RFguy Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Anyone had experience with these two ? They're a little different The D3 - primarily a GPS indicator box with attitude , slip display and can be portable or fixed. (US$900) https://www.dynonavionics.com/pocket-panel.php The AC-30 is a do all, has pitot/static inputs and gps input and has a DG internal, can be primary or augmentive. Intended for fixed install. (US$1500 + options). Has 'experimental' or "certified' (label) options. This is a sophisticated and capable instrument package. https://uavionix.com/product/av-30-exp/ Wonder how each of them are on readability .... Edited November 1, 2020 by RFguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFguy Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 The AC-30 seems to compete with the Garmin G5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 7 hours ago, RFguy said: Anyone had experience with these two ? They're a little different The D3 - primarily a GPS indicator box with attitude , slip display and can be portable or fixed. (US$900) https://www.dynonavionics.com/pocket-panel.php The AC-30 is a do all, has pitot/static inputs and gps input and has a DG internal, can be primary or augmentive. Intended for fixed install. (US$1500 + options). Has 'experimental' or "certified' (label) options. This is a sophisticated and capable instrument package. https://uavionix.com/product/av-30-exp/ Wonder how each of them are on readability .... Haven't flown a D3 as yet; fitted one for a mate and will be doing the flights soon. I plan to fit one of these early next year so watching the market. The AC-30 looks better for the added price. My pros and cons are D3 sits out from panel in the 3 1/8 hole and also has a power lead to plugs into the side. AC30 fits into the 3 1/8 hole from behind and more features so on top of my list at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I have the D2, superceded by the D3. Great display, easy to interpret. Mine is attached to the Panel with the included hardware, I use a remote Antenna sitting on the Dash as i found the internal Antenna unreliable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba jenny Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Hi Roscoe, have you still got your Dynon d3? Have you been happy with it? I’m trying to weigh up if I should go that way, or spend an extra thousand and go for the Garmin g5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Hi Jenny The Dynon does everything i need and can be removed easily if required. Its your choice, but unless you really need something fancy, cant go past the Dynon D3. Hasnt let me down in almost 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba jenny Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Hi Roscoe, thanks for that. No, I don’t really need all that fancy stuff. My turn and balance indicator has packed it in and was thinking of putting something with a few extra things in the dash. Thought the dynon would be a great idea. Do you keep yours charged in all the time, or remove it and recharge at home? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I have a cable from the cig lighter outlet to the Dynon which keeps it charged while the engine is running, so fully charged all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area-51 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 The Dynon pocket panel is great value for the lower end of the market user wanting a backup HSI; it gives you basic air and attitude data. The graphics are reasonable enough and easy to read in flight. The AV30 is way ahead of the dynon regarding capability. With the new AV-HSI accessory module added it can now provide coupled approaches and compete directly with the G5; there are a few things each can and cannot do. Overall the AV30-E is amazing value for price and offers an array of instrument expansion options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Agree however Jenny just wanted a basic unit providing basic information. For a VFR Pilot the D3 is a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area-51 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Uavionix AV-20 is also worth looking at as a basic turn coordinator and attitude instrument; also has some expansion options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba jenny Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Thanks Roscoe and Area-51. Appreciate both your thoughts. Agree that the Av30 is far superior in what it does. Do I really need that capability? Who knows , maybe I might need to replace something else in the future, but the AV30 may already have it covered, terrific, or I might just be over complicating my cockpit. Got to think more on this. But the dynon is definitely a good option! Thanks for your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area-51 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 4 hours ago, Jabba jenny said: Thanks Roscoe and Area-51. Appreciate both your thoughts. Agree that the Av30 is far superior in what it does. Do I really need that capability? Who knows , maybe I might need to replace something else in the future, but the AV30 may already have it covered, terrific, or I might just be over complicating my cockpit. Got to think more on this. But the dynon is definitely a good option! Thanks for your thoughts Its just a question of how much you want spend; you can always upgrade and on sell the lesser product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosi72 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 AV30 is not yet approved for IFR, regardless it is good to see competition on the market. I prefer round displays, rather than squared.. https://uavionix.com/faq-items/is-av-30-approved-for-primary-ifr-navigation/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area-51 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bosi72 said: AV30 is not yet approved for IFR, regardless it is good to see competition on the market. I prefer round displays, rather than squared.. https://uavionix.com/faq-items/is-av-30-approved-for-primary-ifr-navigation/ For certified aircraft this is correct; for Experimental aircraft it is accepted. The Av30C will receive its AV-HSI approval later in the year and will still require a TSO nav/com/gps source to be approved. The AV30C is fully compliant and approved for IFR. Edited May 23 by Area-51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area-51 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) Clarity on above; the AV30C can be used as a primary HSI or DG for IFR but currently not as a Localiser VOR or DME. Edited May 23 by Area-51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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