Art,
Yes I could upgrade to a larger, pad mounted alternator but would rather use what I have. I recognize the added expense and complexity of going the e-bus route. And yes, that pitot heat power ...
I am planning an avionics upgrade on an RV-4. The airplane currently has and SD-8 back up dynamo as well as an internally regulated alternator. I plan on installing a Garmin GPS175 and heated pitot a ...