Um, er, well, er . . . . OK, I'll have to be blunt - he said it was an
ELECTRIC gyro.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
Europa XS Tri-Gear A070
Airframe complete
Irvine, CA
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
bizzarro@easynet.co.uk
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re:Dynon EFIS
Have you checked that the vacuum is sufficient to drive the unit? Check that
there isn't an issue with the pipework behind the panel being constricted in
some way. Just an idea!
Eddie
G-SELF Jabiru 3300 powered Europa Clasic
Quoting DJA727@aol.com:
>
> In a message dated 11/4/2003 6:00:21 AM Pacific Standard Time,
garrys@att.com
>
> writes:
>
> >
> > I would like to solicit the experience of others with the RC Allen
> > electric gyro horizon unit. I have over 300 hours on my Europa and
> > after the first 200 hours the RC Allen failed. I sent it to the factory
> > where I was charged $975 for an "overhaul". Upon reinstalling it, it
> > still didn't work properly. After about 10 minutes of use the horizon
> > begins to drift...........showing a bank angle when in fact the wings
> > are straight and level. If I "cage" the unit momentarily, that resets
> > the horizon properly and I'm good for 10 or 15 minutes, but then it
> > begins to drift again and I start the cage/reset process all over again.
> > This doesn't give one a good sense of security as when you're descending
> > through 5,000 feet of solid IMC weather you'd like to have confidence
> > that the horizon is operating properly. Like John Wigney, I am unable
> > to utilize a vacuum horizon as my accessory pad is taken up with the
> > hydraulic pump for the constant speed prop. What experience have others
> > had with the RC Allen? What alternative electric choices are available
> > out there?
>
> I have one in my twin comanche purchased new. It has worked perfectly for
> years - no problems whatsoever. I think you have an issue with the
overhaul
> facility. There is no reason it should be behaving as you describe.
>
> Dave
> A227
> Mini U2
>
>
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