I know Dynon, etc are not for "certified" planes, but why can't they
be installed IN ADDITION to the required instruments? What's wrong
with more info??
Kim Blackseth
N2332H
On Apr 16, 2009, at 10:39 AM, eaaflyguy wrote:
I signed up for info on one at Oshkosh last summer, and Kelly
offered me a chance to buy one at a cost much lower than list this
spring. I googled the model, and Spruce has a page with them listed
at $2500 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/rca2600.php
I really wanted to put something like a Dynon or the new Garmin
Efis in the plane and loose all the weight and drag of air-driven
gyros and venturi's. I know that subject has been posted before,
and it seems like getting installation approval is a dead end. The
Aspen looks like an "approved" alternative, but their paperwork
does not list ercoupes. Short of velcroing a GPS on the tight
panel, This puts the Kelly/RC Allen in the front running for
permanent approved gyro replacement that can fit between the tank
and the panel. They priced it the same as the only other electric
alternative.. an electric driven gyro.
With cost as a prime concern, the air-driven horizon (or looking
out the Canopy!) is still the best way to go. I still need an
conventional electric DG and Electric Turn and bank to get all the
venturi's off the plane.
Has anyone else found good electric gyro replacements legal for a
ercoupe other than the portable GPS units?
--- In [email protected], "Ed Burkhead" <e...@...> wrote:
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> RC Allen has gotten TSO approval for its solid state artificial
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> They're planning to begin production shortly. It'll be
interesting to see
> how much more they cost than the non-TSO AH that we could also
install.
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> http://www.kellymfg.com/images/RCA2600%20information.pdf
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Kim Blackseth, ICC, CASp
310 17th St
Oakland, CA
510-839-1760
