sj
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If I use CC tomorrow morning my truck will spin out of control on the first hill, which is between Eklutna and Mirror Lake. Of course I may have already gotten a ticket for speeding on the downhill sections before that, but not many Troopers patrol that early. I had a rental Eco Boost Ford Expedition in Hawaii. Speed traps over the saddle road are a given so CC is supposed to be a tool. That POS couldn't hold speed on downhills. Not in any of the computerized transmission modes. CC ain't the end-all in my world.
If I use CC tomorrow morning my truck will spin out of control on the first hill, which is between Eklutna and Mirror Lake. Of course I may have already gotten a ticket for speeding on the downhill sections before that, but not many Troopers patrol that early. I had a rental Eco Boost Ford Expedition in Hawaii. Speed traps over the saddle road are a given so CC is supposed to be a tool. That POS couldn't hold speed on downhills. Not in any of the computerized transmission modes. CC ain't the end-all in my world.
I plan to put one in the cub I’m building now. It will be going back and forth between WA and AK every summer.......hopefully. AP should provide a little relief on those trips.
Not many chimed in about Dynon. Anybody out there have experience with their autopilot. I plan to put Dynon glass in and use their servos. Garmin makes good glass stuff but I’ve got a burr under my saddle about Garmin and don’t want to give them my business. I haven’t purchased any avionics yet but will probably do so before April. So, if anybody can provide a compelling argument against Dynon and for another manufacturer your input would be appreciated. Also, any photos of servo installation would be groovy.
Thanks,
Mr. Ed
Installing the Garmin G3X with Autopilot in my Javron, Is there a source for purchasing the pitch servo bridle cable assembly and cable clamps? I have the capstan kit that came with the servo, just can't seem to find where to get the bridle cable and clamps.
Thanks
...... I also put a certified TruTrak in my C-180 recently. .....
I know this is a 2-1/2 year old post, but can you tell me more about this?
A friend of mine bought an (experimental?) TruTrak autopilot several years ago that he was hoping to eventually put into his pacer.
Never did it.
It's a single-axis model, with (IMHO) a very slick servo installation--
it mounts on the control column and has a sprocket which engages the chains which connect to the aileron cables.
I'd like to have something similar in my C180.
Hotrod
Unless you have an experimental 180 (doubtful) you can’t use your friends old TruTrak. Best bang for the buck (4k) is the AeroCruze 100. Formerly TruTrak Vizion. Love mine. While not as feature rich as the Garmin GFC 500 (3+ times the price) it gets the job done.
PM me if you need more.
Lou
My bad. Meant to say 5k. Looks like prices have gone up. GFC 500 is 8-10k plus at least a G5 to drive it. Figure 16-20k installed. It’s the best AP on the market imho.
will you be at JC?
Lou
Be certain to have an access panel to be able to remove that servo at some time in the future. You never know when that time will come.A number of exp builders have added the roll servo under the front seat like Stewart did. Another option is to put it in the wing, depending on wing construction and opening sizes.
Metal wings are easier of course. Here’s a work in progress for a direct linkage but bridle cables work very well too.
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