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keithhickling(at)clear.ne
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Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject: Siun-N-Fun was fun - EFIS

Hi Jos,

Blue Mountain Avionics have just released a new generation 4 version of

their EFIS lite. Small display (3.8 inches) but it has all the previous

features plus now high resolution contoured terrain display as well as

airspace mapping on the GPS screens, showing projected track ahead.. Other

screens show flight instruments (similar to Dynon plus ground speed and

track, wind aloft ) and a HSI display from GPS displaying "virtual VOR". You

can set up any point as a virtual VOR point. It doesn't have ability to

display AOA like the Dynon.



Price is 2750 US dollars I think - inclused all the GPS system. For 3900

they now make EFIS Lite plus, with a 6 inch display.



Andy cautioned me that some people have had some problems with the previous

versions, but it does look very nice. Has anyone on the list used the BM

EFIS lite or sport EFIS ?



Regards,

Keith Hickling.



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europa(at)triton.net
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 4:39 am Post subject: Siun-N-Fun was fun - EFIS

Keith,



We are flying our Europa XS with an older Blue Mountain EFIS 1 and EFIS Lite

for backup.  They work really well and are making test flight easy.  The new

G4 boxes have some really neat features and more are coming - I understand

weather (NEXRAD) will be along soon (Oshkosh??).  And since BMA really only

has one software, the older boxes get the new features.  In our case, we

will have to send the E1 back for additional memory in order to have the new

terrain zoom features.  It was a bit of a pain to get everything set up but

we have confidence that our sensors are calibrated - if you just hook up a

sending unit from ACS or a wire to the VDO on the Rotax, unless you test the

sensor, you don't know for sure.  Last evening I flew airspeed calibration

tests.  Now I will adjust the calibration table in the EFIS to eliminate

position error and indicated airspeed will be the same as calibrated

airspeed.  Really nice!!



Support from BMA is pretty good.  There is telephone support and there is a

discussion board.  I found the board very helpful - you can do a search for

a topic.  You must realize that most use the board for problem solving, so

don't be discouraged, most BMA owners get their systems working just fine.

And BMA can recommend shops that are experienced

with installing and working with their units.  They even offer on site

installation and set up - not a bad way to go if you have difficulty or are

intimidated by electronics.  The other great feature of the board is that

BMA monitors the board and incorporates changes and suggestions made on the

board.  There are several F 117 pilots who have helped Greg revise the HSI

and ADI displays to similar standards that the military uses.  The manuals

are not great, but Larry is rewriting them.  The ones he's done (power board

and G3 Lite) are quite good.



Jim & Heather Butcher

XS Mono, 914 N241BW

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hdwysong(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:32 pm Post subject: Siun-N-Fun was fun - EFIS

Hello Keith -



I recently wrote some software for a buddy that wanted a "poor man's"

repeater for his BM EFIS Lite (... something for the wife to look at

while flying in the right seat).  The refresh rate on the Lite was

horrible in my opinion (~4 Hz).... especially when compared to that of

the Dynon (64 Hz!!).  He claimed it didn't bother him in flight but it

drove me nuts just watching it on the bench.



Reports on the new G4's are encouraging, though.  Update rates are

supposed to be much better (>20 Hz) with all of the added bells n'

whistles.  He has one on order and I'm sure we'll port the repeater

software to it.  I'll report back once we put some bench time on the

unit if you wish.



D



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 	  Quote: 	
		   Time: 11:38:38 PM PST US

 From: Keith Hickling <keithhickling(at)clear.net.nz>

 Subject: Re: RE: Siun-N-Fun was fun - EFIS



 



 Hi Jos,

 Blue Mountain Avionics have just released a new generation 4 version of

 their EFIS lite. Small display (3.8 inches) but it has all the previous

 features plus now high resolution contoured terrain display as well as

 airspace mapping on the GPS screens, showing projected track ahead.. Other

 screens show flight instruments (similar to Dynon plus ground speed and

 track, wind aloft ) and a HSI display from GPS displaying "virtual VOR". You

 can set up any point as a virtual VOR point. It doesn't have ability to

 display AOA like the Dynon.



 Price is 2750 US dollars I think - inclused all the GPS system. For 3900

 they now make EFIS Lite plus, with a 6 inch display.



 Andy cautioned me that some people have had some problems with the previous

 versions, but it does look very nice. Has anyone on the list used the BM

 EFIS lite or sport EFIS ?



 Regards,

 Keith Hickling.

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mhcrowder

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Cary, NC

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: Siun-N-Fun was fun - EFIS

 	  hdwysong(at)gmail.com wrote: 	
		  I'll report back once we put some bench time on the unit if you wish.

	




Please give us an update when you can!  I placed an order for a EFIS/Lite Plus at Sun-n-Fun, but won't be flying for quite some time.  Due to a waiting list, BMA didn't expect my order to ship until mid May.



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