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RE: Europa-List: Anybody using a flux gate compass instead of a DG?

Subject: RE: Europa-List: Anybody using a flux gate compass instead of a DG?
From: Pete Lawless <pete@lawless.info>
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:44:08

Hi Glenn

A pal of mine has just fitted a Dynon EFIS in his RV, this includes a
fluxgate compass and electronic AH, amongst a host of other features.  It
saved 8 pounds getting rid of the vacuum instruments.  Its early days but so
far both pilots who fly the aeroplane love the display.  I had a look at it
yesterday and it is certainly very easy to read.

Regards

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of GLENN CROWDER
Sent: 26 January 2007 15:41
Subject: Europa-List: Anybody using a flux gate compass instead of a DG?


  I would like to replace my ailing DG with an in-dash flux gate compass.
My compass is so tiny and hard to read I never look at it other than to
set the DG.  I don't see any point of having a DG if it could be replaced
by a large readable in-dash compass.  The only flux gate compasses I
can find are those made for boating.  Here is one possibility: 
http://www.nasamarine.com/Instruments/clippercompass.html
  It even has a handy steer to course function.  This unit is 110 mm sq
so is a little large but sure looks easy to read!

                                            Glenn

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