The requirement for back ups will depend on how you plan to use the aircraft. VFR, IFR, day, night, etc. Consider that any instrument or device might fail, and ensure that you have the means to safely get on the ground after that failure.Entertaining the idea of all glass in my 7 and was wondering what, if any, back up (steam gauges) should be used?
The requirement for back ups will depend on how you plan to use the aircraft. VFR, IFR, day, night, etc. Consider that any instrument or device might fail, and ensure that you have the means to safely get on the ground after that failure.
Would TruTrak's ADI make for an IFR-legal and safe backup attitude indicator?
I'm thinking with my glass, I'll put in an ADI, basic ASI, basic Tach and basic ALT. Will this suffice?
Personally, I would go the extra bit and install an ADI pilot II, giving you not only a good hand-flying tool as well as a two-axis autopilot so that you don't have to hand fly if your glass goes belly up....but I am not in the habit of spending other people's money, so that's a decision everyone gets to make for themselves....
Paul
I can't say it any better than Kevin did.The requirement for back ups will depend on how you plan to use the aircraft. VFR, IFR, day, night, etc. Consider that any instrument or device might fail, and ensure that you have the means to safely get on the ground after that failure.