Iluke
Well Known Member
I'm sure this is a dumb question, but here goes.
Do I need to have an AOA source (such as the Dynon pitot tube and mast) in order to use a basic glass panel EFIS system?
It's going to be an VFR airplane (I'm a VFR pilot), and I don't plan to install auto-pilot servos or anything fancy like one of the stand-alone AOA display heads, but I would like to have the option of installing at least a basic EFIS display once I get to that point (It will be a while).
I see on the Dynon site that their ADAHRS units have inputs for pitot, static, and AOA plumbing. My question is whether the AOA "signal" is necessary for the basic EFIS functions or just a nice to have.
My wings are still open and currently plumbed for just the standard Van's pitot, but if a two-line pitot is necessary to make an EFIS, now is obviously the time to do it. If not, the $250 can be better spent elsewhere.
Also, if so, is there a better choice for a pitiot tube/mast than the Dynon version? It looks good online.
thanks
Ivan
Do I need to have an AOA source (such as the Dynon pitot tube and mast) in order to use a basic glass panel EFIS system?
It's going to be an VFR airplane (I'm a VFR pilot), and I don't plan to install auto-pilot servos or anything fancy like one of the stand-alone AOA display heads, but I would like to have the option of installing at least a basic EFIS display once I get to that point (It will be a while).
I see on the Dynon site that their ADAHRS units have inputs for pitot, static, and AOA plumbing. My question is whether the AOA "signal" is necessary for the basic EFIS functions or just a nice to have.
My wings are still open and currently plumbed for just the standard Van's pitot, but if a two-line pitot is necessary to make an EFIS, now is obviously the time to do it. If not, the $250 can be better spent elsewhere.
Also, if so, is there a better choice for a pitiot tube/mast than the Dynon version? It looks good online.
thanks
Ivan