Tracy Crook wrote:

I need to get an idea of what size EM2 display would have the highest
demand.  I'm ordering the parts for the first production batch next week and
software development is 99% complete.

The EM2 will be available in two different sizes but both have all the same
other features.  The large format has a panel cutout width the same size as
a standard radio stack  (6.2") with mounting flange out to 6.5".   Total
heigth is 2.875"  with a cutout heigth of 2.5".

There are a lot of planes already out there with very little panel space
left so the smaller version would suit them better.  The EM2-S measures 4.7"
wide x 2.55" tall with a panel cutout window of about 3.5" x 2".The price
for the smaller format is slightly lower but not enough to make that a big
factor.

So, the question is, which would most pilots want?  Any answer or guess is
welcome.

Thanks to all for the encouragement (& patience!) on this project.

Tracy Crook
tcrook@rotaryaviation.com
www.rotaryaviation.com

PS:
For an example of  what took so long, I just spent a week programming &
optimizing the damping factor for altimeter & VSI functions.  Stuff like
this didn't even occure to me when I started.  I saw the need when static
port pressure burbles due to turbulent airflow, wind gusts, etc would send
these readings all over the place.

I vote for the largest display possible. I am getting old and it is hard
to see the instrument panel some times particularly in unusual lighting
conditions such as the sun dead ahead. Yes I know the sun does not shine
all that often in Florida :)

Much depends on all the features Tracy, as perhaps some instruments could be
eliminated to make space.

Give us a list of what this device provides.


Paul Lamar

My question is: Is the display different (bigger digits), or just the
faceplate is different with the same size display (same size digits)?
I would go for the bigger size if the numbers are bigger.

--
Bulent Aliev
Stretched CZ MK-IV W/Turbo Rotary
Ft Lauderdale, FL FXE

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