I don't want to start a primer war type of discussion, but I'm about to receive my dual G3X system from Stark for my RV-6 slider O-360-A1A C/S, and I would value any input from members of the forum as to their suggested configuration. I fly about 100 hours per year, and I file IFR whenever the situation requires. I've already made up my mind to remove the current vacuum system and vacuum instruments. I will use a different vendor to supply an alternate electronic ADI source, such as a Dynon product , Tru Trak Gemini, or MGL Xtreme.
I'm currently debating the merits of a second alternator, like a B&C SD-8, versus a backup battery such as the one (IBBS-12v-4ah) offered by TCW Technologies, or both.
Here's the equipment that I either have or will have - one magneto, one Jeff Rose electronic ignition, dual G3x with engine sensors, tru trak GX autopilot, Garmin 240 audio panel, Garmin 430W, Garmin SL40, King KT76A xpnr and ACK blind encoder.
I obviously want some redundancy is case of a main alternator failure (plane power 60A). I had a previous alternator failure (Van's alternator) on a cross country from Florida to Texas and I limped home VFR the next day on a freshly charged battery, a Garmin 496, and a King handheld, but with a good vacuum system.
So let's hear some suggestons. Thanks to all.
I'm currently debating the merits of a second alternator, like a B&C SD-8, versus a backup battery such as the one (IBBS-12v-4ah) offered by TCW Technologies, or both.
Here's the equipment that I either have or will have - one magneto, one Jeff Rose electronic ignition, dual G3x with engine sensors, tru trak GX autopilot, Garmin 240 audio panel, Garmin 430W, Garmin SL40, King KT76A xpnr and ACK blind encoder.
I obviously want some redundancy is case of a main alternator failure (plane power 60A). I had a previous alternator failure (Van's alternator) on a cross country from Florida to Texas and I limped home VFR the next day on a freshly charged battery, a Garmin 496, and a King handheld, but with a good vacuum system.
So let's hear some suggestons. Thanks to all.