N8JL GRT HXr
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:21 am
I just upgraded my panel from the GRT Sport SX to the 10.4 inch HXr. It was a relatively easy upgrade since I am using the Approach Faststack harnesses and hub. Installation included cutting the panel for the larger display, mounting the ADHRS, replacing the compass module since they are matched with the ADHRS, removing my ARINC box (it is included in the HXr display) and removing my altitude encoder.
I also have the GRT autopilot servos and the GRT EIS. These were both just change 2 wires each.
Once all the installation was done I had to configure all the serial ports and displays. I basically copied the information from my Sport setup into the HXr. A little time consuming but easy to do. Once all that was up and running it was test flight time. It took just a short while to iron all the bugs out and get used to the new screen layout and buttonology. It's a bit different but the same. I have flown it now for about 3 hours and am already very comfortable with it. It is a great setup and I'm going to be very comfortable flying IFR with this new setup.
Thanks to GRT for offering such a great user friendly and reliable product.
For redundancy I decided to keep my D10A and installed a D1 pocket panel which gives me 3 separate attitude, airspeed, and heading systems. This also gives me the opportunity to have a 2 out of 3 check if one of the systems fails. With the HXr and coupled autopilot system, the SL30's VOR/ILS capability, the certified GNC300XL GPS,the Trig TT31 transponder with the 1090ES for ADSb and a SKYRADAR D2 I have a great IFR platform.
I also have the GRT autopilot servos and the GRT EIS. These were both just change 2 wires each.
Once all the installation was done I had to configure all the serial ports and displays. I basically copied the information from my Sport setup into the HXr. A little time consuming but easy to do. Once all that was up and running it was test flight time. It took just a short while to iron all the bugs out and get used to the new screen layout and buttonology. It's a bit different but the same. I have flown it now for about 3 hours and am already very comfortable with it. It is a great setup and I'm going to be very comfortable flying IFR with this new setup.
Thanks to GRT for offering such a great user friendly and reliable product.
For redundancy I decided to keep my D10A and installed a D1 pocket panel which gives me 3 separate attitude, airspeed, and heading systems. This also gives me the opportunity to have a 2 out of 3 check if one of the systems fails. With the HXr and coupled autopilot system, the SL30's VOR/ILS capability, the certified GNC300XL GPS,the Trig TT31 transponder with the 1090ES for ADSb and a SKYRADAR D2 I have a great IFR platform.