REFLECTOR: Dream Panel

[Scott Derrick]

I think the 330 is an excellent idea. 

The autopilot must have an STC and I don't think the Trio has that, I'll 
look and see what the Tru-track has.    You know if the Trio can track a 
Vor or ILS?

I was just told that the new Chelton AP-3C is a very nice autopilot.

thanks,

Scott

Al Gietzen wrote:
> Scott;
>
> Panels are subject to a lot personal preferences, but two things come to my
> mind:
>
> I think the S-TEC is a very good unit, but is overpriced; particularly when
> you add the additional cost of the analog-digital interface required to
> drive it from a GPS.  Both Trio http://www.trioavionics.com/ez_pilot.htm
> and TruTrak offer much more affordable units that take direct digital
> coupling.
>
> The money saved will cover the additional cost of the Garmin 330 Xponder
> which I think is well worth it for the traffic display feature.  The reduced
> stress and added safety of knowing where, and at what altitude, the other
> traffic is in a radar coverage area would be a big factor to me.
>
> Al
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of Scott Derrick
> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 12:12 PM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Dream Panel
>
> The owner of the T210 I fly every now and then wants to upgrade his radio
> stack.  Pretty much every thing is 25 years old and being removed.
>
> He has asked me to put together a complete package for IFR flying.  With
> Sat WX capabilities.  He wants to keep the 6 pack instruments which
> include an HSI.
>
> Lots of folks on this list have completed their panels and I wonder what
> they would think of my selection.
>
> Here's my list from top to bottom
>
> 1.) PMA8000B PS Engineerging Audio Panel/Intercom : he wants to be able to
> plug in his IPod and tap into the XM Sat music
>
> 2.) MX20  Garmin MFD :  to display Jeep View charts, XM Sat weather, etc..
>
> 3.) GNS480  Garmin GPS/ILS/COM :
>
> 4.) SL30 Garmin NAV?COM : backup for GNS480
>
> 5.) GTX327  Garmin Transponder : I thought about the GTX330 but wondered
> if it was worth the $$$
>
> 6.) 55X  S-Tec Autopilot : 2 axis, GPS, GPSS, ILS
>
> 7.) GDL69 Garmin Sat Weather reciever :  Anybody using any others? good
> stories or bad?
>
> 8.) 106A  Garmin CDI :  backup for HSI
>
> thanks,
>
> Scott
>
>
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