherrills Ford, NC (Lake norman area)
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Default with capability comes complexity

our plane has a dual screen EFIS system fed by 2 GPS units plus an SL30 for VOR/ILS. Very capable and reliable. For backup:

You can not beat the Garmin 696/796, awesome backup tool with its own battery (plus able to show weather and traffic).
Our plane has the BC SD8 backup alternator and battery. Nice to have two sources of electrons.
Ipad with foreflight, completely separate from the aircraft electrical system. Awesome list of capabilities and growing every day.
TT autopilot will fly the plane on a heading and altitude with no other devices working (just needs power)
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