David Paule
Well Known Member
This poll (if it works!) is for owners of flying RV-12s to give us an idea of the likelihood of having a problem with the Dynon system.
The ultimate question is, whether this kit is worth the hassle or not.
...The ultimate question is, whether this kit is worth the hassle or not. Hence the poll.
This lurking wanna be builder was pleased with the results. From the forum I had no idea that so many people were totally satisfied with Dynon. Most incouraging!
I am still working to resolve the issues that exist in the 3rd iteration of this unit. When you install and attempt to use a unit in the same airplane 3 times and get 3 different results don't tell me it's the airplane.
Dick seiders 120093
Yes, but the wiring harnesses, connections, and Garmin have all been checked out and the EFIS problems continue. How about a few helpful suggestions on how to fix compass heading issues for example, instead of denial that problems with Dynon are real?
Thanks for your feedback.
Dick Seiders 120093
Dick I got a suggestion for ya, Did you complete the EDC-D10A HEADING CALIBRATION on Page 5-3 in the Dynon installation Manual.
John
RV12 N1212K
Yes, but the wiring harnesses, connections, and Garmin have all been checked out and the EFIS problems continue. How about a few helpful suggestions on how to fix compass heading issues for example, instead of denial that problems with Dynon are real?
Thanks for your feedback.
Dick Seiders 120093
My right-side EGT is intermittent. (Can't find the problem).
My trim indicator has never worked properly (probably 10 to 15 hrs trouble-shooting) It does nothing!
Pages 3-16, 6-6, 6-17 of the install manual detail the wiring, setup and calibration required to make the trim indicator work properly.
OAT did not work until just recently.
Glad you got that figured out. What was the root cause of the problem?
I have yet to figure out how to upgrade the D180 software version.
Basic directions on how to update firmware are listed here. More detail is in the help file of the Dynon Support Program. Dynon can also talk you thru the process step by step on the phone or they will upgrade your firmware for you if you don't want to risk the proceedure yourself.
My right-side EGT is intermittent. (Can't find the problem).
Bad connection most likely. Check the spade connections, they are often the problem.
My fuel pressure indicator is never right.
Pages 3-7 and 6-13 in the install manual detail the install and setup of the fuel pressure sensor. The correct sensor type must be selected.
My fuel gauge (D180) has never satisfied my abilily to know my fuel level.
(So I installed the mechanical gauge - and still check the level with a wooden dowel)
Pages 3-11 and 6-5 in the install manual detail the install, setup and calibration required for the fuel level indication.
My compass never agrees with the 496 or my IFly700.
(So I use the D180 compass heading in confunction with the IFly 700 to set up the AP).
Unless you are on the ground or flying in a vaccum, the compass will never agree with your GPS ground track. Starting on Page 5-1 in the install manual, it details how to calibrate your compass.
Warning screams at me constantly indicating 'Low Battery Level'.
Page 6-2 in the install manual details how to set your alarm threshold values.
Half of the fly-off is not completed because of these inefficiencies. Fifty plus years ago I was flying a J3 at the age of fifteen with no training and no 21st century technology. "I don't need no stinkin' Dynon."
But it sure would be nice.
Oh, BTW, my Mercedes dealer says he can't help me!
I know I sound flip. But I honestly don't have any idea what to do about these problems. I am not-in-any-way techno savvy. I am an author who doesn't need to know how to IT my computer. It's just like a number two pencil - I don't need to know how it was made. I DON'T CARE!
If I had built an RV6 - I would have installed steam gauges.
Congrats to those of you who are astute with technology. But to assume everyone works within those levels and to downplay their anger and frustration is counter productive, and downright mean. Thanks John, you are dead right again.
Richard