I have read pages and pages on the internet and on this board, but really I need some input from other builders.
While I am still far away from installing avionics, I am trying to plan the strategy mostly for financial planning purpose. I know that avionics change every year, but I am trying to understand the necessary requirements for what I am trying to accomplish.
My goal is to build an airplane that will mostly fly VFR, but occasionally IFR too. Let me clarify that, I am not a fan of flying single engine with less than 1000ft ceiling (not the debate here). My goal is to be able to file IFR and get to destination and fly an LNAV approach. I do not need an ILS or even a VOR receiver. It is my understanding that they will be decommissioned in the future anyway.
I read the IFR equipment requirement, and was wondering if my planned configuration would fit the purpose with the regulation.
I would install a simple Dynon D10 or similar (I read a whole thread on how it cannot display or display the CDI with the attitude indicator, but then again not the point here). Would that satisfy the Instrument requirement to be certified IFR ?
For the GPS, my understanding is that to just fly an LNAV approach it doesn't have to be a WAAS certified GPS. What else do I have to look for when buying a GPS, in order to be approved for what I want to do ? Any model recommendation as an example (ADS-B compatible) ?
Comm and xpdr. Do they have to be TSO to be IFR approved ?
I am planning to also get one of the system like iLevil for crosscountry flying, etc... It has a GPS (used as backup), ADS-B integrated, etc... I know there is an issue with ipad overheating, that is my main concern. Any bad experience with such system ?
Autopilot ??? Big mystery to me. I would like to be able to couple it to the flight plan and altitude hold. Any cheap suggestions ?
It seems to me that as far as redundancy, the D-10 has its own backup power and so does the iLevil. Only concern would be the pitot tube. Do people install 2 pitot tubes (heated, unheated).
I read so many contradictory comments about whether you can use TSO vs non TSO equipment in an experimental aircraft. How about for required equipment for IFR rating ?
Any good link that would answer these questions is welcomed.
Thanks for your help.
While I am still far away from installing avionics, I am trying to plan the strategy mostly for financial planning purpose. I know that avionics change every year, but I am trying to understand the necessary requirements for what I am trying to accomplish.
My goal is to build an airplane that will mostly fly VFR, but occasionally IFR too. Let me clarify that, I am not a fan of flying single engine with less than 1000ft ceiling (not the debate here). My goal is to be able to file IFR and get to destination and fly an LNAV approach. I do not need an ILS or even a VOR receiver. It is my understanding that they will be decommissioned in the future anyway.
I read the IFR equipment requirement, and was wondering if my planned configuration would fit the purpose with the regulation.
I would install a simple Dynon D10 or similar (I read a whole thread on how it cannot display or display the CDI with the attitude indicator, but then again not the point here). Would that satisfy the Instrument requirement to be certified IFR ?
For the GPS, my understanding is that to just fly an LNAV approach it doesn't have to be a WAAS certified GPS. What else do I have to look for when buying a GPS, in order to be approved for what I want to do ? Any model recommendation as an example (ADS-B compatible) ?
Comm and xpdr. Do they have to be TSO to be IFR approved ?
I am planning to also get one of the system like iLevil for crosscountry flying, etc... It has a GPS (used as backup), ADS-B integrated, etc... I know there is an issue with ipad overheating, that is my main concern. Any bad experience with such system ?
Autopilot ??? Big mystery to me. I would like to be able to couple it to the flight plan and altitude hold. Any cheap suggestions ?
It seems to me that as far as redundancy, the D-10 has its own backup power and so does the iLevil. Only concern would be the pitot tube. Do people install 2 pitot tubes (heated, unheated).
I read so many contradictory comments about whether you can use TSO vs non TSO equipment in an experimental aircraft. How about for required equipment for IFR rating ?
Any good link that would answer these questions is welcomed.
Thanks for your help.