this sounds good, but I believe you can't install it on any factory certified aircraft, correct?
Dr. Hsu On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 10:51 AM Doug Steen via KRnet <[email protected]> wrote: > The D10A weighs 1lb, 7 oz, fits in a 3 1/8 inch hole and has all of the 6 > pack functions plus auto pilot brains. > > On Sun, Sep 18, 2022 at 10:40 AM Luis Claudio <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> 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 <[email protected]> >> *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 >> > >> >> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> >> 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 >> [email protected] >> https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >> >> -- >> KRnet mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >> >> >> -- >> KRnet mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >> >> -- >> KRnet mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >> > -- > KRnet mailing list > [email protected] > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >
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