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Has anyone used the Stratomaster Smart singles or Maxi Single instruments?http://www.lightflying.com.au/Strato...les.htmI'm thinking of buying their altimeter/asi combo (ASX-2) as its cheaper than buying the 2 instruments separately in good quality analogue instruments.Also, may consider an engine management system at a later date like the EMS-1.If anyone has used the small stuff from this range, I'd be interested in hearing the feedback.telfFlying - The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. (Douglas Adams-The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
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G'Day Telf,We put 2.25" Smart Singles on Butterfly and Monarch. Allan had trouble reading the EMS 582 unit but no probs with the ASX-1, he upgraded to a 3.5" EMS-1 for his 582 rotax, bigger and easier to read.I see the ASX-1 no problems and occassionally struggle to read the EMS 503 engine rpm and flight timer under some light conditions, these are both 2.25" I have had no technical probs and like the fact that two small instruments, very light, give extensive engine and flight management info. I now see Larry Neal is installing the 3.5" instruments on the US Monarch, I will follow suit.Bernard is a great bloke and very efficient, give him a call he will look after you.[
]Cheers,Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com
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Thanks Greg.That was the sort of info I was hoping for.I would have got the larger ones anyway as my eyesight isn't perfect.Its just good to hear that they do what they promise with little fuss.telfFlying - The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. (Douglas Adams-The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
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Waddles,Any more comments on this...telfFlying - The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. (Douglas Adams-The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
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Hey Telf,Mate I'd never done anything like wiring in instruments, soldering ect. My 503 setup was very easy to install and does exactly what it's suppose to do.I do know that Allan's EMS-1 3.5" had a glitch which upon return to Bernard was promptly sorted. Can't remember what the go was. Allan's away at present. Daj (David Johnston) will know what the deal was. He will probably post info for you.Fly Safe,Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com
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The wiring doesn't worry me as I'm a spark by trade, not that I do it at the moment.Its just good to hear that probs get sorted quickly.telfFlying - The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. (Douglas Adams-The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
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G'day telf,Allan found that the Hobbs meters in his new EMS-1 didn't work properly ie the minutes would stay logged but not the hours. My unit had the same fault (a bad batch?) so I sent it back to Bernard for reprogramming. The turn around time was a day or two. In other words, Bernard's service is second to none - he's also a great guy to deal with.Allan very kindly offered to test fly my "new" unit and was so impressed with it that he decided to keep it - apparently.[
]The 3.5" instruments are the way to go for us older youngsters.Daj
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G'day Telf,I am using these instruments in my 2 seat project (ALT-1, ASI-1, FF-1, HRS-1, & 2 x RV-1), simple to install and even simpler to programme and use.Image Insert:
Regards,ChristopherSpeaking without thinking; is like shooting without taking aim - Spanish Proverb
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Very Nice Chris, how are you Mate? Project looks like it's advanced a good deal since the last pic. Are they the 2.25" or the 3.5" ?Regards,Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com
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G'day Mitch, I am well thanks buddy.Yeah project is almost complete, not long too go now.Instruments are 2.25".Was good to catch up with you at the Nats, will keep in contact.Regards,ChristopherSpeaking without thinking; is like shooting without taking aim - Spanish Proverb
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Hey Chris,You Bet! How's Lou going, do you guys keep in touch? Don't be shy with the pics, keep em commin.What's your flying status, are things going well?Cheers,Mitch. www.thebutterflyllc.com
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Every one to there own,I s,posepersonally I find orange needle on black backgroud analoge gauges faster to scan.My experience with LCD instruments in less than perfect enviroments to be far more unreliable and harder to read.Must admit that glass cockpits look nice and being programable with memory funtions would almost tempt me to go that wayMitch,DAJ.Telf this is not a critism but personal choice after having LCD in machinery continually having to be repaired,usually the back lighting has been the worst offender,followed by bars dissapearing.Talking bout machinery,with electric controlled motors now days using pulse current rather than continual voltage,it dosen,t take much to put them on the side of the road now days,being a cocky the days of fixing somthing with a bit of hay band or number 8 are all but gone,CheersPockyboundry rider
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I tend to agree with finding analogue instruments easier to scan and viewable in all daylight conditions. My GPS with a supposedly sunlight viewable state of the art screen... is really best at night. [8D]I'm looking into dual and quad gauges of the old style that use little or no power. A few can be found here:- http://www.frostalarm.com/cat/hindex.html Dave
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Pocky,No argument from me on the better readability of analogues. However, the small instrument pod on the Monarch limits how much info you can display - lots of digital or a little analogue. No contest really.Of course you could argue the point about how much info you really need beyond the seat of your pants.Daj
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Airspeed, Altimeter, Compass, basic engine guages (specifics depend on engine), and yaw string. Rotor RPM is nice too.
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