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rv10builder(at)verizon.ne
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:38 am Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

I hear that Chelton may be becoming more affordable with a recent  price reduction.. anyone know what Cheltons are going for now? 

 I am thinking dual screen Cheltons versus a OPtech dual, anyone have any  thoughts of the difference between the two and any advantages of one over the  other..

 Thanks!

  

 Pascal 

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2879

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:58 am Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

I'm not sure what they ended up at, but I think it's in the mid or

upper 20's.  A good drop from the way they were headed before.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Pascal wrote:

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		   I hear that Chelton may be becoming more affordable with a recent price 

 reduction.. anyone know what Cheltons are going for now?

 I am thinking dual screen Cheltons versus a OPtech dual, anyone have any 

 thoughts of the difference between the two and any advantages of one 

 over the other..

 Thanks!

  

 Pascal 

 

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AV8ORJWC

Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 1149
Location: Aurora, Oregon "Home of VANS"

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:22 am Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

Razz Deems so we can get an operational report of the Dual OP Techs in flying RV-10s.  A comparison much like Tim’s would sway more builders to consider the former OP Technologies. The other purchasers of OP (I know of four) might pipe up so builders know there are quite a few who have made the purchase.  

   

I understand that Stein has sold at least two customers the G-900 systems to install in RV-10s but have no more info on that development.  

   

As Mike has said, competition is a great thing.  Someday soon we can get Tim to level the playing field with GRT, Chelton, G-900 and OP to do a Head to Head posting.  Then to make matters worse there is the Three Pack Aspen replacement in one, two or three screens.  Don’t forget all those builder placing dual and three screen AFS units as well.  Chelton has done well for three years.  Now the field is quite colorful.  

   

John  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pascal

 Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 7:34 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Chelton pricing/comparo  

  

     

I hear that Chelton may be becoming more affordable with a recent price reduction.. anyone know what Cheltons are going for now?   

    

I am thinking dual screen Cheltons versus a OPtech dual, anyone have any thoughts of the difference between the two and any advantages of one over the other..  

    

Thanks!  

    

   

    

Pascal   

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etekberg(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

I vote that Tim and Deems trade planes for a few flights and report back.  In lurking on this list the only conclusion I've been able to come to is that I don't know enough to come to a conclusion on my own.

  -Eric

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 On Jan 29, 2008 12:13 PM, John W. Cox <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com (johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com)> wrote:

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Razz Deems so we can get an operational report of the Dual OP Techs in flying RV-10s.  A comparison much like Tim's would sway more builders to consider the former OP Technologies. The other purchasers of OP (I know of four) might pipe up so builders know there are quite a few who have made the purchase.  

  

I understand that Stein has sold at least two customers the G-900 systems to install in RV-10s but have no more info on that development.  

  

As Mike has said, competition is a great thing.  Someday soon we can get Tim to level the playing field with GRT, Chelton, G-900 and OP to do a Head to Head posting.  Then to make matters worse there is the Three Pack Aspen replacement in one, two or three screens.  Don't forget all those builder placing dual and three screen AFS units as well.  Chelton has done well for three years.  Now the field is quite colorful.  

  

John 

     

 

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Pascal

 Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 7:34 AM

To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)

 Subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

  

   

I hear that Chelton may be becoming more affordable with a recent price reduction.. anyone know what Cheltons are going for now?  

  

I am thinking dual screen Cheltons versus a OPtech dual, anyone have any thoughts of the difference between the two and any advantages of one over the other.. 

  

Thanks!

  

 

  

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robin1(at)mrmoisture.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

Eric I was totally lost too so I decided to get the G900X. All three seem to be amazing systems however choosing the Garmin prevented me from having to make a radio decision. I have no interest in getting into a technical debate on which is better in what situation. (BTW I was totally impressed with GRT, Dynon for the $) Making an IFR decision as a VFR pilot left me at a severe disadvantage. I will start my IFR training soon after first flight. Additionally I may someday move up to something larger and it has a good chance having a G1000 anyway.   

   

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rv10builder(at)verizon.ne
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

nice panel!

 Congratualtions on the choice!

 Pascal

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etekberg(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

Very nice!  Thanks for sharing the picture.  It seems like the folks with the G900 are very silent.  Please share when you get it flying!

  

 I personally love the G1000 and I would seriously consider ponying up the money for the G900 except for two concerns:

  

 1) I wonder how much Garmin will support the experimental market in the future.  They have a nasty habit of charging mucho money for upgrades.  If they adopt the same support as say GRT it wouldn't be an issue.  In my opinion if you shell out that much $$ you should pretty much get free software updates for the product life, ala GRT and Dynon.

   

 2) No integrated GFC autopilot.  In my opinion that is one of the best features of the G1000.  If they want me to fork over that much cash for an experimental system, they need to step up to the plate and support that feature as well.

   

 In the end I just don't trust Garmin not to screw over the experimental market, so I'll continue to sit on the sidelines.  It's not like I don't have the time.  Hopefully they'll do right by us.

 



 On Jan 29, 2008 6:09 PM, Robin Marks <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com (robin1(at)mrmoisture.com)> wrote:

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Eric I was totally lost too so I decided to get the G900X. All three seem to be amazing systems however choosing the Garmin prevented me from having to make a radio decision. I have no interest in getting into a technical debate on which is better in what situation. (BTW I was totally impressed with GRT, Dynon for the $) Making an IFR decision as a VFR pilot left me at a severe disadvantage. I will start my IFR training soon after first flight. Additionally I may someday move up to something larger and it has a good chance having a G1000 anyway.   

  

Photo hot off the presses. 

  

Robin



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Deems Davis

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 925

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

I'm In ! (But I think Tim might balk at completing the 1-200 hours of 

finishing I've still got ahead of me before flight).



Deems Davis # 406

'Its all done....Its just not put together'

http://deemsrv10.com/

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Eric Ekberg wrote:

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		   I vote that Tim and Deems trade planes for a few flights and report 

 back.  In lurking on this list the only conclusion I've been able to 

 come to is that I don't know enough to come to a conclusion on my own.

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2879

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

You know, it's probably not just me balking about having to do the

fiberglass work, but also you would probably not be too happy with

my substandard workmanship.   You've been doing a pretty darn

good job.  (Of course, I would probably do such a poor job that

you'd be able to fly it in 20-30 hours)

But, when you're done, I'd be happy to jump in for a ride and let you

do likewise.  It's always educational.

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying

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Deems Davis wrote:

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 I'm In ! (But I think Tim might balk at completing the 1-200 hours of 

 finishing I've still got ahead of me before flight).

 Deems Davis # 406

 'Its all done....Its just not put together'

 http://deemsrv10.com/

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 Eric Ekberg wrote:

> I vote that Tim and Deems trade planes for a few flights and report 

> back.  In lurking on this list the only conclusion I've been able to 

> come to is that I don't know enough to come to a conclusion on my own.

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speckter(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:37 am Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

I just might beat you finished.  I have the integrated OP panel and have

everything working now in it.  We will see who gets the head to head with

Tim.



Gary

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MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: Chelton pricing/comparo

Nice panel!  Can't go wrong there.

 

 I've just spent many confusing weeks trying to sort through the IFR panel options.  I'm settling on a Chelton panel and am becoming quite comfortable with the decision.  But the decision would be impossible to make without having some IFR flight experience.

 

 Garmin's integrated 900X takes much of the stress out of the decision process at a price.  It takes some time and perspective to make a cost effective alternative decision.

 

 It's fun to have so many options though. 

 

 Bill "ready to tackle that top after glass class" Watson

 40605

 

 Robin Marks wrote: [quote]                 <![endif]-->       <![endif]-->      

Eric I was totally lost too so I decided to get the G900X. All three seem to be amazing systems however choosing the Garmin prevented me from having to make a radio decision. I have no interest in getting into a technical debate on which is better in what situation. (BTW I was totally impressed with GRT, Dynon for the $) Making an IFR decision as a VFR pilot left me at a severe disadvantage. I will start my IFR training soon after first flight. Additionally I may someday move up to something larger and it has a good chance having a G1000 anyway.    

    

Photo hot off the presses.   

    

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