RudiGreyling
Well Known Member
Hi RVators,
I've been thinking really hard what redundancy I need in my RV10 for IFR operatinos.
I'm finding it hard to justify 2 Comm Radios, BUT I am not a IFR pilot yet, and I don't know what I don't know yet! So I am reaching out to the guys in the know and the experience...
I'm thinking to invest in redundancy that help you FLY the airplane, so redundant instrumentation that gives airplane orientation and positioning away from high terrain.
SO Why 2 Comms? if you get a Comm failure during IFR it is not life threatening? the plane is still flying right and I can keep it the right side up and pointing in the correct direction?
I currently fly a VFR RV7 behind a Garmin SL40 Radio. The Standby Frequency and Monitor Listening into 2nd channel is very convenient on the SL40. For the RV10 I'm thinking a Garmin 430W (or 530) as the center piece for IFR. PS: Does the 4/530 have "Monitor" functionality to listen into the 2nd channel?
Your comments appreciated.
I've been thinking really hard what redundancy I need in my RV10 for IFR operatinos.
I'm finding it hard to justify 2 Comm Radios, BUT I am not a IFR pilot yet, and I don't know what I don't know yet! So I am reaching out to the guys in the know and the experience...
I'm thinking to invest in redundancy that help you FLY the airplane, so redundant instrumentation that gives airplane orientation and positioning away from high terrain.
SO Why 2 Comms? if you get a Comm failure during IFR it is not life threatening? the plane is still flying right and I can keep it the right side up and pointing in the correct direction?
I currently fly a VFR RV7 behind a Garmin SL40 Radio. The Standby Frequency and Monitor Listening into 2nd channel is very convenient on the SL40. For the RV10 I'm thinking a Garmin 430W (or 530) as the center piece for IFR. PS: Does the 4/530 have "Monitor" functionality to listen into the 2nd channel?
Your comments appreciated.
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