Bennett Posted March 13, 2014 Report Posted March 13, 2014 I just saw articles that Garmin is introducing their own AOA system for both the experimental and certified markets. The first release will be for the experimental market using the G3X box for display. The certified version is said to be available in the third quarter of this year. What is interesting to me is that the AOA probe seems to be integrated into the airspeed probe, and if so, that would sure simplify the installation. It will come in heated and unheated versions, with an expected price of about $1500 according to the articles I read. The indicator (GI260?) looks much like the Bendix unit that apparently is designed to sit on the glareshield -looks a bit boxy compared to the Bendix unit, but impossible to guess the size. The Bendix unit is small, but uses what appears to be an OEM version of the Alpha probe, What would seal the deal for me would be having the AOA actually display on the GTN 750 (or GTN 650) or even the AERA 796. By the way, does anyone know anything about a AERA 796 replacement, or major upgrade?
carusoam Posted March 14, 2014 Report Posted March 14, 2014 I would expect the display has two good spots.... Up in the windshield area that is in plain sight while you are focused down the runway. -or- Near the ASI for cross checking. -------------- Having it in the center stack seems further from ideal. I think the center tube might be the place for a line of lights. Heated probe is the way to go. Best regards, -a-
Bennett Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Posted March 14, 2014 I think you are right about a center post mounting. Can't miss it there.
Deb Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 I spoke with Bendix King; it's the Alpha probe with their (BK) indicator (also largely Alpha's documentation). The Alpha folks think the indicator should be on the glareshield (ideally on the left side) so it's in your peripheral vision. The person I spoke with had been a Navy guy; he said to look outside and fly the AOA. They didn't think below the glareshield was ideal. 1
Hank Posted March 16, 2014 Report Posted March 16, 2014 Left side of the glare shield would be perfect, shove it all the way in the corner. It's a natural place to look while making left turns in the pattern. But why is the display unit so large and clunky? 1
Cruiser Posted April 28, 2015 Report Posted April 28, 2015 Has anyone seen the Garmin AOA in action? I am trying to decide on which system to install at annual and I like the looks of the Garmin display and the pitot tube input. Need PIREPs thanks
carusoam Posted April 28, 2015 Report Posted April 28, 2015 https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/in-the-air/avionics-safety/indicators/gi-260-aoa-indicator/prod149850.html In case anyone needs a look at the G offering... 1.6 AMU? Check the details regarding use on certificated airplanes vs. experimental. I like how this thread magically skips ahead about 364 days... Best regards, -a-
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