Gauges question...

[idleup]

I was amazed when I was pricing out 2-1/4" guages to backup my EFIS on my panel and saw the prices... Can someone explain to me why a single 2" ASI is worth $3,500?! (Mid-Continent)

Anyway, I reading a lot of postings on here that were pretty critical of Falcon and UMA I have determined they are the bottom of the line and are about a couple hundred bucks apiece...

So my question is what brands are considered good but not so pricey? and what vendors have others had good pricing/experience with when it comes to their steam gauges? It appears Vans only sells the above mentioned brands...

[vlittle]

This stuff may not be your cup of tea, but it may serve the purpose of backing up EFIS systems.
mgl stratomaster

[Mel]

Falcon, yes. I've not had any problems with UMA.

[Rick_A]

United gauges are more than UMA, but not as much as the small Mid-Cont stuff. I'm planning on 3.25 AS, ALT & VSI to backup my GRT. Still thinking about the backup AI.

[avi8tor50]

Been thinking about getting Vans engine monitoring gauges-any comments?
Any experience with the UMA altimeter, airspeed indicator, VSI?

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by Mel

Falcon, yes. I've not had any problems with UMA.

Mel, are you saying that "Yes, I have had problems with Falcon gages", or are you saying "Yes, Falcon gages are good".

The original question by Matt was, "what gages are good but not too pricy", and I am having a bit of trouble determining what you are addressing.

Thanks, Mike

[Mel]

I personally have not had experience with Falcon gauges. I've never had one. I have heard of problems with them. I have had UMA and have not had problems with them. Sorry for the confusion.

[skidmk]

This maybe painfully obvious... why not another efis as a backup.. would probrably be cheaper than all the steam guages.

M

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by skidmk

This maybe painfully obvious... why not another efis as a backup.. would probrably be cheaper than all the steam guages.

M

Trust.

I have just bought a partially completed project, builder had elected to put in a full glass panel, dual GRT+ dual AHRS and magnetometers. No round gages at all. Full redundancy.

I intend on installing at least an airspeed, altimeter, and mag compass. None of these use semi trained electrons, confined in a narrow path, to make them work. Coupled with my two eyes, and seat of the pants feeling, I have all I really need to fly VFR, which is what I do anyway.

My personal comfort level requires this.

Mike

[Gary Bricker]

I have the Dynon 100 and uma alt and vsi. They are very close to the Dyon with the readings and no problem. Only a few hrs