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DIGITAL REDUNDANCY
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Photo by S.M. Spangler
batic RV-10 because he didn't want to leave
anyone at home, not even the dog.
Halmos starting building his quick-built
kit four years ago and made its first flight
in May 2014. He started thinking seriously about its instrument panel during a
weeklong RV builder's course in Eugene at
Synergy Air, where he met Gary Worrell of
Aerotronics, who taught the avionics section of the course.
"I was nowhere near writing the panel
check, but he was ready to sit down and talk,
to go over my thoughts and ideas," Halmos
said. "He gave me his cell number and said
to call when I had questions along the way."
When Worrell retired from the shop in
Billings, Montana, before Halmos' first
flight, Jason Smith, who took over the
shop's experimental division, continued as
his always available sounding board and
avionics guide.
There was never any question of building the panel himself. Building a reliable,
John Monnett and the cockpit of the Sonex Aircraft JSX-2 SubSonex single-seat
safe system using components from differjet. With limited space, the MGL Avionics 8.5-inch iEFIS Touchscreen provides all
ent manufacturers - and testing its capanecessary flight and powerplant information. On the pedestal beneath are the
RPM and EGT indicators and warning lights for the PBS TJ-100 turbine engine,
bilities - required expertise, experience and
the control head for the MGL V-6 comm radio, the audio panel and the oxygen
equipment that were beyond him. Choosing
system. The red flag to the right is for the BRS airframe parachute.
equipment from different original equipment manufacturers was part of his all-digly-mounted Dynon Avionics transponder and FreeFlight Systems
ital redundancy plan "because I didn't want
combo that provides ADS-B Out and In services.
to rely on the software of one company," Halmos said.
"This is the panel of my dreams," Halmos said. "ADS-B was a
The RV-10's instrument panel seems unadorned. Two Advanced
part of it from the start because the deadline is drawing close."
Flight Systems 5600 screens serve as his primary flight and multi
Halmos calls the Vertical Power VP-X electronic circuit breaker
function displays. Providing everything from angle-of-attack to synthetic vision, one backs up the other. A TruTrak System Gemini PFD system "the heart, the backbone of the entire installation." Integrated
with the EFIS, it saves weight and money while adding capabilities,
in the lower left corner of the panel backs them up.
"It's essentially a six-pack of instruments in a 3.125-inch hole," from starter and alternation protection to wig-wag light control, and
detailed information of how much power the airplane was drawing.
Halmos said. "It has a dedicated battery backup and its own software. The only thing it gets from the airplane is the pitot-static line. The RV-10 has one 12-volt battery, a PlanePower 60-amp alternator,
and a 20-amp backup alternator on the engine accessory pad. Behind
If everything goes dark, it can stand alone and get me to a safe landing. That helped settle my mind that we're going to have electronics the panel are two TCW backup batteries, one for both AFS displays
and the other for the Gemini.
keeping the lights on in the plane."
Halmos is anxious to make his first long cross-country in the air
A Garmin GTN 750's communication function is supported by a
GTR 225, and their audio is controlled by a PS Engineering PMA plane, and EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was his goal
8000BT (for Bluetooth). At the top of the panel are the controls for when we talked three weeks before the event. But he's only about
halfway through the airplane's 40-hour Phase 1 test flight period. A
the AFS autopilot and the Flight Data Systems GD-40 carbon monoxide monitor. Below are a handful of necessary switches: master, Federal Aviation Administration requirement for all new homebuilt
alternator, avionics, boost pump and pitot heat. On the pedestal are
the switches for exterior and interior lights. Unseen are the remoteContinued on page 32
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News October 2014
Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View from Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
The King is Back
Member Profile
Digital redundancy and plug-and-play capabilities
What’s Working?
Aviation Aces
Deterring avionics theft takes effort, money
Member Profile
Meet the AEA board of directors
Stay connected to the cloud, while flying in the clouds
Smartphone connectivity goes airborne
Business Basics
Marketing Report Card
AEAviators
Touchy-Feely Avionics
What’s New
Marketplace Classifieds
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Avionics News October 2014 - The View from Washington
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Avionics News October 2014 - The King is Back
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Avionics News October 2014 - Smartphone connectivity goes airborne
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