---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 08/16/04: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:24 AM - electronic or steam (Jim Jensen) 2. 04:20 PM - Re: electronic or steam (FRED LAFORGE) 3. 06:21 PM - cowl spacing for MT 3 blade (jrstone) 4. 06:26 PM - Re: cowl spacing for MT 3 blade (Hr2pilot@aol.com) 5. 07:32 PM - Re: electronic or steam (N414C) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:24:29 AM PST US From: "Jim Jensen" Subject: Rocket-List: electronic or steam --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Jensen" I am about to jump into an F1 project (#141T). I want to use the newer electronic instruments solely but don't know much about their reliability and accuracy. Would it be wise to stick with the traditional dials or can I rely on the electronic stuff or maybe a mix? ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:20:17 PM PST US From: "FRED LAFORGE" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: electronic or steam --> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE" Jim, Im using the Rocky Mountain engine monitor in my RV-4. I have been very happy with it. It has been RELIABLE and has all the functions you would want. There are several different types out there that are good I`m sure. You soon learn the scan sequence. I can fly heads up because if anything gets out of tolerance it beeps in my headset and the function thats out of tolerance flashes .Personally I wouldnt use steam gages. Fred LaForge RV-4 0-360 CS EAA Tech Counselor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Jensen" Subject: Rocket-List: electronic or steam > --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Jensen" > > I am about to jump into an F1 project (#141T). I want to use the newer > electronic instruments solely but don't know much about their reliability > and accuracy. Would it be wise to stick with the traditional dials or can I > rely on the electronic stuff or maybe a mix? > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:21:20 PM PST US From: "jrstone" Subject: Rocket-List: cowl spacing for MT 3 blade --> Rocket-List message posted by: "jrstone" Can anyone tell me what the cowl to spinner spacing is for an MT 3 blade on a Harmon Rocket II? So far I'm hearing 3.00 and 2.75" Thanks, Jim ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:26:30 PM PST US From: Hr2pilot@aol.com Subject: Re: Rocket-List: cowl spacing for MT 3 blade --> Rocket-List message posted by: Hr2pilot@aol.com 3" is a good # ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:32:08 PM PST US From: N414C Subject: Re: Rocket-List: electronic or steam --> Rocket-List message posted by: N414C Jim, This decision should really be based on what you plan to do with the aircraft as well as preference. I have a Blue Mountain EFIS 1 that is great for, and not damaged by, aerobatics. It appears to be reliable and intuitive. I find however that after 35 years of steam guages I am having difficulty with my scan and instrument interpretation. I am used to observing the position of needles with my peripheral vision. Much of the EFIS system is direct digital readout and this slows my scan considerably. I suspect the newer electronic instruments are more reliable and durable but if you are a dinosaur like me you should go fly one before you buy one. Milt ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Jensen To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 11:23 AM Subject: Rocket-List: electronic or steam --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Jensen" I am about to jump into an F1 project (#141T). I want to use the newer electronic instruments solely but don't know much about their reliability and accuracy. Would it be wise to stick with the traditional dials or can I rely on the electronic stuff or maybe a mix?