Pierre,
Couple thoughts on things you might try to enhance the display to your liking:
First, I'm guessing you are using the split screen, perhaps with the ADI on the left and either an HSI or EMS on the right side. You are right about the left info item getting blocked in the 2/3-1/3 screen (if the GlideSlope is turned on), so...here's the thoughts (if you haven't already tried them):
- If you're not using the modern display, you might give it a try. It will give you the option of placing the OAT/DA/TAS info on the right side, and using the magenta VSI tape for your VSI. To switch to modern, go to EFIS>SETUP>STYLE, and select Modern (vice Classic).
- You probably already know how to turn on/off and change the info items, and I (like you) like to have the OAT/DA/TAS on the left (near the airspeed tape) and the VSI on the right (near the altitude tape). Makes sense, and is a good scan. Just in case, that's done in the EFIS>INFO menu, where you can select what info blocks go on the left and the right.
Since you are flying IFR/IMC and penetrating visible moisture, you probably want that OAT on the right side so you can ID when icing conditions exist (including during precision approaches...I figure that's why you want to keep both info displays alive). But you can have OAT on the right and have a VSI by doing the following:
- The VSI tape is selected on or off in the EFIS>SETUP>CLUTTER Menu, and you can pick N (off) or 1K, 2K or 4K scales. I've been using the 2K and like it, but the 1K may have better resolution for instrument approaches. You might play with it and see what looks and feels best. It may not be as easy to interpret (at first) as the digi readout, but after a bit, it makes good sense, and you actually get trending from it (how fast or slow its moving up or down).
If you are hooked on the digi readout (it is easy to interpret, no doubt about it), you could put OAT left, digi-VSI right, and enable the VSI tape. The only time you'd lose the OAT is in a VNAV descent or during a precision approach. Still got that icing thing to consider, but you could always just turn on pitot heat before entering any clouds (regardless of temp...perhaps not a bad idea anyway), and you could always cycle to the full screen display for a moment to check the temp as needed. But play with that VSI tape if you haven't before, its pretty nice.
Like I said, just some thoughts...hope you find a "best of all worlds" solution! Here's a pic from the D100 pilot guide that shows the Modern display, and has the VSI tape on, CDI+GS on, and the OAT/DA/TAS in the right info block:
Sure sounds like you're getting a lot out of the new 10, as well as the Dynon EFIS and all the capabilities! For gadget guys, it's like being a kid in a candy store, isn't it!?!!
Cheers,
Bob
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