View Full Version : Sporty's Electric Horizon
Kiltie
27th Dec 2005, 16:58
http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?Product_ID=7439&DID=19
This standby electric horizon is receiving rave reviews in the States. It is supposedly cheaper but better than its RC Allen equivalent. Does anyone know if it can be fitted to a G-reg machine on an EASA Standard C of A, or would I run in to certification difficulties?
Genghis the Engineer
27th Dec 2005, 17:40
Almost certainly certification difficulties because it's not available with a JAR form 1.
You *might* just get away with a minor mod as an uncertified instrument, placarded not for use as a primary flight reference. Best bet is ask your local CAA regional office how they'd feel about a minor mod application for it.
G
IO540
28th Dec 2005, 08:45
Except for the caging feature this looks a spitting image of a BF Goodrich (or whatever they are called today) unit I have. This
http://www.aea.net/Pilot/NewAvionicsPG05.pdf
suggests it is made by "Castleberry Instruments"
http://ciamfg.com/
and whatever documentation they have should be interesting.
How does it work now? No more AANs from the CAA, AIUI. The STC holder has to apply to EASA direct, or one has to work through a firm that can issue an "EASA STC"?
54.98N
28th Dec 2005, 11:28
Yes, it's made by Castleberry instrucments exclusively for Sportys.
I'll be installing one in my Aztec (n reg) to replace my turn coordinator.
If you want a different solution have a look at PC flight systems. Not certified but because it is “portable” it does not need it! I have an EFIS version which will fly for the first time in a month or so. Last time I looked it cost about 1000 USD.
Rod1
chrisN
30th Dec 2005, 11:58
I have a PC EFIS system that is surplus to requirements. It works quite well, to my mind. It runs on an iPAQ (which you need to possess, or buy separately) and also displays GPS data if linked to a suitable source - I used a Garmin 89.
If anyone is interested, pm or email me.
Chris N.