Doug,
Why I have two panel mounted comms:
Early in my instrument rating training (in a twin) and on my fifth
approach into a Class C airport, I became mentally overloaded. That
means that the brain didn't just slow down, it stopped! The overload came
from getting plates, remembering where, who and what to call in, tuning
radios to different frequencies, etc. etc. The lesson I learned was to get
all simple workload items done as early as possible to avoid having to do a
bunch of stuff with not enough time.
Two comms make any C/D airport approach, in VFR or IFR, a piece
of cake. At least 20 miles out, I will have tuned ATIS, Approach control
(if any), tower and ground into the two radios (active and tuning
displays). A frequency switch is just a single pushbutton away or comm
switch. Oh, and one radio is a backup for the other should there be a
failure.
Scott Krueger
PS Fancy avionics are fine if you can remember how to work them when you
need to....... Practice, Practice, Practice.
In a message dated 5/13/2012 5:51:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
lancairav8r@gmail.com writes:
My
apologies to everyone for forgetting to include what I am building in my
original message. My project is a Lancair 360 with a custom engine from Aero
Sport power, 4 into one custom exhaust, forward hinge canopy, outback gear.
The MVP-50P I mentioned was purchased a few years ago and I think it's a great
product. If I didn't already have it I'd likely do a combined PFD and EMS but
as it stands now my MVP be a stand alone EMS. Only downside is the extra real
estate used on the panel but even with thew small 360 panel I don't think it
will be overcrowded.
I have received a lot of great advice both
privately and through the list and I thank you all very much. I am now
comparing and analyzing the Advanced Flight Systems EFIS and the GRT product.
Though my IFR flying will be limited I absolutely agree it's either an IFR
bird or it's not. Mine will be IFR capable with appropriate backups so I
definitely want reliable, stable and proven technology.
Thanks for all
the great input. I am envious of all you flyers out there and hope to be
joining your ranks someday soon!!
Doug
Doug
Waddingham
Centennial,
CO
N521DW