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If you have a choice between an EZ Pilot or a Tru Trak 2 Axis Autopilot which would you buy and why?
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SteinAir said:If you're referring to purchasing two separate single axis AP's (such as the wing and altitude), then it's about a wash. Basically the two companies offer the same functionality in a different package. Each has their benenfits.
Davepar said:From reading Trio's web site, it sounds like their wing leveler has many more features than the Trutrak:
# Selectable Track Offset Position
# Speed Controlled Bank Angle
# Adjustable Bank Angle Limit
# Emergency Course Reversal
# Automatic Trim Compensation
# Auto Servo Disconnect on Takeoff
# Fully Configurable Data Windows
# GPS Data Scan Function
# Flight Time and Distance Recorder
Dave wrote:
From reading Trio's web site, it sounds like their wing leveler has many more features than the Trutrak:
# Selectable Track Offset Position
# Speed Controlled Bank Angle
# Adjustable Bank Angle Limit
# Emergency Course Reversal
# Automatic Trim Compensation
# Auto Servo Disconnect on Takeoff
# Fully Configurable Data Windows
# GPS Data Scan Function
# Flight Time and Distance Recorder
Stein observed:
Just like to make one point though....extra "features" don't necessarily mean extra usability. Each person really needs to sort through the stuff that is fluff and the stuff that is actually something that you'll use.
I thought alot about which way to go before I purchased, and have held bolt servos in my hand.
My observation was that the EX-Pilot servo had horrible workmanship. It may be nice inside but the things I noticed:
1. Plastic gears, and an ocerall servo which felt way too light (Not scientific I know)
2. The casing literally looked like a Radio Shack Hobby box, that I used to buy for home electronics projects as a boy.
3. The servo arm was roughly stamped or cut from plate, had sharp burred endges, and dubious threads.
4. Mounting tabs seemed cheap, thin, and to be an afterthought.
These were just my observations, I know they both have their supporters, but I advise that you go to your local dealer, and hold both servos in your hand, and look at them.
DB1033 said:I'm curious how functional either of the systems are just as pure wing levelers? I've read that the trio is able to be "trimmed" manually to compensate for the natural drifting that slowly occurs when the GPS signal is not present. How well does this work and how often does it need adjustment?....every 5 or 10 minutes, 30 minutes?? Does the trutrak have this ability too?