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Old April 21st 15, 12:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_5_]
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Default Emergency instrumentation for cloud encounters

On Mon, 20 Apr 2015 22:12:46 -0700, krasw wrote:

For vfr pilot with no training I would install simple electronic AH
(Dynon, Gemini etc.) for the purpose of keeping your glider right side
up and getting out of imc safely. You can fly whole day with T&B only,
but it requires some training.


I think the same definitely applies to the Dynon electronic AH and its
relations: you still need the training before trying to use it 'for
real'.

I've had some training with a Dynon (bucket over my head in an SF-25) and
find that I prefer using a partial panel, mainly because the Dynon
heading indicator is just a small box showing the heading in degrees: I
don't find it nearly as easy to scan as an analogue indicator or a ribbon
like some of the other electronic AHs provide.

Its just as well I prefer the partial panel because that is what is in my
glider and there is no space in the panel to add an AH.


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