On Jun 12, 11:29*am, Jim wrote:
On 6/12/2010 9:54 AM, Mxsmanic wrote:

Here's a picture of the gauge with the mystery bugs:

http://www.mxsmanic.com/gauge.jpg

Available from Sporty's:http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/12626

Peel and Stick Bugs
These reminder bugs, available exclusively from Sporty's, are the best
insurance against error for any pilot. A quick and accurate visual
reference helps maintain critical air speed or altitude. Fast and simple
to install–just peel off the paper backing and press it inside the
bezel. Indicators consist of a thin track that installs inside the bezel.

Altitude Bugs
Altitude Alert Indicator marks critical altitude levels so they can be
maintained by quick visual reference. In the track are three tabs that
move simultaneously: green tab points to 500' above DH or MDA, yellow
tab points from 200' to 100' above minimums and red tab is placed at DH
or MDA. An added safety margin for approaches, it will also help sharpen
your skills. Altitude Alert Indicator 2 7/8" dia.


I carry a couple of different training aids from Sporty's, namely
their failed instrument covers. They cost about $4 each.The gadget
described here is $45 or $50! The failed instrument cover simply fits
a blank disk onto the face of a 2 7/8 instrument that had decided to
go belly up. Scanning instruments in the clouds and looking at an
artificial horizon that suggests you're maybe 30 degrees banked
because its gyro lost its drive or a DG that has Alzheimers for
similar reasons bothers me: it's easier to just cover the instrument
face and fly partial panel.

Who forgets their DH when sliding down a glide slope? For that matter,
how often do you get to DH without seeing the runway environment? The
only time I flew a weather driven missed approach in the last decade
was going into an uncontrolled airport on a non precision approach.