I am sketching out my instrument panel layout for my RV-4. I am very keen to incorporate a standalone angle of attack display (not integrated into such as a Garmin G3X), but am having trouble identifying a currently available and affordable system.
Is anyone aware of a system that they could recommend, please?
Thanks,
Paul J
AoA Display for an RV-4
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Re: AoA Display for an RV-4
Alpha Systems do a couple, but are quite pricy. They are the complete standalone system though.
https://sarasotaavionics.com/manufactur ... ystems-aoa
You may also want to look at DIY versions like this
https://experimentalavionics.com/angle- ... lone-unit/
Cheers
Ian
https://sarasotaavionics.com/manufactur ... ystems-aoa
You may also want to look at DIY versions like this
https://experimentalavionics.com/angle- ... lone-unit/
Cheers
Ian
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Re: AoA Display for an RV-4
Thanks Ian,
As I have researched potential solutions, I have been able to trace a certain amount of history (I think!). Advanced Flight Systems offered a display remarkably similar to the Alpha one, but as far as I can determine AFS was swallowed up by Dynon, who then discontinued the product!
The Alpha system has a nice display (but it is expensive as you say). A quick look just now seemed to indicate that it does not compensate for flap position, which some systems did.
I shall have a closer look at the DIY system that you have highlighted.
Thanks again,
Paul
As I have researched potential solutions, I have been able to trace a certain amount of history (I think!). Advanced Flight Systems offered a display remarkably similar to the Alpha one, but as far as I can determine AFS was swallowed up by Dynon, who then discontinued the product!
The Alpha system has a nice display (but it is expensive as you say). A quick look just now seemed to indicate that it does not compensate for flap position, which some systems did.
I shall have a closer look at the DIY system that you have highlighted.
Thanks again,
Paul
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Re: AoA Display for an RV-4
Why not use the integrated AoA in say a Dynon Skyview ?
It is a simple ladder display, links through audio, simple system yet when properly calibrated, extremely reliable.
We have one on our RV7, calibrated 2 on RV12 and 1 on an RV8 - just absolutely easy peasy !
It is a simple ladder display, links through audio, simple system yet when properly calibrated, extremely reliable.
We have one on our RV7, calibrated 2 on RV12 and 1 on an RV8 - just absolutely easy peasy !
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Thanks for your input, Mike . . .
Paul
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