Pete Schaefer wrote:

"Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired" wrote in message
news:IfyVd.20906$Sn6.20727@lakeread03...

Crossbows prices have dropped over the past 2 years. The AHRS they had
at $10K is now under $8K per UI of 1.


Probably still a bit too pricey for a home-brew rate damper, autopilot,
etc., to be built by a novice.


Now if the made and interface to drive synchro instruments....


All that effort to package up accurate solid-state measurement devices and
you want to drive synchro instruments?

I am a tad old fashioned. Besides, I have yet to see a glass display I
like.


Isn't there some PDA software that uses a Crossbow AHRS to drive a set of
displays?

I think there is such software at Crossbow's site. I can imagine a PDA
as a back up device or temprary upgrade. That is if you want to spend
$8K for something temprary. The PDA can be mounted ona a panel or yoke
clip. Where do you put the AHRS? Strap in to a seat and you have lost a
passenger. I don't know if it would be worth it.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired