Hello VAF!
The project I'm working on while deployed over the next 4 months is piecing together a panel upgrade for my RV-8A. The goal of the upgrade is to add some IFR capability and revise the layout of the panel. Any and all advice is welcome. I have a limited budget for this project, so I'll be looking to the Classifieds on VAF and E-bay to acquire these parts. Any advice on acquisition is also appreciated!![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
CURRENT EQUIPMENT:
Basic 6 Pack
King KT-76A Transponder
VHF Radio - Type Unknown
Trutrack 2 Axis Autopilot
Garmin 796
Dynon EMS
PLANNED EQUIPMENT FOR IFR PANEL:
Dynon D10A EFIS - Already Purchased
Dynon D10-EMS
Garmin 796 - (Can I certify this myself for /G operations?)
Garmin GDL-39 3D to improve the 796.
Garmin SL-30 or King KX-155 (Not sure if King will work with the EFIS?)
Garmin GMS-240 (or do I need a 340 for IFR flght?)
King KT-76A Transponder (Connected to the EFIS for altimeter setting?)
Trutrack 2 Axis Autopilot (Will this talk to the Dynon EFIS?)
Dynon HS-34 (Do I need this?)
DESIRED OUTCOME:
1. Legal flight in IFR. AKA: Ability to takeoff with a low cloud deck. Not looking to fly in moderate weather.
2. Add second radio for safety
3. Improve the 796 with the GD-39 3D so it has the backup ADI.
Am I missing anything? Sorry for the long post and thank you for the help up front!!!
Matt
The project I'm working on while deployed over the next 4 months is piecing together a panel upgrade for my RV-8A. The goal of the upgrade is to add some IFR capability and revise the layout of the panel. Any and all advice is welcome. I have a limited budget for this project, so I'll be looking to the Classifieds on VAF and E-bay to acquire these parts. Any advice on acquisition is also appreciated!
CURRENT EQUIPMENT:
Basic 6 Pack
King KT-76A Transponder
VHF Radio - Type Unknown
Trutrack 2 Axis Autopilot
Garmin 796
Dynon EMS
PLANNED EQUIPMENT FOR IFR PANEL:
Dynon D10A EFIS - Already Purchased
Dynon D10-EMS
Garmin 796 - (Can I certify this myself for /G operations?)
Garmin GDL-39 3D to improve the 796.
Garmin SL-30 or King KX-155 (Not sure if King will work with the EFIS?)
Garmin GMS-240 (or do I need a 340 for IFR flght?)
King KT-76A Transponder (Connected to the EFIS for altimeter setting?)
Trutrack 2 Axis Autopilot (Will this talk to the Dynon EFIS?)
Dynon HS-34 (Do I need this?)
DESIRED OUTCOME:
1. Legal flight in IFR. AKA: Ability to takeoff with a low cloud deck. Not looking to fly in moderate weather.
2. Add second radio for safety
3. Improve the 796 with the GD-39 3D so it has the backup ADI.
Am I missing anything? Sorry for the long post and thank you for the help up front!!!
Matt