----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Ross, starting new, I'd personally go with a "standard" instrumnet configuration for sure with the horizon in the center and the directional gyro centered below it. It's been my experience that there are some full VFR circumstances, especially cross country or at nght, when it's really great to have a horizon gyro! Even if someone doesn't aspire to an IFR ticket, they can practice and greatly improve their skills and confidence under the hood, which certainly contributes to safety. If you're starting fresh, why not? For some time, I've just used a King KX-100 GPS/Com handheld, with the yoke mount attached to the panel. The com radio sounds great to me, and the gps is easy to use, and can be updated via the web. I use an i-pac "PDA" as a cool color moving map on longer cross countrys. JMHO Artie N2666H
----- Original Message ----- From: Ross <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Boelke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 3:03 PM Subject: [COUPERS] Panel Question(s) ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- I've been a casual observer of this website for a while now. I think I got the hang of it so I'm going to float a question and see what kind of advice I get. I recently bought a 415-C "Ercoupe in a box". This is my first Coupe. It looks like an erector set at this point but the price was right. I'm in the process of putting the Coupe back together. I'm also a student pilot with over 200 hours but that's another story . . . Let's just say my learning curve is up to here (note right arm pointing skyward) right now. I'm starting to plan my panel. I've got a new blank so I can do a lot of things with it. While it would be neat to install a bunch of flight instruments and avionics, I suffer easily from sticker shock. Weights also a bit more of an issue with my C-model than those of you with later model Coupes. Aside from the primary flight instruments (do I really need a turn coordinator when I don't have rudder pedals), what instruments are worth putting in and what can I afford to leave out? I've followed the recent discussions concerning the need for CHT and EGT gauges with interest. What are the pros/cons associated with a panel mounted GPS/COM vs. a couple of "handheld" radios and some type of portable GPS? If I go the handheld/portable route, which manufacturers equipment has a good track record and which doesn't. A lot of this simply comes down to weight, available funds, personal preference, performance, cockpit management, etc but I'm interested in the discussion and look forward to your recommendations. Thanks for any and all help, Ross Boelke Armada, MI N2704H (it's gonna be a real airplane again someday . . .) ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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