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Gary,

The Sport model is the one I installed since panel space was limited for the retrofit. They are the AOA's previously designed and owned my Jim Franz.

I do not have the gear warning option, since I have the gear warning circuit board added to the RMI Encoder. It is a red LED next to the gear switch. The audible gear warning feature would be a nice item to have though. Some sort of gear warning feature is a good backup for a distracted pilot in the pattern.

http://advanced-control-systems.com/Products/AOA/aoa.html

If you decide on this particular one, I can pass on to you what I did regarding the mounting of the portion that goes in the wing (my plane does not have removable wing tips).

Gary Edwards

LNC2 N21SN

Gary, which one would you recommend?

Gary Melton

N320GG

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From: Gary Edwards

Andres,

I can relate more to your AOA contribution than I can with John's abrasive post. John explains his point of view with a hammer approach (military style).  Terrance also makes a readable case for an AOA.

I have no military pilot experience (am envious), although I have multiple hours in Hueys in Viet Nam. I would be considered a low time pilot by military standards. I have flown my Lancair without the AOA, then with the AOA. I like it.  For me, I feel it helps me "one notch" more than without it to be a better pilot. Hopefully, in the future, in a pinch, it will give me a better advantage.

I am a Technical Counselor for an EAA chapter. I speak of the "nothing to lose by installing an AOA" with builders I am involved with.  They decide whether to install and use it.

Gary Edwards

LNC2 N21SN