Levil BOM | Opinions?

[redbaron1982]

Hey guys, I'm surprised I couldn't find any posts here in MS on Levil BOM ADAHRS + ADS-B In.

What are your thoughts? It looks like a great backup in case of avionics/vac pump failure. It is 100% independent of anything else onboard. It has it's wind generator, so no need to have an electric connection to the plane.

Also, installing it is something an owner can do? It would be permanently attached to the airframe, but the same as a camera. It wouldn't have a connection to the ship electric system or anything more than use an inspection panel screws to attach it.

[Pinecone]

Drag

 

[redbaron1982]

20 minutes ago, Pinecone said:

Drag

 

They said at 210kt is 1.5lb... doesn´t sound much.

[Will.iam]

With slower airplanes that boom drag isn’t as much of a penalty, but when you buy the fastest certified piston single plane in its class mooney got there by reducing more  drag than the competition and you paid for that. Why turn around and add it back in?

[toto]

4 hours ago, redbaron1982 said:

I'm surprised I couldn't find any posts here in MS on Levil BOM ADAHRS + ADS-B In.

It’s been discussed quite a few times. The search feature on MS isn’t great

https://www.google.com/search?q=levil bom site%3Amooneyspace.com&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

[FlyboyKC]

I have one of these installed on my G. If there is drag it's not enough to be noticeable.
Pros:
1. Provides ADSB-IN nice backup
2. Provides a second stand-alone Pitot static data (once configured is as accurate as the panel mounted stuff.)
3. Provides AOA information
4. Decent backup if main pannel goes TU

Cons:
1. The user interface leaves a lot to be desired.
2. Calibration can be a little bit of a learning curve, I found it easier to calibrate using an Android device over the IPAD, but once configured the IPad is okay.
3. No integration with any other product (Foreflight, IFLY) for Pitot static data, ADSB = yes.  Not a deal breaker, but would be nice to have that data stream within FF on its EFIS view.

Now the $2,000 question would I buy again. Depends on the aircraft. For Cirrus no, for a Mooney, Piper, or Cessna probably. Is it a must have = no, is it a nice to have = yes. Do I regret buying it = no.