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What does RTFM stand for ?
Read the Fuc.ing
Manual :)
Is that an Aviation type cable?
Yes, both shielded and
unshielded are available. With a long run, like in a pusher, shielded is
better.
definitive test later today by doing what I should have done months
ago, and installing my EC2 in Buly's identically configured airplane. THEN we'll
know.
The test went
well. We plugged my EC2 into Buly's harness and immediately got the NOP message
on his EM2. We didn't check the spark, but the engine would not fire at all. We
then reinstalled his EC2. The NOP message went away, and the engine fired up
immediately on cranking. There we have it. My EC2 is dead. Next question - why
is it dead, and did I fry it when I connected it to the old wiring? Have I
corrected the problem by rewiring everything? Of course, we could have tested my
wiring by installing Buly's EC2 in my plane. He didn't offer, and I didn't ask
:)
Well I must say I have some good advice on the Microtech and it was
to leave it alone in relation to Aircraft use. Don't get me wrong it is a good
cheap aftermarket unit for the young blokes cars, but the mechanics have said
they have had problem with a few units.
That's good to
know
Which bring me to the
next question - what size screen ( big or small) do you think would be
best for my poor old tired eyes and I suppose from reading the garb the LCD
screen is the better option.
I like the small LCD screen. I guess it depends on how tired your eyes
are. The small one is plenty big enough for me. Buly has the large screen of the
other type. I much prefer mine. Can you read
this?
Do you
think there is a cost savings on using the EM2 as compared to analogue
gauges?
If you wanted the same
data, then probably yes. Also, all those gauges would take up a lot of panel
space.
You wouldn't even be
able to buy analog gauges to do half the stuff the EM2
does.
I figure they could be added when finances permit!
I'd go with analog
first. The EM2 comes into its own more when you have time to relax and study the
info it provides. Also, in the first few flights you're glued to the engine
gauges for the critical temps and pressures. Later the automatic out of range
warnings are important when you're more confident and aren't quite so
attentive to the engine data.
John (packing up my EC2,
once again)
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