Question re CNX-80

[ROBIN FLY]

Aviation Consumers in their review said that CNX-80 could be certified with its
built-in CDI. Is it true?

If it is true, does its built-in CDI provide G/S or VNAV indication?

Robin

[Tarver Engineering]

"ROBIN FLY" > wrote in message
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> Aviation Consumers in their review said that CNX-80 could be certified
with its
> built-in CDI. Is it true?
>
> If it is true, does its built-in CDI provide G/S or VNAV indication?

The CDI provides cross track error. (XTE)

[Ben Jackson]

In article >,
ROBIN FLY > wrote:
>Aviation Consumers in their review said that CNX-80 could be certified with its
>built-in CDI. Is it true?

I'm not sure about the CDI, but you can use its builtin annunciator if it's
close enough to the other instruments. IIRC the edge of the unit needs to
be within 11" of the center of the yoke.

--
Ben Jackson
>
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[Ron Rosenfeld]

On 15 Apr 2004 01:44:32 GMT, (ROBIN FLY) wrote:

>Aviation Consumers in their review said that CNX-80 could be certified with its
>built-in CDI. Is it true?

According to my reading of the installation manual, it can be installed
that way for a VFR only installation. The installation must then be
placarded "GPS LIMITED TO VFR USE ONLY" in clear view of the pilot.

>
>... does its built-in CDI provide G/S or VNAV indication?

No, it does not.

You can download the installation documentation from Garmin's web site.


(CNX80 owner)

Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

[Ron Rosenfeld]

On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 04:29:02 GMT, (Ben Jackson) wrote:

>I'm not sure about the CDI, but you can use its builtin annunciator if it's
>close enough to the other instruments. IIRC the edge of the unit needs to
>be within 11" of the center of the yoke.

My reading of the install manual indicates that an external CDI/HSI and GS
are required for IFR operations. No external annunciators are required
depending on the exact position of the unit, as you mentioned.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

[John R. Copeland]

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> "ROBIN FLY" > wrote in message
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> > Aviation Consumers in their review said that CNX-80 could be =
certified
> with its
> > built-in CDI. Is it true?
> >
> > If it is true, does its built-in CDI provide G/S or VNAV indication?
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> The CDI provides cross track error. (XTE)
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<blink>
Yes, that's what CDIs do, by design.
But that's irrelevant to Robin's questions.
See Ron Rosenfeld's answers for the useful information.
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[Tarver Engineering]

"John R. Copeland" > wrote in message
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"Tarver Engineering" > wrote in message
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> "ROBIN FLY" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Aviation Consumers in their review said that CNX-80 could be certified
> with its
> > built-in CDI. Is it true?
> >
> > If it is true, does its built-in CDI provide G/S or VNAV indication?
>
> The CDI provides cross track error. (XTE)
>

<blink>
Yes, that's what CDIs do, by design.

No, that's what PDIs do, by design.