My approach was to buy a used Dynon D10A. This provides all 6 pack functions plus autopilot brains plus lithium backup battery. Servos are $1500 each, new from Dynon. This gives GPS steer and altitude pre-select.
On Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 7:53 PM Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > Mike, > > Unfortunately, I can't get the detailed info about the autopilot package > as my friend (and my hangar mate) has passed away last October due to an > accident when flew back from Milwaukee.... > > Yes, you are correct that I remember he told me it was indeed a killer > deal Dynon package from an avionics shop he found online! I don't believe > the servo motors he got were heavy & old ones as he bragged about the light > weight of his system...! > > Always search online for what you want, and you will be amazed to find out > what's out there! > > cheers, > > Dr. Hsu > > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 7:32 PM Michael Quinn <mqui...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Dr. Hsu please provide the information on that autopilot for under 1k >> with the six pack setup! I have not found anything like that (maybe your >> friend bought an old Dynon with old heavy servos on a killer deal that >> cannot be found anywhere else?) >> >> Larry - I did the cart add and mine came out to $2,700 (abet higher than >> what Dr. Hsu is saying he knows of for a better setup) - I talked with >> Carlos and what I had choosen contained all the servos wiring and head. >> >> Please, if you say that you found something better - share the link or at >> least the name of the product so I can research. I want to make certain I >> am comparing apples to apples. >> >> M. >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* KRnet <krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org> on behalf of Dr. Feng Hsu >> via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> >> *Sent:* Friday, September 16, 2022 11:08 PM >> *To:* KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> >> *Cc:* Dr. Feng Hsu <fenghs...@gmail.com> >> *Subject:* Re: KRnet> VERY cool 6 pack PLUS autopilot! >> >> Totally agree with what Larry just said! A friend of mine in Albuquerque >> just spent under $1k to install his autopilot with all servo motors >> included! He bought a used system with 8 inch screen, as there are many for >> sale out there..... >> >> Dr. Hsu >> >> On Fri, Sep 16, 2022, 1:46 PM Flesner via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> >> wrote: >> >> On 9/16/2022 8:01 AM, larry howell via KRnet wrote: >> > If so it is not so inexpensive. It does not have servos that move >> > your ailerons or elevator unless he has made changes. The price is >> > close to a normal autopilot that does move your ailerons and elevator >> > >> > Larry H >> > >> >> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> >> Expensive or not is determined by the tightwad doing the purchase. I >> did the "cart checkout" thing and with tax (and no waterproof servos) my >> cost came to $4200 with tax. I don't fly enough cross country to >> justify that cost. Also, any trim tab mounted to a control surface >> moves the control surface which controls the aircraft unless of course >> the control surface is locked down. >> >> I got my KR home from Mt.Vernon today so I guess everyone survived the >> Gathering. I'm in the process of packaging hats / shirts and should >> ship Monday or Tuesday. I'll contact each buyer and advise on cost. It >> looks like I can ship at flat rate for under $10 in the U.S. Stay >> tuned...................... >> >> Larry Flesner >> >> -- >> KRnet mailing list >> KRnet@list.krnet.org >> https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >> >> -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >
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