GPSS roll steering for sandel SN3500

[Vref]

Interesting evolution...

http://www.sandel.com/sandel_news_Sandel_Adds_Roll_Steering_SN3500_SN4500.php

I know most of the GA people go for Aspen, however for people wanting to keep there KCS55A compass system and wiring makes this a interesting solution...Less invasive and you can keep the KI256 for steering you A/P....

Don't want to start another GAS debate here...

rgds

Luc

[Bennett]

For what it is worth, I have the KCS 55 remote compass system, and I use an ICARUS SAM GPSS unit between my Garmin GTN 750 and KAP150 autopilot. Great combination as I can set a GPS flight plan into the GTN 750, and the SAM unit "anticipates" the next waypoint, and rolls out precisely on the next leg's course.  Just a tool, but a good one.

[Vref]

Quote: Bennett

For what it is worth, I have the KCS 55 remote compass system, and I use an ICARUS SAM GPSS unit between my Garmin GTN 750 and KAP150 autopilot. Great combination as I can set a GPS flight plan into the GTN 750, and the SAM unit "anticipates" the next way point, and rolls out precisely on the next leg's course.  Just a tool, but a good one.

[pjsny78]

In my "J" I have a DAC GDC-31 GPSS Sterring unit installed. it works great, and will work with your standard instruments. i just push a button and can go from GPS to HDG mode. i love it.....

[DaV8or]

I love the Sandel 3500 and want one, but they just need to work on the price! Way too expensive.

[Cris]

Quote: Vref

Interesting evolution...http://www.sandel.com/sandel_news_Sandel_Adds_Roll_Steering_SN3500_SN4500.php

I know most of the GA people go for Aspen, however for people wanting to keep there KCS55A compass system and wiring makes this a interesting solution...Less invasive and you can keep the KI256 for steering you A/P....rgds

Luc

[Vref]

Quote: Cris

Any idea as to how much this software upgrade is going to cost? 

[M016576]

Quote: DaV8or

I love the Sandel 3500 and want one, but they just need to work on the price! Way too expensive.

[Vref]

Quote: M016576

I got mine (sandel 3500 w/ sg102) on eBay for 3200 from a bonanza owner upgrading to a g500.  Brand new, they are expensive, but some poeple are parting with theirs with low time on the cheap.

If you don't need or want a digital ADI, a (used) sandel 3500 gives you the moving map/hsi features/gps integration for a third of the price of an aspen pro pfd and a 8th of the price of the garmin or aspen w/mfd.

Lots of capability there... If the software upgrade to a gps is under $500, I might have to spring for it.  Maybe... Just maybe... It will be free.  Hey, we can dream, right?

[M016576]

Quote: Vref

I got mine (sandel 3500 w/ sg102) on eBay for 3200 from a bonanza owner upgrading to a g500.  Brand new, they are expensive, but some poeple are parting with theirs with low time on the cheap.

If you don't need or want a digital ADI, a (used) sandel 3500 gives you the moving map/hsi features/gps integration for a third of the price of an aspen pro pfd and a 8th of the price of the garmin or aspen w/mfd.

Lots of capability there... If the software upgrade to a gps is under $500, I might have to spring for it.  Maybe... Just maybe... It will be free.  Hey, we can dream, right?

[DaV8or]

Quote: M016576

I got mine (sandel 3500 w/ sg102) on eBay for 3200 from a bonanza owner upgrading to a g500.  Brand new, they are expensive, but some poeple are parting with theirs with low time on the cheap.

If you don't need or want a digital ADI, a (used) sandel 3500 gives you the moving map/hsi features/gps integration for a third of the price of an aspen pro pfd and a 8th of the price of the garmin or aspen w/mfd.

Lots of capability there... If the software upgrade to a gps is under $500, I might have to spring for it.  Maybe... Just maybe... It will be free.  Hey, we can dream, right?

[Vref]

Quote: DaV8or

Yeah, there's always you guys with your eBay stories. When I did my panel, I checked eBay frequently for a 3500 and all I found was people trying to sell them at new prices. I have no luck with eBay. Then there was the issue of voltage. I guess the older 3500s are only 28v and I need 14v.

[M016576]

I priced the gpss software upgrade for the sn3500-  they said $900, and it can be performed in the field (I'm assuming through the USB interface on the faceplate).  Probably won't be making that upgrade anytime soon... A little too expensive for the utility I'd get out of it.  Nice to have the option, though!

[Vref]

tnx for the update, still cheaper then installing a 2 to 4 AMU DAC or other GPSS roll system.

In Europe we are just starting with GNSS approaches...for the time being I will be using the heading select knob.....when this works of course...

[Vref]

Guys, I think I am a very....lucky........I found a SN3500 LED unit for a very reasonable price (it's a 28V unit but this is no problem with DC/DC converter).....I believe this unit is wonderfull. Build like a tank. The install will be programmed for fall (I don't wanna ground my bird when the weather starts improving).

My bird was in teh avionics shop, great service good techinicians I loved it.....I hardly can believe it.  I am very very happy....and feel very fortunate that all my KFC150, HSI and other avionics issues are solved and no major componants are broken (some miswiring when my bird was re-assembled)....Oooooooh man what a day!!!..

The SN3500 comes from a propjet only 160 Hrs on it jeeeeeeees....Sorry Aspen, Garmin or Avydine...mucho dinero for me...my OPS capability will be the same though...;-)

[DaV8or]

Quote: Vref

Guys, I think I am a very....lucky........I found a SN3500 LED unit for a very reasonable price (it's a 28V unit but this is no problem with DC/DC converter).....I believe this unit is wonderfull. Build like a tank. The install will be programmed for fall (I don't wanna ground my bird when the weather starts improving).

My bird was in teh avionics shop, great service good techinicians I loved it.....I hardly can believe it.  I am very very happy....and feel very fortunate that all my KFC150, HSI and other avionics issues are solved and no major componants are broken (some miswiring when my bird was re-assembled)....Oooooooh man what a day!!!..

The SN3500 comes from a propjet only 160 Hrs on it jeeeeeeees....Sorry Aspen, Garmin or Avydine...mucho dinero for me...my OPS capability will be the same though...;-)

[Vref]

Good choice. You are lucky.

[M016576]

Quote: Vref

Thanks Dave, took me a year looking around ..luckely there are still people driving the economy by wanting the latest best...etc...we poorer souls can only profit from it downstream ...;-)))

[Vref]

Quote: M016576

Thanks Dave, took me a year looking around ..luckely there are still people driving the economy by wanting the latest best...etc...we poorer souls can only profit from it downstream ...;-)))

[M016576]

Quote: Vref

Congrats!!!  You're going to love it!  

[PTK]

Quote: Vref

Guys, I think I am a very....lucky........I found a SN3500 LED unit for a very reasonable price (it's a 28V unit but this is no problem with DC/DC converter).....I believe this unit is wonderfull. Build like a tank. The install will be programmed for fall (I don't wanna ground my bird when the weather starts improving).

My bird was in teh avionics shop, great service good techinicians I loved it.....I hardly can believe it.  I am very very happy....and feel very fortunate that all my KFC150, HSI and other avionics issues are solved and no major componants are broken (some miswiring when my bird was re-assembled)....Oooooooh man what a day!!!..

The SN3500 comes from a propjet only 160 Hrs on it jeeeeeeees....Sorry Aspen, Garmin or Avydine...mucho dinero for me...my OPS capability will be the same though...;-)