From: "Ronald J. Parigoris" <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Europa-List: EIS
Anyone ot there flying with just an EIS with no Engine Steam Gauges and find it
acceptable? thx. Ron Parigoris >>>>
Hi Ron,
I have an EIS plus an analogue tacho and analogue manifold pressure. I have
found
that the EIS is one of the best instruments in my panel - it is rock-solid
reliable. I would have no hesitation in removing the analogue tacho since I find
that I do not look at it because the EIS is so accurate and refreshes very
rapidly. (I would like to replace the tacho with a Digitrak which I lust for.)
I have all the engine variables set with alarms.
If you have a constant speed prop, I recommend you have an analogue manifold
pressure
gauge - it permits rapid and accurate power changes. If you use the EIS
to follow MP, you may have to change to a different page which is a bit clunky.
One final comment :- The fuel flow/totaliser option on the EIS is a good
investment.
It is very accurate and provides great peace of mind on a long trip by giving
the calculated endurance. I just keep a healthy margin between that number
and my GPS ETE (estmated time enroute), there is no mental arithmetic. Finally,
I set my low fuel alarm at 4 gallons.
Cheers, John
N262WF, mono XS, 912S, Whirlwind C/S prop
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