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Today, 10:37 AM

jeffhughes88 replied to a thread Autopilot malfunctioning in General Discussion

I received the servo back a couple weeks ago and installed it last weekend. I'm happy to report that this did solve the problem. When I scan SV...

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Yesterday, 10:20 PM

MacCool started a thread SV-EMS-220 with 5400 ... plug and play RPM sensing? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

I'm installing a 5400, replacing my old 4500. I have dual P-mags. On the SV-EMS-220, the install manual indicates that RPM sensing is on pin 32, but...

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01-22-2021, 04:47 AM

amekler replied to a thread SD Cards in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

on amazon]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WHFMR2/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=AYWVV0Y3Q3VYP&psc=1 Alan

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01-21-2021, 03:50 PM

sjjonesnz started a thread SD Cards in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

Greetings, I have a AF3500EF and AF3500EM and need to replace the SD cards, but cards with that capacity are more rare than a very rare thing. ...

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01-18-2021, 11:15 AM

Jonathon replied to a thread USB charging port options in EFIS Installation Questions

The PDA360 has a charging port available in both the remote and panel mounted variants. We also make and sell our own dual USB fast charging ports...

1 replies | 81 view(s)

01-17-2021, 02:11 PM

ninerhawk started a thread USB charging port options in EFIS Installation Questions

Can someone comment on USB charging port options available? I believe the Avidyne IFD series has a charging port available on the front bezel. Does...

1 replies | 81 view(s)

01-17-2021, 07:50 AM

Billm replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Thank you Rob, installed the new software, problem solved!

4 replies | 387 view(s)

01-14-2021, 06:12 PM

Jonathon replied to a thread What kind of video would you like to see? in EFIS Training Video's

One of our recent panel customers just made a terrific video showing the whole AOA calibration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AcYi3v_qmk No...

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01-14-2021, 03:05 PM

jfeighny replied to a thread What kind of video would you like to see? in EFIS Training Video's

AOA calibration maneuvers and bottonology for the 5600 with Dynon Heated pitot.

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01-13-2021, 10:51 AM

MacCool started a thread AG6 annunciator and 5400T -- interface? in EFIS Installation Questions

Never mind....I think I have it figured out.

0 replies | 103 view(s)

01-13-2021, 10:21 AM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread AFS and IFD540 working together with Jeppesen and Seattle Avionics Databases in Map Database

The AF2MAPUS.AFM contains only the occasional navaid within the Canadian boundary. The data is supplied for USA and its territories.

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01-13-2021, 03:18 AM

teamrv8a replied to a thread G Meter error in AF-3400s, AF-3500s, AF-4500s ... General Discussion

Hi Shaun, I will have to check when next at the hangar but I have recorded in the Log: Version 7.06.00MV15-AV40 Correct installed version is...

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01-09-2021, 10:34 AM

Ivan Kristensen replied to a thread AFS and IFD540 working together with Jeppesen and Seattle Avionics Databases in Map Database

I buy the "Americas" nav data from Jeppesen for my IFD440 which in almost twice the cost of the $299.00 "USA" only plan . I have to do that in order...

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01-08-2021, 09:35 AM

Rob Hickman replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Send me an email and we will update you to V16 software.

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01-07-2021, 09:07 PM

Billm replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Thanks for the reply Rob, I am running current software 15.01 MV16 I believe it is.

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01-07-2021, 12:13 PM

Rob Hickman replied to a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

What version of software are you running?

4 replies | 387 view(s)

01-02-2021, 08:13 AM

Billm started a thread 5600T Flight Director sensitivity in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

I have always had a problem with my flight director pitch command. Operation is normal in the roll mode, but the pitch commands are overly sensitive...

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12-30-2020, 02:20 PM

MacCool replied to a thread Some questions ... replacing 4500 with 5400? Cables and AHRS... in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

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12-30-2020, 12:26 PM

Jonathon replied to a thread Some questions ... replacing 4500 with 5400? Cables and AHRS... in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Yes a molex or DB9 connector is reasonable and will ease future maintenance.

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12-30-2020, 11:23 AM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread Some questions ... replacing 4500 with 5400? Cables and AHRS... in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

If using the Garmin 18x disconnect the EFIS TX connection to the 18x's RX pin this will help keep it alive longer.

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12-30-2020, 11:11 AM

MacCool replied to a thread Some questions ... replacing 4500 with 5400? Cables and AHRS... in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Good to know, Jonathon. Can I put the wiring from the EFIS expansion cable to the 73102 AF-GPS on a Molex connector to ease assembly?

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12-30-2020, 10:40 AM

MacCool started a thread tubing and cable routing to/from SV-ADAHRS in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

On my already-built RV-9A, I need to run the AOA and pitot tubing from the mid-fuselage entry back to the SV-ADAHRS-200 on the rear bulkhead, and the...

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12-29-2020, 04:04 PM

Jonathon replied to a thread Some questions ... replacing 4500 with 5400? Cables and AHRS... in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Sure, you continue to run the Garmin 18x. Until you blow it up. The Garmin actually communicates on 5v ttl, not rs-232. The greater RS-232 signal...

13 replies | 1125 view(s)

12-28-2020, 02:03 PM

MacCool replied to a thread Some questions ... replacing 4500 with 5400? Cables and AHRS... in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

My old 73101 just plugged into the DB9 port on the back of the 3500. I have the SV-GPS-250 and I'm beginning the install of the 5400...where would...

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12-28-2020, 01:05 PM

Harold Roberts replied to a thread Horizon Level Adjustment? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Iarco, yes, I think it is. I had assumed this would be in the Calibration settings and hadn't looked for it in the Pilot Guide.

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12-28-2020, 09:58 AM

larco replied to a thread Horizon Level Adjustment? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Is this what you are looking for?

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12-28-2020, 07:49 AM

Harold Roberts started a thread Horizon Level Adjustment? in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Is it possible to adjust the level of the horizon in the AF-5500 attitude display?

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12-25-2020, 04:08 PM

MacCool replied to a thread splicing OAT sensor SV-OAT-340? in EFIS Installation Questions

That's an option I hadn't considered. Thanks.

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12-25-2020, 01:12 PM

larco replied to a thread splicing OAT sensor SV-OAT-340? in EFIS Installation Questions

Hi MacCool. A lot of us left or removed the OAT sensor on the wing for cosmetics and mounted the new OAT under the Horizontal Stab. Mine works great...

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