On Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4:39:27 PM UTC-7, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
On Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4:02:59 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
On Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7:59:57 AM UTC-7, Richard Lancaster wrote:
Hi all,

I’m looking for a reliable, high quality, standalone artificial horizon that fits cleanly in a round hole (I’m not wanting a square barnacle that “fits” into a round hole).

Does anyone have any flight experience with either of these:

uAvionix AV-30:
https://uavionix.com/products/av-30/

RC Allen RCA2610:
https://www.kellymfg.com/images/RCA2...nformation.pdf

Any hands on info appreciated.

Many thanks,

Richard

This video shows the AV-30 in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh9DiMPpKAA
Here is a pretty good review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8p3ncDYFiI
If all you want is an attitude indicator a better choice might be the AV-20.

I have the Garmin G5 PFD and love it. It differs from the AV-30 (besides being square) in that the airspeed and altitude displays are strips that move up and down. I use the altimeter as a vario for weak thermals. Also, you can very precisely control airspeed vs a steam gauge ASI. I also have the battery backup option on my G5 so it has a power source if the **** hits the fan, an important consideration for your PFD.

Tom

Is that battery backup built in to the G5 unit?

It's an option that attaches to the back of the G5.

Tom