Updating Avionics - How I Remember What's What!

2G wrote on 12/13/2019 8:11 AM:

Yeah, it's a quagmire out there, for sure. I went to a full glass cockpit in my new ASH31Mi. I simplified the problem by sticking to three instrument manufacturers: LXNAV, Garmin and Trig. LXNAV provided the glide computer (LX9070), which has a good user's group. I will add their wi-fi adapter next year so I don't have to deal with SD cards. Garmin provided the PFD (primary flight display), which replaced all of the old steam gauges. Trig provided the radio and transponder, and solved the ADS-B out issue. I also had Schleicher install all of the instruments, and they did a GREAT job. This isn't an option for you, so it is either a DYI job or find an avionics shop.. I also switched to LFP batteries with a total of 32 AHr of capacity. This is a MUST for a glass cockpit as my typical current draw is 1.9 A. BTW, I also have PowerFlarm, but I don't call that an instrument.

I have flown with this setup for an entire season and LOVE IT! About the only thing I might add is a dedicated Flarm display.

Tom

Any pictures, please?

Here you go:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/765972...57712179805181

Looks different! Is the lower vario (S8?) operating independently of the 9070,
what do you usually have displayed on it, and why is it in m/s?

Are you using ADSB-in for anything?

Can you control the radio from the 9070?

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