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Old December 6th 07, 10:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Dave Butler
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Default using GPS derived altitude/heading and "attitude" displays foraircraft control

My posting provided useful information... and your posing provided what?

Cop

karl mcgruber wrote:
Hey, another worthless post from a newsgroup cop!!!!

"Dave Butler" wrote in message
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Todd W. Deckard wrote:
I have seen the high end GPS units present a psuedo panel display (I
am specifically refering to the Garmin 296).

It provides a DG/HSI presentation, GPS derived altitude,
turn-and-bank and vertical speed.

Has anyone experimented with this to maintain level flight in lieu of
actual gyroscopic instruments. I am *very*
skeptical of this, but have heard it suggested. Has anyone
experimented with recovering from an upset using it?
I would be eager for first hand experiences.


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I am curious if anyone has played with a hood and one of these gyro
displays. Let me know.


I think you are late to the party. Please search the archives of this
and other aviation newsgroups and you'll find lots of people have
experimented with this under the hood. I think you'll find the
consensus is that in an emergency it can help you, if you're in a
relatively stable, slow airplane.