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Clean install
While initially thinking just to replace my "Ye Olde GPS moving map"
(no longer made, supported, or reliable), I realized a completely clean install could greatly simplify installation be built and tested 'on the bench' (which it was) not lose days/weeks(months?) trying to retrofit into various layers of 1990s harnesses, assure 100% compatibility between everything, make it all much simpler and more reliable going forward eliminate the next thing that was going to fail or lose support For example, my $5k installed L3 NGT2500 already no longer made or supported. KX155 parts becoming scare/gone KN62 parts also becoming scarce/gone Looking at even the 'modern' point-to-point wiring, I predict in 20 years avionics will be boxes with Power connector in Ethernet cable to central avionics hub Configure and communicate w IP protocols RF antennas as needed Update dbases by cell/wifi/satcomm - maybe position driven? But first, a LOT of FAA dinosaurs and ancient standards will have to settle into the tarpits.
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David Wartofsky Potomac Airfield 10300 Glen Way Fort Washington, MD 20744 |