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| Subject: | Re: Aspen EFD-1000 |
BTW...I also ended up doing a new panel upgrade this past month.
Pictures (sorry for the less than stellar quality - only had a cheap
camera at the time) of the new panel with the Aspen are at :
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=lmassaro1127&target=ALBUM
&id=5327311641576966001&authkey=Gv1sRgCPu2q6SI3OP0fQ&authkey=Gv1sRg
CPu2q6SI3OP0fQ&invite=CLvvyacP&feat=email
Nice relocation of the engine instruments up where you can see them
better.
Cliff
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| Subject: | Re: Aspen EFD-1000 |
Hello Cliff,
=C2-The pictures look fine! Hope things are going well.
Brian and Ruth
----- Original Message -----
From: "flyv35b" <flyv35b@minetfiber.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:39:15 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: TeamGrumman-List: Aspen EFD-1000
BTW...I also ended up doing a new panel upgrade this past month.=C2- Pict
ures (sorry for the less than stellar quality - only had a cheap camera at
the time) of the new panel with the Aspen are at :
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=lmassaro1127&target=ALBUM&i
d=5327311641576966001&authkey=Gv1sRgCPu2q6SI3OP0fQ&authkey=Gv1sRgCPu2
q6SI3OP0fQ&invite=CLvvyacP&feat=email
Nice relocation of the engine instruments up where you can see them better.
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| Subject: | Re: Aspen EFD-1000 |
Hi Larry,
I was wondering how your Aspen was working out for you. I like the
idea. There are just a lot of other things I can think of for that
$15,000. Hopefully, 20 or 30 Grumman owners will want a new cowling!
Speaking of, . . . . . drum roll . . . . soon.
A while back a few people asked about the Aspen that I installed at
which
time I hadn't had much time to really use it enough to provide a full
report. Well, move the clock forward four months and here is my
report:
History:
Installed in November 2008. At the time I was really busy with work
and had only limited time flying with it. Approximately six weeks
after install (~5 hours of ops), during taxi, the display went
completely
white and could not be reset. I was pretty bummed at the time...The
MFD unit was replaced and no problems since (about 50 hours on it since
replacement). One item to note is the first unit ran very hot to
the touch. The replacement does not feel nearly as warm to the
touch as the original. My feeling is that Aspen must have done
something in later builds to reduce heat buildup (better fan, more
efficient heat sinks?..don't know..just my observations). Maybe
they found some issues in the early hardware revisions.
Installation:
The EFD-1000, as installed, is interfaced to a GNS-530, and STEC-30
A/P. Since it provides an integral HSI and=2
0LOC/GS, I removed the
original LOC head for NAV2 and moved the LOC/GS from NAV 1 to the second
radio (a new GL30). Installation took about ten calendar days in
the shop. Some minor issues with the configuration of the
interfaces were encountered but were fixed in quick fashion. Note:
This was the second or third install of an Aspen at the avionics shop so
with everything, I'm sure there was a little bit of a learning
curve. I had no issues with the install and had great service after
it was installed including answering questions, tweaking some setup
parameters,etc. Aspen tech support also was prompt on email just
replying to general operation questions..
Operations:
Good - The display is really cool. Essentially, the entire 6-pack
in one LCD display.
Good - Wind vector information nicely displayed. Helps a lot
on Instrument approaches knowing you have a 15 kt x-wind
Good - HSI. I simply love having an HSI.
Good - Integral GPSS functionality. The Aspen feeds HDG data to the
A/P in HDG mode to fly approaches,holds, etc. Sweet...GPSS was next
on my list to Santa, so getting that helped justify the extra $$$ for
the
Aspen
Good - I like the ILS/GS/WAAS approach display superimposed on the
AI. The Aspen is can take feeds from NAV 1 (ILS/WAAS 530) or NAV2
(ILS - GL30). Kept the GI-106A head as a backup to the
Aspen
Bad - Not a big20fan of the primary control placement. Not that they
can be put anywhere else (bottom left and right). They seem a
little awkward at times setting various things with you having to reach
over the yoke.
Bad - Maybe you can in one of the Setup Modes, but I haven't figured out
how to adjust the vertical position of the airplane in the AI.
Level flight shows 10 degrees down. It has been on my list to call
Aspen and check as there are many calibration parameters (I'm sure that
has to be one). A simply AI adjustment dial functionality could
have been added tot he multiple use control knobs for this.
Just OK - Airspeed and Alt tapes. Some people love them, some hate
them. Maybe I haven't really gotten used to them. Since my
steam gauges for Alt and A/S are next to the tapes, I simply disable
them
and it cleans up the AI display.
Just OK - The GPS functionality of the Aspen will overlay GPS tracks and
map items (i.e. Airports, Navaids, etc) over the DG/HSI or ARC
display. To me, its a little too much clutter and I always select
maximum filtering on the display.
The learning curve to operate is fairly short. The learning curve to fly
using it under the hood or in IMC is obviously more. This upgrade
was a pretty big change to my panel. I waited until I passed my IFR
checkride to start this upgrade and am glad I did not do
it
mid-training. I have since gone up with an instructor and done a
mini IFR refresher course simply to get used to flying it under
IMC. I would assume it is akin to flying a G1000 vs. Steam.
The differences are large enough that unless you have the buttonology
down, you quickly fall behind the airplane. Under VFR, it is a
piece of cake.
With all that said., I really do like it and would recommend it to
anyone
wanting to upgrade. Out the door costs ran about 15K.
BTW...I also ended up doing a new panel upgrade this past month.
Pictures (sorry for the less than stellar quality - only had a cheap
camera at the time) of the new panel with the Aspen are at :
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| Subject: | Re: Aspen EFD-1000 |
Nice panel. I really want to do a new panel on my plane.
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