My observations are in line with Rusty's comments. On the website you
will see that I recommend the LCD for bubble canopy planes like RV-3,4,8,
etc. and VFD for planes with a roof. I started with the VFD in my
RV-4 and loved it 99% of the time. But when the sun was low and at my 6, I
had to shade the display to see it clearly. I liked the VFD look and
will use it in my -8 but will have the popular sun shade installed in canopy to
make it visible 100% of the time.
Tracy (back from SnF, landed at Lake City, parked car at top of hill,
canoed 2 miles to house.)
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 9:42
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Slade, Tracy and
EM2 users...
Those of you with EM's in your panel, please share your
opinions on
placement (pictures if you have em..) as well as switch
placement. Also
share the reason for your choice of VFD versus LCD and your
experience
with that choice.
Hi
Dave,
I have the large VFD
in my RV-3, and figured bigger was better when I got it. I'm less than
thrilled with the direct sunlight readability of the display though.
When I ordered the second EM-2 for my Kolb, I opted for the LCD screen.
From speaking with Tracy, it sounds like the LCD is more readable in direct
sunlight, but perhaps not as nice as the VFD at other times. I plan to
take a look at the LCD display in comparison to the VFD, and decide which I
like better, but this won't happen for at least a few weeks. If the LCD
is that much more readable, I'll probably trade in my large VFD display for an
LCD.
It looks like the
Velocity has a roof of sorts, so direct sunlight might not be an issue
with you. If not, then I'd go with the large VFD.
Cheers,
Rusty (still leaking
a bit, but temps up to 162 Oil, and 182 coolant)