Builder Spotlight
April 2008 Issue
All About Avionics
The Annual EFIS Roundup. For 2008, electronic flight instruments are smarter, more capable, and a better deal than ever. Here’s the lay of the land.
Having worked with a variety of products from various manufacturers, author Stein Bruch has a lot of wisdom on the ins and outs of electronic flight instrument systems (EFISes) for homebuilts. He dispenses those smarts here, and offers tips on what to consider when making this important avionics decision, including such items as compatibility, reliability, value and ease of installation.
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