Few pics of a recent Dynon install along with IFD540 in a PA28-140 (upgraded to 160HP)

[Klr94ss]

We also did some interior work for him, installing a TN wings seat kit. He plans on a newer audio panel in the near future, budget was getting close. I think paint is in the future as well.

 

[gusve]

I was thinking about the Dynon system until I find out my S-TEC 30 will not work. I believe Dynon only work with their own AP. Mine is working perfect and don't see the need to invest in another install + AP. Great job, very clean.

 

[Flybuddy]

I was thinking about the Dynon system until I find out my S-TEC 30 will not work. I believe Dynon only work with their own AP. Mine is working perfect and don't see the need to invest in another install + AP. Great job, very clean.

I had a Skyview in my last plane (RV6), the autopilot servos were relatively inexpensive, something like $1500 for the pair. Would think you could sell the S-TEC for more than that to help defray costs.

To the OP, nice looking and very functional!

 

[msires]

S-TEC wants a lot of money for a new STC for a used autopilot, which makes it difficult to sell a used one for any amount worth messing with. Selling it for parts you could probably get more than for the whole unit.

 

[Aussiecat]

I was thinking about the Dynon system until I find out my S-TEC 30 will not work. I believe Dynon only work with their own AP. Mine is working perfect and don't see the need to invest in another install + AP. Great job, very clean.

@Flying_Monkey has a Dynon skyview in his Cherokee 6 and a TruTrak autopilot So I believe they work together, It might work with the STec 30(?)

 

[Klr94ss]

The dynon can feed digital data to a digital autopilot like the TT Via the ARINC 429. I can look further in the manuals to see if there is any way to fully interface to the S-Tec. The Dynon autopilot is very inexpensive, still waiting on STC's for additional aircraft.

 

[gusve]

I dont think is worth the hassle of taking apart, sell it, and buy new stuff just to replace what is working perfectly fine for me. A complete install like flying monkey has will be awesome if I had the extra cash to spend.

 

[Klr94ss]

I dont think is worth the hassle of taking apart, sell it, and buy new stuff just to replace what is working perfectly fine for me. A complete install like flying monkey has will be awesome if I had the extra cash to spend.

I'm the same way, there is a lot of equipment in my plane still that I don't have the heart or budget to remove. I pulled out my century autopilot and replaced with the trutrak because the altitude hold failed. I love the way the TT flies the airplane, but would have not replaced the original had it not failed. Now the Aspen E5... That was definitely a want as my dg was starting to head south and I wanted to get rid of the vacuum pump.

 

[SBeard4]

We also did some interior work for him, installing a TN wings seat kit. He plans on a newer audio panel in the near future, budget was getting close. I think paint is in the future as well.

so what's the ball park on a dynon and ifd 540.
I've got a Cherokee six with a functional legacy autopilot so was holding out for a few more certifications to come through so the autopilot could be done at the same time

 

[vaillankm]

Who did your panel? I have a 140 also with an IFD540 and S-TEC 40. was looking at installing the Dynon system I’n mine, but like you want an autopilot that will work with not only the 540 but also the KX-155 that I have. Btw, I have a KX-125 with mounting rack and connectors for sale.