Just like the Skyview, this EFIS-D10A is also equipped with its own backup battery in case all electrical power is lost in flight. This tiny unit alone has all the functions of the 6-pack! There are no more analog gauges, not even as standby.Īs a backup to the Skyview, the plane is equipped with an EFIS-D10A. It has also replaced avionics such as but not limited to: It has taken over all the functions of the classic 6-pack steam-gauges that the aircraft originally came with. It is a clean-sheet replacement of all the cockpit instruments previously on this aircraft. The new system is called Dynon Skyview HDX. It refers to the instrumentation that the pilot uses.Īs Wikipedia explains, “A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic (digital) flight instrument displays, typically large LCD screens, rather than the traditional style of analog dials and gauges.” What has been upgraded? The term “glass” here does not refer to the material of the windshield. I had many friends from non-aviation backgrounds ask me, isn’t the windscreen already made of glass…? Prior to this, the aircraft I have flown including those in training have all used traditional steam-gauges.īut first, lets have some background info. In this blog post, I’ll like to share my learnings when transitioning to this system. Seletar Flying Club (SFC) in collaboration with MAJ Aviation recently upgraded one of its aircraft, a Cessna 172N (N5748E) to use a glass cockpit.Īs an SFC member, I had the privilege to learn about this new system and fly on this upgraded aircraft.
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