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04-12-2012, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pasadena, California
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G meter: Falcon vs. GT-50
I am considering a G meter. I narrowed them down to Falcon or GT-50:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...rs_falcon.html
http://www.gulfcoastavionics.com/pro...238-gt-50.aspx
The GT-50 seems to have many advantages: price, multi-functions, ... But my concern is that you don't usually get more for less, or you get what you paid for. So, how is your field experience with GT-50? I would love to hear from some who had used both Falcon & GT-50?
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04-12-2012, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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GT-50
Can't say about the Falcon G meter but I have more than 200 hrs on the GT-50: probably best money spent for what you get. Even with a G number on the Dynon, my eyes like to look for a specific meter when in Aerobatic mode and the GT50 does the job. Also use the timer and Volt meter on every flight... FWIW
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04-12-2012, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Aloha, or
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iphone
There's an app for that. Seems to actually work pretty good, no idea how accurate it is though.
Mounted the iphone on the panel with a recent update. Pretty useful multi-function device.
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04-12-2012, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Love my GT50
besides the G meter which I use in flight, the volts are always displayed giving me a quick check of battery status in the hangar without touching anything.
Chinese VS American made? Seems like a no brainer (though I do like Chinese food if it's spicy enough).
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04-12-2012, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Moose Jaw, SK, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbagley
There's an app for that. Seems to actually work pretty good, no idea how accurate it is though.
Mounted the iphone on the panel with a recent update. Pretty useful multi-function device. |
I have the g-meter app on my iPod, mounted on my instrument panel, and find it completely useless; it has no damping whatsoever and as a result bounces happily around between -1 and +2 g's constantly, whether in level flight or a 60 degree banked turn, it looks just the same. Used analog g-meter going into the panel this weekend!
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04-12-2012, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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I have my GT-50 mounted on TOP of the glare shield where I can easily see it while doing aerobatics. The display is easy to read at a glance. The other functions are useful as well. Highly recommend it!
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04-12-2012, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pasadena, California
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Thanks...
Thank you for sharing your experience. I just ordered my GT-50 from Golf Coast Avionics $159 plus $9 shipping, no tax.
Robin
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