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1. 05:02 PM - New Glass (Brian Whittingham)
2. 09:19 PM - Hello from the New Guy (Bill)
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I just saw some interesting things in terms of glass cockpits. The first is
called the Aspen Avionics EFIS. These have the entire unit within a
standard sized instrument round hole, but takes up more panel space than
just the hole. Still, pretty impressive looking and relatively inexpensive
for the size and functionality.
http://www.aspenavionics.com/index.php/products/efd1000-pilot/
Also, Cessna has shown it's new avionics suite designed specifically for the
new Cessna 162 Skycatcher, the Garmin G300. I'm not for certain, but would
imagine that after some time that Garmin will release a sub $5000
experimental G300.
I'm just truly amazed at the technology that is going into light sport and
experimental aircraft. It used to be that a glass cockpit would cost
$50,000 alone, but now a fully functional $10k range can be had. Just
wanted to share that with you all. Brian W.
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| Subject: | Hello from the New Guy |
Hello to the Lightning List,
My name is Bill Applegate and I live in Tucson, Arizona. On Friday, the
20th of July, I placed a deposit on a Lightning and J3300 engine. I
hope to start assembling the kit in early October of this year in
Marina, Arizona at Greg Hobs facility. I have a hangar at Ryan Airfield
west of Tucson where I used to keep a 1979 Piper Turbo Dakota. I sold
that aircraft and am looking forward to flying a much less expensive
aircraft to fly and maintain.
I just turned 65 in June and my background in aviation is mostly
military, Air Force. I retired in 1988, after 20 years of flying mostly
fighters (FRS and A-10s). My last assignment in the Air Force was in
the A-10, here at Davis-Monthan AFB. In 2003 I retired completely from
other work related pursuits and am free to indulge in those things that
interest me most: family, church and flying.
My intent is to build the LSA version of the Lightning. I'm working on
acquiring the avionics for it now. I will be installing a glass cockpit
based system using the Stratomaster Enigma. It is very reasonably
priced and is very easy and inexpensive to keep current. If you would
like to learn more about this extreeeeemly feature rich piece of
avionics you can go to the following URL:
http://www.sportflyingshop.com/Instr/Stratomaster/Enigma/enigma.html
Additionally, I will be installing an Icom A200 radio and a Garmin GTX
327 transponder. I have a source for these with a 6 month warrantee for
$1399. If you know of a better buy please let me know.
To round out the equipment list I will be installing a Tru Trak ADI
Pilot 2 autopilot and a Lift Reserve Indicator. URL:
http://www.liftreserve.com/
I'm looking forward to what you intend to install in your lightning and
its performance and hope that we can meet at a flyin sometime with these
great looking airplanes.
Best regards to all.............Bill
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