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So I've been pricing a complete modern panel for the Commander I'm buying, and have pretty much decided on Aspen, I like the modular nature of their panels in particular.
Anyways, a big selling point of theirs is that their panels are redundant. If one tube goes dark, press a button and it 'becomes' another one. And they have battery backup to boot.
Due to that modular/redundant design, the FAA allows the removal of the vacuum gyros if you have multiple Aspen panels, you just need a backup attitude instrument.
"Great!" I thought, I'm all for throwing vacuum pumps away. "How much for the standby electric attitude indicator?"
4185 dollars, and a 750 dollar battery to go with it.
Gotta love the completely ridiculous and asinine market that is general aviation, huh?
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Anyways, a big selling point of theirs is that their panels are redundant. If one tube goes dark, press a button and it 'becomes' another one. And they have battery backup to boot.
Due to that modular/redundant design, the FAA allows the removal of the vacuum gyros if you have multiple Aspen panels, you just need a backup attitude instrument.
"Great!" I thought, I'm all for throwing vacuum pumps away. "How much for the standby electric attitude indicator?"
4185 dollars, and a 750 dollar battery to go with it.
Gotta love the completely ridiculous and asinine market that is general aviation, huh?
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