Re: KR> cht/egt instrument

2020-07-29 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/29/2020 11:54 AM, Jeff Scott via KRnet wrote: The Garmin and Dynon systems typically have a light weight Lithium Ion backup battery that can keep them operating for 45 minutes or longer. That shouldn't add more than 2 lbs to the installation. -Jeff Scott

Re: KR> cht/egt instrument

2020-07-29 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
The Garmin and Dynon systems typically have a light weight Lithium Ion backup battery that can keep them operating for 45 minutes or longer. That shouldn't add more than 2 lbs to the installation.-Jeff Scott--Sent from my Android phone with GMX Mail. Please excuse my brevity. On 7/29/20, 11:10

KR> cht/egt instrument

2020-07-29 Thread Oscar Zuniga via KRnet
Larry: if I remember correctly, the G2000 in the plane that I flew has a backup battery somewhere in the back, because part of the preflight checks involve testing the backup power source. Maybe that's what adds extra weight when the system is installed in a certified aircraft. Everything reli

Re: KR> cht/egt instrument

2020-07-28 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/28/2020 2:57 PM, Ken Henderson via KRnet wrote: Another thing Oscar Zuniga did not mention is that the added weight of the Garmin G 2000 and attachments makes your 4 place aircraft a 3 place aircraft. +++ I'm a bit skeptical

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-28 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/28/2020 9:06 AM, Tommy Waymack via KRnet wrote: Give me a half gillion dollar airplane for IFR with glass panel anytime.Tommy W. +++ Tommy, That's not flying, that's called commuting...and almost no one commutes f

KR> cht/egt instrument

2020-07-28 Thread Ken Henderson via KRnet
Another thing Oscar Zuniga did not mention is that the added weight of the Garmin G 2000 and attachments makes your 4 place aircraft a 3 place aircraft. Our CAP Cessna 182's with the G2000 can only fly 3 safely normally and on a hot day with a full fuel load, better make that 2. Of course, I am at

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-28 Thread Roger Bulla via KRnet
e ADS-B. I think some of the red flags are due to low coverage areas in this part of the Country. Roger Bulla -Original Message- From: Luis Claudio via KRnet Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 7:20 AM To: Flesner via KRnet Cc: Luis Claudio Subject: Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - roun

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-28 Thread Tommy Waymack via KRnet
I get it. Gauges are simple.VFR flying is relatively simple. IFR is not the KR flying we like. Give me a half gillion dollar airplane for IFR with glass panel anytime.Tommy W. ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-28 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
I own two of them and will likely buy a third for the SuperCub. Very simple install, works well. -Jeff Scott > Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 8:20 AM > From: "Luis Claudio via KRnet" > To: "Flesner via KRnet" > Cc: "Luis Claudio" > Subject: Re: K

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-28 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I was looking at the EchoUAT for remote mounting with a WASS GPS packaged together. Does anyone have any comments about this unit? The full package is on sale for $1399.  Thanks Luis R Claudio On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 07:05:57 AM CDT, Flesner via KRnet wrote: On 7/27/2020 10:41 PM,

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-28 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/27/2020 10:41 PM, Luis Claudio via KRnet wrote: I am now on the market for an ADS-B especially since I fly under Bravo Airspace here in Dallas ++ The folks at IFLY GPS have the Uavionics taillight unit availa

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-27 Thread Luis Claudio via KRnet
I too have chosen to fly with EFIS as I am in the process of updating my instrument panel. I will now be flying with two Dynon EFIS screens. My main EFIS will be a 7" Dynon D60 and I will use a Dynon D180 as my EMS with EFIS capability. I removed an MGLE-1 Engine Monitor and will be selling it.

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-27 Thread Jim Chuk via KRnet
> > -Original Message- > From: KRnet On Behalf Of Brad Payne via KRnet > Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 6:22 PM > To: KRnet > Cc: Brad Payne > Subject: Re: KR> cht / egt instrument > > I had the older black and white version (MGL E-1 I believe) and I never &g

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-27 Thread Daniel Heath via KRnet
- From: KRnet On Behalf Of Brad Payne via KRnet Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 6:22 PM To: KRnet Cc: Brad Payne Subject: Re: KR> cht / egt instrument I had the older black and white version (MGL E-1 I believe) and I never could get the tach to read correctly. I emailed their support and d

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-27 Thread Brad Payne via KRnet
I had the older black and white version (MGL E-1 I believe) and I never could get the tach to read correctly. I emailed their support and didnt get much help. It was removed before I ever flew with it.. From my experience, I would not recommend it. Still have it on the shelf if you want to give

KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-27 Thread Oscar Zuniga via KRnet
Count me as another steam gauge pilot. I turn 69 tomorrow and have been flying since I soloed in a 40 HP Cub in 1971. The last flight review I took was in a then-new Skyhawk with a Garmin G2000 panel in it. I spent a week with an introductory DVD and the manuals just to learn the basics of th

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-27 Thread Phillip Matheson via KRnet
I’m with you Larry. I have only been in one plane with two screens. I have to read it all not scan. I assume that it would get easer. My mate just purchased a new RV6 with 10 inch screen. He showed me the plane yesterday. And it seemed way too many buttons just start it up to show me how to ent

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-26 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/26/2020 5:11 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: I took a photo today of my current "favorite" screen on the MGL iEFISround gauges!  See enclosed photo. + I noticed you got to 10,000 feet on the way hom

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument - round analog gauges

2020-07-26 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/26/2020 5:11 PM, Mark Langford via KRnet wrote: I took a photo today of my current "favorite" screen on the MGL iEFISround gauges!  See enclosed photo. + I'm glad you guys like the new glass panels.  T

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Jeff Scott via KRnet
t; Cc: "Flesner" > Subject: Re: KR> cht / egt instrument > > On 7/26/2020 8:05 AM, Jim Chuk via KRnet wrote: > >When > > I rebuilt my Avid Flyer, I installed an MGL E1 engine monitor. It is a 3 > > 1/8" gauge that gives you eg

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/26/2020 8:05 AM, Jim Chuk via KRnet wrote: When I rebuilt my Avid Flyer, I installed an MGL E1 engine monitor. It is a 3 1/8" gauge that gives you egt, cht, oil temp, oil pressure, volts, tach, hobbs, and flight timer. +++

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Joe E. Wallace via KRnet
Congratulations! A True airplane and set up correctly, a goal for all! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 26, 2020, at 02:34, Gary Sack via KRnet wrote: > > Years ago I put a egt probe in each exhaust going to a four position switch > and an egt in the panel. I doubt if I spent $100 and it has work

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Jim Chuk via KRnet
Don't have a KR anymore, but still a member so see all the messages. When I rebuilt my Avid Flyer, I installed an MGL E1 engine monitor. It is a 3 1/8" gauge that gives you egt, cht, oil temp, oil pressure, volts, tach, hobbs, and flight timer. Other things also if you want to get the probes or

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Dan Heath wrote: > Looks very nice for a "steam gauge" panel. Just wondering if you will ever consider going to a "Glass" panel. At least steam gauges are somewhat versatile in that they mount in standard holes, which is why the one Larry's looking at fits in his panel without modification

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/26/2020 6:07 AM, Daniel Heath via KRnet wrote: Looks very nice for a "steam gauge" panel. Just wondering if you will ever consider going to a "Glass" panel. + No, thank you on the "glass

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Daniel Heath via KRnet
Larry, Looks very nice for a "steam gauge" panel. Just wondering if you will ever consider going to a "Glass" panel. My Panther Building Documentation at PantherBuilder.org Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- Cc: Flesner Subject: KR> cht / e

Re: KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-26 Thread Gary Sack via KRnet
Years ago I put a egt probe in each exhaust going to a four position switch and an egt in the panel. I doubt if I spent $100 and it has worked for years On Sat, Jul 25, 2020, 18:02 Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > After 15 years and 725+ hours on my KR I'd like to install a 4 cylinder > EGT and CHT

KR> cht / egt instrument

2020-07-25 Thread Flesner via KRnet
After 15 years and 725+ hours on my KR I'd like to install a 4 cylinder EGT and CHT setup.  I've wanted one from day one but didn't care for the price and have limited panel space.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/1vajeb0u48h0aio/IMG_8717.JPG?dl=0 Aircraft Spruce has one for $305 and when combined