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votorschair(at)earthlink.
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 Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:20 pm Post subject: Falco EFIS |
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While we’re on the subject of gadgets, have any of you Falco builders considered an EFIS system for your bird? If so, what system are you considering and what features lead you to choose that system?
Has anyone looked into OP Technologies? Or Chelton Sport or Pro?
Al Aitken
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george(at)falco.co.nz
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject: Falco EFIS |
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Al.. while not nearly the same level.. I have the Dynon efis in my Falco.. prime consideration was cost really. I only want a VFR aeroplane so this does everything I need. Very economical and reliable. And a lot lighter than everything than any steam driven equivalent.
I also have a hatred for vacuum systems.. Hence the main decision in the first place.
GR
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votorschair(at)earthlink.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:52 am Post subject: Falco EFIS |
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Thanks George. I too have made the decision to go all electric with no vacuum system. I’m considering using a B&C backup alternator mounted to the unused vacuum pump pad. I want my Falco to be IFR capable, not that I intend to plan IFR, but if it is unavoidable, I want to be able to handle it.
I had originally thought of using a standard “steam gauge” panel with a Century Flight Systems electric HIS. But the HIS is 10.5” deep and as you know there is only 8.5” between the panel and the front tank. So I am looking for a system that includes the ADI and HIS and fits in the space in front of the pilot. I’d also like a similar unit as a MFD to fit in front of the co-pilot. For symmetry, that would dictate the radio stack be in the center, with the same front tank obstruction issue, unless the radios could be remote mounted.
Maybe there will be some ideas obtained at Oshkosh this year.
Al
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