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If an AOA system were as cheap as an airspeed indicator, or a vor/loc/gs
indicator, then maybe everyone would be using it. Though there isn't one
on the B-757 that I fly, I'd sure like to see one there too.<
The AOA vane found on the B-757 and other transport category aircraft runs
about $4,000 each side and that does not include the electronics and
software. The B-757 does show some minimul AOA information (coolie hat)
but not much. American Airlines will be getting raw AOA information to the
pilots on some of their aircraft soon I'm told. The simple A/C Spruce and
Speciality stall warning tab and buzzer for experimentals sells for $1,200.
There is an AOA for Lancairs that is relatively inexpensive considering the
above. $890 will get you the AOA Sport which has more resolution than the
heads up indexer used by the Marines and Navail Aviators. It includes
aural voice warnings and everything needed for installation except labor. See www.angleofattack.com for more information.
The experimetal movement is leading the pack in aircraft performance and
inovation, including affordable AOA instrumentation. BTW, I just saw a
twin jet experimental that looks similar to a Citation. It is amazing
what gets done when the government stays out of the way.
Jim Frantz
jim@angle-of-attack.com
LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html
Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair
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