My KR2S is equipped with a Dynon D180 with the AP74 autopilot module though it
is not needed with the D180. It drives a full autopilot and the two servos cost
$800 each brand new (a slight price increase, I paid $750). They are small and
very light with over 36 lbs of torque. They come in three different sizes. If
you accidentally order the wrong servo, Dynon will trade you an upgraded servo
at no extra cost to you. These servos are very intelligent and communicate
through a network. Some of their software features are the ability for the
autopilot to do a 180 deg turn with the push of a button if you inadvertently
enter an IFR situation and you need to get out.
On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 07:03:38 AM CDT, Doug Steen via KRnet
<[email protected]> wrote:
I have used this Dynon 6 pack/autopilot for 8 years with solid performance,
interfaced with an IRR GPS and VOR/ ILS. I do fly IFR to minimums with
confidence. If you are watching weight. The D10A weighs less than the steam
gages that it can replace. And my EarthX battery saved 12 lbs over the sealed
lead acid battery that it replaced.
On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 6:23 AM Michael Quinn via KRnet <[email protected]>
wrote:
Thanks Doug - this is one that I have on my list of possibilities - the weight
is a lot more - however the amount of time the company has been around and the
customer support were big pluses for your solution.
How is the Dynon D10A working out for you? Any sqawks?
M.From: KRnet <[email protected]> on behalf of Doug Steen via KRnet
<[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2022 11:47 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] KR List New
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Cc: Doug Steen <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: KRnet> VERY cool 6 pack PLUS autopilot! 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 <[email protected]>
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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> on behalf of Dr. Feng Hsu via
KRnet <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 11:08 PM
To: KRnet <[email protected]>
Cc: Dr. Feng Hsu <[email protected]>
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 <[email protected]> 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
>
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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
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