xerj wrote:
Was reading an article in an Australian mag about an LED based AoA
indicator in a homebuilt. The author stated that in many ways it
"replaced" the AI for him.

Anyone have experience with them?

In the B-58 we used the angle of attack indicator for primary speed
reference on approach and landing. We computed the correct indicated speed
for approach as a back up reference. The "green doughnut" on-speed
indicator was set for a 12.5° angle of attack.

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Darrell R. Schmidt
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