Hello Folks and Happy New Year.
I'm new to the forum but have been lurking a while. I'm in the "Serious Contemplation" phase of building a RV-12 and I have a question.
I'm kinda "Old School" and like to keep things as simple as possible. I'm strictly a VFR Daytime pilot and fly for fun. I'm happy below 1000' agl. Anything higher and I get a nose bleed (JK). I just like to go up and look down. With that said, I'll get to the point.
In your colaborative, expert opinions would it be possible and could it be done to install "Steam Guage" flight instruments and Analog/mechanical/electrical engine instruments in a RV-12?
(Yes, I can hear the crowd GASP in astonished disbelief!)
I realize some may think I'm nuts (and sometimes I am) but as I said, I'm "Old School". Keep it simple....less to go wrong type. I have flown behind a glass panel a time or two and didnt care for it. I realize it takes time to get used to. I find I can scan, interpret and gather the information instantly with steam gauges as compared to having to "Search" for what I want to know on a glass readout. I also find I tend to "Interpolate" in my mind what a glass panel tells me as to a steam gauge instrument would convey the information...If you can understand my meaning.
I have other questions also but they can wait. I've probably "Boggled" your minds enough for now.
Any thoughts or comments would be very much appreciated...pro or con.
I'am a "Big Boy"...I can take it.
I have been a "Vans Fan" for many years and have been waiting for this airplane for a long time as well. Glad it's finally here.
Thank you all, and again Happy New Year.
Dave
I'm new to the forum but have been lurking a while. I'm in the "Serious Contemplation" phase of building a RV-12 and I have a question.
I'm kinda "Old School" and like to keep things as simple as possible. I'm strictly a VFR Daytime pilot and fly for fun. I'm happy below 1000' agl. Anything higher and I get a nose bleed (JK). I just like to go up and look down. With that said, I'll get to the point.
In your colaborative, expert opinions would it be possible and could it be done to install "Steam Guage" flight instruments and Analog/mechanical/electrical engine instruments in a RV-12?
(Yes, I can hear the crowd GASP in astonished disbelief!)
I realize some may think I'm nuts (and sometimes I am) but as I said, I'm "Old School". Keep it simple....less to go wrong type. I have flown behind a glass panel a time or two and didnt care for it. I realize it takes time to get used to. I find I can scan, interpret and gather the information instantly with steam gauges as compared to having to "Search" for what I want to know on a glass readout. I also find I tend to "Interpolate" in my mind what a glass panel tells me as to a steam gauge instrument would convey the information...If you can understand my meaning.
I have other questions also but they can wait. I've probably "Boggled" your minds enough for now.
Any thoughts or comments would be very much appreciated...pro or con.
I'am a "Big Boy"...I can take it.
I have been a "Vans Fan" for many years and have been waiting for this airplane for a long time as well. Glad it's finally here.
Thank you all, and again Happy New Year.
Dave