Hi Martin,
I have purchased the Grand Rapids Technology dual screen Efis and EIS.
Unfortunately, I have not wired it all up yet. I'm severly challanged
when it comes to sparks. Their drawings and instructions are easy to
follow and they are extremely responsive if I call with a question. I'm
just having trouble withe the wiring of a second 40 amp alternator as my
primary source of power. I have the GPS built into the unit and though
not IFR certified, all who have used it love it. With two screens, there
is no limit as to how you can display attitude, engine and GPS info.
Since I bought the unit, they have added terrain, weather, and mode s
traffic. Anything that they add can be added to my set-up, but weather
and mode-s info is an additional cost (also when purchased new). You can
buy a single screen system and upgrade to dual screen later for the same
cost as buying dual screen initially. I can also add dual AHRS and
Magetometers if I want electronic redundancy. What really made the sale
for me was the brilliance of their screen, especially since their booth
at Sun n Fun faced the big open hanger doors. Some of the units yhat I
looked at were not as clear even thouht they were in a dark corner of
the booth. Here is a link to their web site. Check it out if you have
not already.
http://www.grtavionics.com/
Vaughn Teegarden
XS mono, 914 with Airmaster planned
----- Original Message -----
From: MJKTuck@cs.com
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 3:20 PM
Subject: Europa-List: EFIS thoughts
Hi Folks,
I'm thinking (dreaming I think at this stage) to upgrade my panel to
EFIS.
I like the combined EFIS/EMS by the likes of Dynon. Anyone got any
panel shots of an EFIS equipped Europa as I'm interested to see how the
water temp as well as oil temps and pressures are displayed.
Also I figure just a VFR panel is all I need.
I'm not so keen on having all your primary instrumentation in one box.
If the box gets a fault in flight you loose everything so I figure some
kind of mechanical backup (or secondary EMS of some kind) is necessary.
Any thoughts on what instrumentation should have backup and how?
Regards,
Martin Tuck
Europa N152MT
Wichita, Kansas
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