Wed, Mar 30, 2011
The major GA Avionics manufacturers continue to impress us with
the capabilities they cram into today's instrument panels... for a
price... but just as impressive are the efforts of a number of
sport aviation avionics manufacturers to keep such capabilities
priced at affordable levels.
After several years of development, MGL Avionics has rolled out
the XTreme mini EFIS ... a functional primary flight display (PFD),
engine monitor, fuel computer and basic GPS built into a compact
package. It mounts in a standard round 3 1/8" hole (offset) and
boasts a bright 4.3" diagonal sunlight readable display.
The XTreme can be used as a PFD or PFD/Engine monitor, depending
on the application. It can be used as primary instrumentation or as
a backup gauge to a large EFIS. The XTreme includes a built-in GPS
that is used for Ground Speed, Range Calculations and as a
backup/control to the AHRS and will soon include a basic GPS
Navigator via a free software update. Direct To, and Basic Route
navigation will be supported (no moving map).
The basic unit has been introduced at a special price of $1,000,
and includes the built-in GPS and antenna. To add a full AHRS
package, another $1,260 is required. Without the attitude sensor
the XTreme will still display a GPS-derived bank angle (no pitch
information), so it can be used without AHRS sensors if necessary.
If engine monitoring is required, an RDAC (Remote Data Acquisition
Computer) must be added (starting at $160) and also a full
complement of engine and fuel sensors.
A PC-based program that simulates the functions and setups of
the XTreme is available for familiarization with the mini EFIS
before and after purchase.
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