TruTrak ADI
Well here is the latest upgrade to the plane. I replaced the basic turn coordinator I had in the panel with a new ADI from TruTrak. It is a solid state (no moving gyro) AH.
It shows pitch, roll, and gps direction and comes with a backlight. So far I have about 10 hours of flying on it and it works great. Keeping the right side up is easy using it. I played around a bit with it trying to tumble it. If you roll up to 90deg and then return upright it recovers quickly. If you roll all the way around 360deg it is tumbled for about 20 seconds, during which time it indicates low and slightly turning. After about 20 seconds it rights itself properly and continues to work fine with no external input.
3 Comments
Andy – you rolled an RV-9A – shame on you. I am finishing up – have a ADI Pilot 2 in my panel. Pics on you site help me a lot- thanks!
Comment :: June 21, 2006 @ 19:13 am
Thanks Andy!
I’m always fighting that ‘builders block’. Seeing your progress and refinement helps keep me building instead of looking for a ‘flyer’.
Scott E (a 326er)
Comment :: April 7, 2007 @ 22:09 pm
Andy,
You’ve had your ADI for about a year and a half. What is your experienced opinion? Would you still buy one. I’m ready to add one to my 7A but wanted your thoughts.
Thanks
Tom RV-7A N175TJ Flying
Comment :: January 24, 2008 @ 37:31 pm