NordicDave
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Considering an RV-14 build. I like Steam gauges in general over an EFIS. Are builders still taking this route or is this completely out of vogue?
-David
-David
Considering an RV-14 build. I like Steam gauges in general over an EFIS. Are builders still taking this route or is this completely out of vogue?
-David
Considering an RV-14 build. I like Steam gauges in general over an EFIS. Are builders still taking this route or is this completely out of vogue?
-David
Yes I am intending to put some round steam type gauges in my RV6A that will be used for day VFR. I am not putting in a vacuum system.
I prefer the appearance and functional simplicity of round dials with needles over a TV screen and I am not building the plane for resale, it is my personal money pit.
I do currently fly another airplane with a Dynon D180 and it has way more info on it than I need for flight and I mostly glance at airspeed, altitude, the slip ball and the rest of the time my eyes are outside. The graphical engine monitoring part is very good however and I like that aspect because it is continually checking numbers so I can be outside.
For the RV I am intending to put in a round mechanical airspeed, round mechanical altimeter, and a Garmin G5. Still undecided on engine monitoring but it will be a separate small unit like a Dynon D10 EMS or similar. I believe it is possible to get the best of both worlds with a simple hybrid panel that offers side benefits like redundancy and resilience without excessive cost.
I’d look hard at the AV30 vs the G5. Just installed the AV30 and it’s awesome.
How is its attitude solution? I've been hearing murmurings the AV30 attitude might not be as rock-solid as we might like...
When I first spoke with the "inventor" at OSH a few years ago and saw the first prototype of the instrument I was impressed. Especially for the retrofit market with certified airplanes already set up for round instruments.
How is its attitude solution? I've been hearing murmurings the AV30 attitude might not be as rock-solid as we might like...
When I first spoke with the "inventor" at OSH a few years ago and saw the first prototype of the instrument I was impressed. Especially for the retrofit market with certified airplanes already set up for round instruments.