Just back from Sun n Fun, one of the purposes was to review EFIS options for the 8.
Mmmmm - one needs deep pockets for any of them and I didn't realise how much the 7 had ultimately cost as it all came in bits and pieces. We have dual Dynons, Trutrak, Garmin 430 etc.
I have just sat down to compare Dynon Skyview, Dynon Flightdeck plus bits, Garmin G3X and Advanced Systems.
My requirement isn't enormously grand - just a competent set up that will allow for IFR if we get so cleared in the UK during the next couple of years.
I want EFIS, Engine monitoring, GPS mapping, Mode S Txp and 2 axis autopilot. AOA is an advantage but not essential.
The comparison is like this.......
Dynon 10" Skyview with 2 axis autopilot and built in Txp (Trig), AOA $10865
Dynon 7" Flightdeck 180, Garmin 695, Trig Txp, AP Interface plus servos, AOA $11312
Garmin G3X, Trutrak Digiflight II Autopilot and servos, Trig Txp, No AOA $17223
Advanced AF4500EE, EMS kit, Map, 2 axis Autopilot, Trig Txp $16034
Pheeeeew !
Having spoke with most of the vendors at the show, I can't see a cheaper way........
Mmmmm - one needs deep pockets for any of them and I didn't realise how much the 7 had ultimately cost as it all came in bits and pieces. We have dual Dynons, Trutrak, Garmin 430 etc.
I have just sat down to compare Dynon Skyview, Dynon Flightdeck plus bits, Garmin G3X and Advanced Systems.
My requirement isn't enormously grand - just a competent set up that will allow for IFR if we get so cleared in the UK during the next couple of years.
I want EFIS, Engine monitoring, GPS mapping, Mode S Txp and 2 axis autopilot. AOA is an advantage but not essential.
The comparison is like this.......
Dynon 10" Skyview with 2 axis autopilot and built in Txp (Trig), AOA $10865
Dynon 7" Flightdeck 180, Garmin 695, Trig Txp, AP Interface plus servos, AOA $11312
Garmin G3X, Trutrak Digiflight II Autopilot and servos, Trig Txp, No AOA $17223
Advanced AF4500EE, EMS kit, Map, 2 axis Autopilot, Trig Txp $16034
Pheeeeew !
Having spoke with most of the vendors at the show, I can't see a cheaper way........