Hello Keith -
I recently wrote some software for a buddy that wanted a "poor man's"
repeater for his BM EFIS Lite (... something for the wife to look at
while flying in the right seat). The refresh rate on the Lite was
horrible in my opinion (~4 Hz).... especially when compared to that of
the Dynon (64 Hz!!). He claimed it didn't bother him in flight but it
drove me nuts just watching it on the bench.
Reports on the new G4's are encouraging, though. Update rates are
supposed to be much better (>20 Hz) with all of the added bells n'
whistles. He has one on order and I'm sure we'll port the repeater
software to it. I'll report back once we put some bench time on the
unit if you wish.
D
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> From: Keith Hickling <keithhickling@clear.net.nz>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: RE: Siun-N-Fun was fun - EFIS
>
>
> Hi Jos,
> Blue Mountain Avionics have just released a new generation 4 version of
> their EFIS lite. Small display (3.8 inches) but it has all the previous
> features plus now high resolution contoured terrain display as well as
> airspace mapping on the GPS screens, showing projected track ahead.. Other
> screens show flight instruments (similar to Dynon plus ground speed and
> track, wind aloft ) and a HSI display from GPS displaying "virtual VOR". You
> can set up any point as a virtual VOR point. It doesn't have ability to
> display AOA like the Dynon.
>
> Price is 2750 US dollars I think - inclused all the GPS system. For 3900
> they now make EFIS Lite plus, with a 6 inch display.
>
> Andy cautioned me that some people have had some problems with the previous
> versions, but it does look very nice. Has anyone on the list used the BM
> EFIS lite or sport EFIS ?
>
> Regards,
> Keith Hickling.
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