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--> Avionics-List message posted by: "David Henderson" <wf-k@mindspring.com>
The Chelton is my goal but finances dictate I can not at this time. Right
now I plan on a D100, Garmin 396, SL30 with 106A for the CDI, 327
transponder and the backup altimeter, artificial horizon and air speed. Once
I can afford the Chelton for all the goodies it has (and for WAAS future
stuff) I will move the D100 over for the passenger to look at and keep the
396 in my case for a portable backup. That's the plan - Lord willing.
Dave
N925LW
RV-7
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[mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder
(Michael Sausen)
Subject: RE: Avionics-List: Dynon vs. GRT
--> Avionics-List message posted by: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)"
<rvbuilder@sausen.net>
Hmm, Chilton eh? Don't they make farm equipment. I hear the Chelton stuff
is pretty good though. :-)
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[mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike
Subject: RE: Avionics-List: Dynon vs. GRT
--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Mike" <mlas@cox.net>
Al,
To start with I need more information about your mission. Also, I need more
information on what type of backup to your primary EFIS you will be using.
I have used almost every type of EFIS system that has been out for at least
a year. Some briefly and some I have flown behind. I have flown the high
end stuff form the Gulfstream G-IV and Airbus 320, to the Dynon 10.
Briefly the Dynon 10A is a stand alone EFIS system that contains and air
data computer, display, encoder, and backup power system. Externally to the
system is a compass magnetometer with temperature input and engine
instrumentation. The up side is this unit is small and easy to install and
gives you the backup power function internally. The Cons to me is the fact
that the Dynon EFIS does not know where it is in space so you don't get some
of the full air data functions found on other EFIS systems. Such as GS wind
speed and direction, and flight management interconnect. But for the price
the Dynon is a good unit for VFR or IFR with a full setup of backup
instruments. I have had a Dynon installed in an airplane I owned and have
one in a friends Lancair that I fly. I would not fly IFR behind a the Dynon
on as an only source system.
(meaning having a T&B as a backup would not be enough.)
The GRT system is based on the support by GRT to Chilton for air data
computers and such that they build for them. GRT has come on the scene
using their expertise in this field and produced a product in my option that
is a lower cost Chilton EFIS system with limited function but similar in
some functions. My flight experience is limited with GRT but they do have a
bunch of long term experience in the aircraft avionics world and their unit
has much more function then the Dynon EFIS. Some of the functions you get
with the GRT that you don't get with the Dynon is Moving Map function, Full
air data function (wind, GS, Ground Track, ect.), Flight management (flight
planning), flight direction (both raw data GS, LOC, VOR, and synthetic
navigation). In short the GRT has many more functions then the Dynon will
ever have and is much more comparable to the Chilton Sport EFIS system (
see: direct2avionics.com ).
Other systems to look at that are in between the Dynon and the GRT would be
the Blue Mountain Avionics stuff. I have worked with some of their units
but have yet to fly behind one. I just purchased their EFIS G3 Lite as a
backup to a Chilton system and I will be testing it over the next three
months. I will be able to give you a comprehensive report in January if you
haven't purchased yet. My direct email is mlas@cox.net
Mike Larkin
Lancair Legacy
TS-11 Iskra
Kitfox IV
Airbus 320
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[mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Saint
Subject: RE: Avionics-List: Dynon vs. GRT
--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Jesse Saint" <jesse@itecusa.org>
The Dynon is really easy from my experience. I had never done any wiring
before and I was able to wire it in and set it up. The wiring harness is a
must, in my opinion.
Jesse Saint
I-TEC, Inc.
jesse@itecusa.org
www.itecusa.org
W: 352-465-4545
C: 352-427-0285
F: 815-377-3694
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[mailto:owner-avionics-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Herron, Al
Subject: Avionics-List: Dynon vs. GRT
--> Avionics-List message posted by: "Herron, Al"
<Al.Herron@Aerojet.com>
I'm trying to decide which whiz-box EFIS to put in my RV, Dynon vs.
Grand
Rapids Technologies. I'm leaning toward the GRT unit but have heard from
one individual who said that the set-up process was pretty cumbersome.
Anybody out there that can shed some real-world light on what it's like to
set up either one of these things?
Al Herron
RV-7A
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<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Im trying to decide which whiz-box EFIS to put in my RV,
Dynon vs. Grand Rapids Technologies. Im leaning toward the GRT unit but have
heard from one individual who said that the set-up process was pretty
cumbersome. Anybody out there that can shed some real-world light on what
its like to set up either one of these things?
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<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Al Herron
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