----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Housman" <RobH@hyperion-ef.com>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re:Dynon EFIS
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| Um, er, well, er . . . . OK, I'll have to be blunt - he said it was an
| ELECTRIC gyro.
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| Best regards,
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| Rob Housman
| Europa XS Tri-Gear A070
| Airframe complete
| Irvine, CA
Rob,
My Lord. you're incredibly preceptive...............and blunt.
Cheers, Ferg|
| -----Original Message-----
| From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
| [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
| bizzarro@easynet.co.uk
| To: europa-list@matronics.com; DJA727@aol.com
| Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re:Dynon EFIS
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| 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
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| G-SELF Jabiru 3300 powered Europa Clasic
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| Quoting DJA727@aol.com:
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| >
| > In a message dated 11/4/2003 6:00:21 AM Pacific Standard Time,
| garrys@att.com
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| > writes:
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| > >
| > > 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 agai
n.
| > > 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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