Primarily for general aviation discussion, but other aviation topics are also welcome.
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By MikeW
FLYER Club Member  FLYER Club Member
#1723813
Oh the Jerusalem one. Interesting mods.
I had a SAN DR1051 that was factory converted to a DR1050M (O200)
Does the Lyc change the performance much?
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By Dave W
FLYER Club Member  FLYER Club Member
#1723817
Yes, the one Mark C flew to Jerusalem. I never flew the aircraft with 105hp Potez fitted, but I had a share for some years in a DR1050M1 Sicile Record: so same wing (as unmodified 1051), same fuselage and 100hp O-200.

I flew both several times from the same strip on same day; the 115hp O-235 and flaps do make a significant positive difference in performance (allowing for prop differences too), as you might expect. But the Jodel wing shows its mettle throughout, naturally.
By MikeW
FLYER Club Member  FLYER Club Member
#1723842
Dave W wrote: DR1050M1 Sicile Record


Negligible differences between my M Excellence and your M1 Sicile Record. Super a/c but a bit more power must be nice in your current one.
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By low&slow
#1723879
The Horis can do magnetic heading but needs a separate sensor fitted. I've had a 57mm Horis in my glider for a couple of years, easily my favourite instrument but then I've no experience of any of the others.
By MikeW
FLYER Club Member  FLYER Club Member
#1723935
Overall everyone seems pretty happy with what they chose :) but maybe a slight query over the MGL - for which I would have to make a new panel anyway.
The GRT does look good but I couldn't find a UK dealer and I think it would be top end of price range.
By thegasguy
#1723948
I have the Avmap Ultra in my D117, it's been brilliant. Magnetic heading works fine.
The 'pseudo' VOR and ADF are excellent.
I used them touring France and Belgium this year as backup to SD.
I agree the Horizon could just save your life crossing the Channel.
There is a software update a mate did for me that makes the QNH quicker to set.
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By Duncan M
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Gas guy, would you mind posting a picture of your panel?
I have a 117 in need of some panel changes, would be interested to see your upgraded panel.
By Duncan M
#1723970
I remember seeing a small write up in a recent LAA Mag for a relatively cheap EFIS.
Called pilot aero or something similar. As I remember it was £400 or so and would also show pilotaware display.
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