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    Default Dynon D-180

    Has anyone ever installed one of these in a Kitfox, yet?

    I am seriously considering one of these units to go into my IV-1200 restoration.

    It would need to work with or be compatible with a King KLX135A GPS-Comm, 76A Transponder\Encoder and a Garmin Aera 500.

    Thoughts or comments would be much appreciated.
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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    I have the D180 in my rv. I really like it, thought about a dynon for the kitfox, but I always look out the window so who cares. in fact I do the same in the rv. but if stuck in clouds I'll be set in the rv better. I guess stay out of the clouds in the kitfox. The only item that would matter would be the king gps, will it fire up the HSI on the d180. I have the 696 and it does fire up the HSI, do I use it,.... NO. I follow the magenta brick road on the 696. It spurts also info for winds on the D180 do I use that ... NO. I figure it out myself in my head. I trust what I see on true airspeed and ground speed more I guess. Other than that nothing else matters. Now on your sensors, the dynon takes the one wire sensors, if you have two wire, the reading will be too low. Outside of that I say go for it. I would do it again in the RV, no question.
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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    That's been my internal debate.

    Should I do a D6 or other "little" EFIS and just keep the individual engine gauges or should I do an EMS readout or go all in for an all-in-one box...

    I think the all-in-one is more economical than two independent boxes.
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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    don't forget the split screen for ems and flight. The fuel flow computer is awsome.
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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    I think the most compelling feature of an EMS is that it self monitors and alerts you if something goes out of the green. A few seconds additional warning on a loss of oil pressure, for example, could make a big difference.

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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    I have the duel "little" ones and a 696, love the combo. That said a d180 would have given me a bigger screen and worked just as well. I, for one, can't imagine going back to pure steam.
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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    Dorsal, I love your panel. How did you do that printing for the switches?
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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    I have the D-180 in my Series 7.

    I liked the bigger screen, also the split screen ability, interfaces with my Avmap GPS, shows AOA and with the high nit screen is very readable when the sun is coming in the back window.

    I use the encoder from the 180 to my Narco encoder and it works great. I believe the Dynon web site has some info on GPS interface. That's where I found out my AvMap would work just fine.

    The unit is easily setup and can be easily changed if you want to show more or less things on the screen.

    It doesn't take much juice and I have mine tied in to a backup battery setup if I was to ever loose my main electrical system (so I can still have my GPS, the D-180 and the fuel pump to keep the engine running while I'm looking for a place to set down)

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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    War Eagle - Would you recommend the "extra bright" screen as mandatory in a Kitfox?
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    Default Re: Dynon D-180

    Thanks! the labeling is dry transfer lettering with a clear coat.
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