The D10A weighs 1lb, 7 oz, fits in a 3 1/8 inch hole and has all of the 6 pack functions plus auto pilot brains.
On Sun, Sep 18, 2022 at 10:40 AM Luis Claudio <dallasbori...@yahoo.com> wrote: > My KR2S is equipped with a Dynon D180 with the AP74 autopilot module > though it is not needed with the D180. It drives a full autopilot and the > two servos cost $800 each brand new (a slight price increase, I paid $750). > They are small and very light with over 36 lbs of torque. They come in > three different sizes. If you accidentally order the wrong servo, Dynon > will trade you an upgraded servo at no extra cost to you. These servos are > very intelligent and communicate through a network. Some of their software > features are the ability for the autopilot to do a 180 deg turn with the > push of a button if you inadvertently enter an IFR situation and you need > to get out. > > On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 07:03:38 AM CDT, Doug Steen via KRnet < > krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > > > I have used this Dynon 6 pack/autopilot for 8 years with solid > performance, interfaced with an IRR GPS and VOR/ ILS. I do fly IFR to > minimums with confidence. If you are watching weight. The D10A weighs less > than the steam gages that it can replace. And my EarthX battery saved 12 > lbs over the sealed lead acid battery that it replaced. > > On Sun, Sep 18, 2022, 6:23 AM Michael Quinn via KRnet < > krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > > Thanks Doug - this is one that I have on my list of possibilities - the > weight is a lot more - however the amount of time the company has been > around and the customer support were big pluses for your solution. > > How is the Dynon D10A working out for you? Any sqawks? > > M. > ------------------------------ > *From:* KRnet <krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org> on behalf of Doug Steen via > KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > *Sent:* Saturday, September 17, 2022 11:47 PM > *To:* fenghs...@gmail.com <fenghs...@gmail.com>; krnet@list.krnet.org KR > List New <krnet@list.krnet.org> > *Cc:* Doug Steen <dsteen...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: KRnet> VERY cool 6 pack PLUS autopilot! > > My approach was to buy a used Dynon D10A. This provides all 6 pack > functions plus autopilot brains plus lithium backup battery. Servos are > $1500 each, new from Dynon. This gives GPS steer and altitude pre-select. > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 7:53 PM Dr. Feng Hsu via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > Mike, > > Unfortunately, I can't get the detailed info about the autopilot package > as my friend (and my hangar mate) has passed away last October due to an > accident when flew back from Milwaukee.... > > Yes, you are correct that I remember he told me it was indeed a killer > deal Dynon package from an avionics shop he found online! I don't believe > the servo motors he got were heavy & old ones as he bragged about the light > weight of his system...! > > Always search online for what you want, and you will be amazed to find out > what's out there! > > cheers, > > Dr. Hsu > > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 7:32 PM Michael Quinn <mqui...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Dr. Hsu please provide the information on that autopilot for under 1k with > the six pack setup! I have not found anything like that (maybe your friend > bought an old Dynon with old heavy servos on a killer deal that cannot be > found anywhere else?) > > Larry - I did the cart add and mine came out to $2,700 (abet higher than > what Dr. Hsu is saying he knows of for a better setup) - I talked with > Carlos and what I had choosen contained all the servos wiring and head. > > Please, if you say that you found something better - share the link or at > least the name of the product so I can research. I want to make certain I > am comparing apples to apples. > > M. > ------------------------------ > *From:* KRnet <krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org> on behalf of Dr. Feng Hsu > via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > *Sent:* Friday, September 16, 2022 11:08 PM > *To:* KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > *Cc:* Dr. Feng Hsu <fenghs...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: KRnet> VERY cool 6 pack PLUS autopilot! > > Totally agree with what Larry just said! A friend of mine in Albuquerque > just spent under $1k to install his autopilot with all servo motors > included! He bought a used system with 8 inch screen, as there are many for > sale out there..... > > Dr. Hsu > > On Fri, Sep 16, 2022, 1:46 PM Flesner via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > On 9/16/2022 8:01 AM, larry howell via KRnet wrote: > > If so it is not so inexpensive. It does not have servos that move > > your ailerons or elevator unless he has made changes. The price is > > close to a normal autopilot that does move your ailerons and elevator > > > > Larry H > > > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > Expensive or not is determined by the tightwad doing the purchase. I > did the "cart checkout" thing and with tax (and no waterproof servos) my > cost came to $4200 with tax. I don't fly enough cross country to > justify that cost. Also, any trim tab mounted to a control surface > moves the control surface which controls the aircraft unless of course > the control surface is locked down. > > I got my KR home from Mt.Vernon today so I guess everyone survived the > Gathering. I'm in the process of packaging hats / shirts and should > ship Monday or Tuesday. I'll contact each buyer and advise on cost. It > looks like I can ship at flat rate for under $10 in the U.S. Stay > tuned...................... > > Larry Flesner > > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet > > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet > > > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet > > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >
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