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09-06-2011, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Walnut Creek CA
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Cheaper Panel Options!?!
I'm starting to have serious concerns that my refinery will be shutting down sometime next year, which would of course put me out of a job. Meanwhile, I have my RV-3B all paid for and basically finished minus just one component - the $8500 Skyview EFIS, Transponder, GPS combo. I REALLY want to get this thing in the air later this year or early next, but dont want to empty my wallet incase work shuts down next year. Im looking for any ideas for how I can finish this off with what i have for as cheap as possible.
What I have:
two panels - one blank and and one that loos like this:
So I have the Dynon EMS wiring package installed, 2 1/4" airspeed, mgl radio, and some switches on the side.
Any suggestions?
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09-06-2011, 10:22 AM
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Give Dynon a call, see if they can come up with a lower cost option, that will work for you.
Also, the MGL IEFIS might be an option to look at.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=74245
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Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
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09-06-2011, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: KANE, Hugo, Minnesota
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Look in the FAR'S...
to see what is required for day VFR (or night if you are flying at night too). Install that...guaranteed to be significantly more affordable than what you are planning on installing now. What do you want or what do you NEED?
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Aaron Arvig
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09-06-2011, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Memphis TN area
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Cheaper panel options
Check with Stein for options that fit your budget.
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09-06-2011, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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A D180 ~ $3600 new, less if used
A used KT76A xponder ~$600
A used X96 GPS $600
It should all fit in that big hole you got there. Just make a subpanel to mount it in that fits that hole.
Upgrade to the Skyview later if the job holds out..
Last edited by Brantel : 09-06-2011 at 12:04 PM.
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09-06-2011, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
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Since you already have the wiring installed, the easiest option might be a used Dynon D-180.
Since the harness to the engine is common, a later upgrade to the Skyview would not be to difficult.
Sorry, sold mine a couple of weeks ago... 
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Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
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09-06-2011, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
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There are frequently used steam gauges available in the classifieds. With those and a cheap handheld all you'll need is a transponder and you're flying.
Dave
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09-06-2011, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pocahontas MS
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And unless you live under Class B or C airspace, you could probably do without the transponder. The -4 I currently fly didn't have one when I bought it about 8 years ago, & still doesn't.
Grand Rapids has some air data options for their EIS; it might be worth a look to cover all your bases in a VFR-only plane.
Charlie
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09-06-2011, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SE Florida
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Temporary or Permanent?
Rob,
Will the "cheaper" option be a temporary solution? Or will it be permanent? For a temporary fix, you could get a Rocky Mountain MicroEncoder [$350 to $500 used, depending on if it comes with the magnetometer and condition]. A hand-held GPS could also be used.
The MicroEncoder contains an encoder, airspeed indicator, VSI and altimeter. It also has an OAT gauge. For more info, go to the web site and click on the links for the MicroEncoder [aka uEncoder] See
http://www.rkymtn.com/
This is just one option.
Charlie
PS The MicroEncoder could be left in once you get your "permanent" solution. It would provide a nice back up of all your primary instruments.
Last edited by chaskuss : 09-06-2011 at 01:06 PM.
Reason: Added PS
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09-06-2011, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Destin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rv7charlie
And unless you live under Class B or C airspace, you could probably do without the transponder. The -4 I currently fly didn't have one when I bought it about 8 years ago, & still doesn't.
Charlie
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in today's airspace i'd consider this a personal minimum, i want people to see me and have every chance to avoid me |
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