GRT Mini as Primary EFIS?

[FORANE]

I considered doing this, but am really glad I didn't.

I went with the GRT Horizon HX and am much happier I chose this route. Look at the pic of the mini in post 19 of this thread and decide for yourself how intuitive the attitude indicator is at altitude:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...FIS+IFR&page=2

[Tram]

Originally Posted by FORANE

I considered doing this, but am really glad I didn't.

I went with the GRT Horizon HX and am much happier I chose this route. Look at the pic of the mini in post 19 of this thread and decide for yourself how intuitive the attitude indicator is at altitude:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...FIS+IFR&page=2

That's a good point and something definitely worth considering, especially if the panel is going to serve as a solid IMC setup.

Given that in the last ~5 years or so, I haven't even had an attitude indicator in our 6, I should be ok.

I don't fly the 6 if it's IMC, just other alternatives out there for me.

[RV8iator]

Originally Posted by FORANE

I considered doing this, but am really glad I didn't.

I went with the GRT Horizon HX and am much happier I chose this route. Look at the pic of the mini in post 19 of this thread and decide for yourself how intuitive the attitude indicator is at altitude:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...FIS+IFR&page=2

Just remember, you can operate the Mini X and AP in normal mode and it appears just like a normal EFIS ADI with no synthetic vision. The Mini B does not have the SV option.



On the Mini X and the Mini AP you go to the second level menu under next/more from first button push



and the second button from left gives you the option to turn SV ON, Terrain, or OFF. In OFF it's a normal ADI.



Hope this helps.

[flightlogic]

The GRT Mini B has been primary in the center of field of view since I removed the vacuum system. It is bright and easy to interpret. I trained hundreds of pilots when synthetic vision first appeared on the market. Even far away places like South Africa, where Jeppesen really did not know where the runways actually were at some airports..... Now I am enjoying more relaxing symbology and flying less in the clouds. BUT, the big screen TV's sure are enticing as you know.

[Tram]

Originally Posted by flightlogic

The GRT Mini B has been primary in the center of field of view since I removed the vacuum system. It is bright and easy to interpret. I trained hundreds of pilots when synthetic vision first appeared on the market. Even far away places like South Africa, where Jeppesen really did not know where the runways actually were at some airports..... Now I am enjoying more relaxing symbology and flying less in the clouds. BUT, the big screen TV's sure are enticing as you know.

You're right. I think I'm just at a stage where I want something different to look at while flying.

I've been fine with the current setup, but sometimes, you just need a change.

[jeffk]

I installed a Mini-AP as my primary EFIS. Very capable instrument and I'm looking forward to completing my install by wiring in the magnetometer, ARINC (connected to a GNS-430) and interfacing to the Trutrak Vizion autopilot. I'm also keen to explore the flight director in the coming weeks.

I flew from LVK to KVGT this weekend. I did switch the synthetic vision on / off and tried the terrain view. When you're cruising high over the central valley, it's nice to be able to have a non-synthetic vision, standard AI presentation.