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Chris In Marshfield

Joined: 26 May 2006
Posts: 87

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:42 am Post subject: CDI necessary with Garmin SL30?

Hello all,



Other than it being a larger, more easily read "analog" display, is a CDI a necessity with Garmin's SL30?  I see that it has a CDI-like indicator in its display, although I'm guessing (without looking at the manual) that this display doesn't handle glide slope, only VOR and the like.



What would I be missing out on if I chose not to connect a CDI?



Best regards,

Chris

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Chris Owens
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:19 am Post subject: CDI necessary with Garmin SL30?

Hi Chris,



I think of several things you will miss without a CDI on your SL30. You 

mentioned the glide slope. The display does not include the glide slope. 

Though the OBS can be set on the SL30 for the desired VOR radial, it 

requires a combination of a button pres and more than one knob turn so 

is less convenient than a single knob on a CDI. With a CDI, you can use 

a L-R output to couple to an autopilot to follow the needle of the CDI. 

If you are ever going to want an instrument rating and use it, the CDI 

will fit into your scan and be more readible than the SL30 display. I'm 

not even sure that the display qualifies for IFR use.



Hope this is some help. The old timers will probably also respond with 

comments.



Regards,



Richard Dudley

-6A with SL30 and CDI



Chris In Madison wrote:



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Hello all,



Other than it being a larger, more easily read "analog" display, is a CDI a necessity with Garmin's SL30?  I see that it has a CDI-like indicator in its display, although I'm guessing (without looking at the manual) that this display doesn't handle glide slope, only VOR and the like.



What would I be missing out on if I chose not to connect a CDI?



Best regards,

Chris



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Waunakee, WI





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Chris In Marshfield

Joined: 26 May 2006
Posts: 87

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:55 am Post subject: Re: CDI necessary with Garmin SL30?

Thanks for your thoughts, Richard.  I can see where it's quite useful now.



I've been considering an EFIS with CDI components in the software, but I'm debating whether or not I should have an actual CDI as a backup.  I think you've answered that question for me.



Thanks again and best regards,

Chris

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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 11:14 am Post subject: CDI necessary with Garmin SL30?

I purchased a new md200-306 for my SL30/Grand Rapids system which I 

have decided not to use since I will be installing a 3 screen system with 

dual ahrs. If anyone is interested in purchasing it I will sell it for what 

I paid which was around $1450.



Randy



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