REFLECTOR: Dynon vs Grand Rapids

[Peter Braswell]

Sorry Larry, misunderstood.

Let me confirm my understanding but here's my take on the servos:

The servos are almost identical in terms of the dimensions and function but
the internals are completely incompatible, thus I'm *almost* certain that
Dynon won't talk to the TT system or the TT servos ... e.g. I don't think
you'll get A/P information displayed on the Dynon if you use the TT A/P.

I'll email you off list to confirm, but I'm 90% sure on this.

Peter

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On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Lawrence Epstein <ljepstein at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Not the question.
> I would use TruTrak autopilot with their servos. Will the Dynon display the
> autopilot status and will the heading bug/cdi talk to the TruTrak?
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM, Peter Braswell <peter.braswell at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi Larry,
>> No - Dynon only interfaces with Dynon servos.
>>
>> Peter
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>> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM, Lawrence Epstein <ljepstein at hotmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Will the Dynon interface with other autopilots (TruTrak)? I plan to
>>> install the TruTrak, no matter which EFIS I pick. This give a
>>> independent/3rd attitude source and ( think it is much more capable than
>>> either companies' product.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Peter Braswell <
>>> peter.braswell at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Larry,
>>>>
>>>> Full disclosure: I'm a Dynon Dealer but I wasn't before I bought my SV
>>>> system.  I am a disgruntled BMA guy. :)
>>>>
>>>> My other plane is a Glastar and I installed a SV system in it last July
>>>> after the BMA went Tango Uniform on me.  I was delighted with the system and
>>>> the company and I embarked on opening up a small business and becoming a
>>>> dealer.
>>>>
>>>> I've got a 7" system with an autopilot interfacing my SL30.  Not
>>>> hardcore IFR but not bad.  The SV system has 5 serial ports available and
>>>> will interface just about anything that puts out a NEMA or compatible
>>>> digital serial signal.
>>>>
>>>> With the price and with a interface to an IFR nav device, it's pretty
>>>> hard to beat the SV.  Add a GNS-430 and the ARNIC 429 interface and you'll
>>>> get VNAV and all the IFR/GPS goodness you could possibly want.
>>>>
>>>> I've got my system backed up by a Dynon D10A.  The autopilot,
>>>> installation and performance have been absolutely wonderful.
>>>>
>>>> Possible cons:  Dynon's software is a little immature with regard to
>>>> features (not reliability).  It does have moving map, synthetic vision and
>>>> most of the other stuff you'd want.  It DOES NOT have multiple way points
>>>> and it does not display ETA/ETE information - although this is on the
>>>> software release roadmap and they seem to be releasing software 2-3 times
>>>> per year.
>>>>
>>>> They also have a MUCH larger install base than the other guys by far
>>>> which means there's more eyeballs looking at the system and reporting
>>>> issues.  Support is first rate also.
>>>>
>>>>  Hope this helps,
>>>> Peter
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>>>> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Lawrence Epstein <
>>>> ljepstein at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Anybody flying behind the Dynon Skyview?
>>>>>
>>>>> I had pretty much settled on the Grand Rapids, because of a perceived
>>>>> superiority for IFR operations, but the Skyview is considerably less
>>>>> expensive than a comparable GRI system for IFR and you can have a Mode S
>>>>> transponder, all for about $2000 less than the GRI alone.
>>>>>
>>>>> It would be helpful to hear from someone flying either system, IFR.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Larry Epstein
>>>>>
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