REFLECTOR: Backup panel?

[Don Johnston]

Nice!

Thanks!

Don


On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 9:45 PM, Chris King <DrChrisKing at netscape.net>wrote:

> Check out the AvMap products -- Ultra EFIS or EKP V with A2.  They connect
> to the pitot-static system, provide map, ADAHRS, etc.  In complete panel
> failure, it should cover everything except the engine info.  Haven't tried
> it, but something to check out.
>
> http://www.avmap.us/index.php?swt=30&pag=142
>
> Chris King
> Sent from my iThing
>
> On Oct 20, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Don Johnston <numa at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I am rethinking my backup flight instrumentation plan.
>
> The primary instrumentation will be a single GRT HXr with dual AHRS and an
> android for a second/backup screen.
>
> Originally, I was going to have a three-pack of 2-1/4" steam gauges
> (attitude, airspeed, altitude).
>
> But then I decided on one of the small EFIS units. Specifically the Dynon
> D6 <http://www.dynonavionics.com/docs/D6_intro.html>.  Less space and
> lower cost.
>
> Then I saw the D1 Pocket Panel<http://www.dynonavionics.com/docs/D1_intro.html>.
> I'm now thinking of semi-permanently mounting this in/on the panel and
> running it off ships power (The internal battery is supposed to be good for
> 4 hours). These list for $1425 but are currently discounted at Spruce for
> $1195.
>
> Granted, things like airspeed and altitude are derived from GPS data, but
> considering that this is a backup of a backup, it should be sufficient.
>
> Just looking for opinions.
>
> -Don
>
> P.S. Can anyone access the reflector archives?  I haven't been able to get
> in to them for over a year.
>
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