[simpits-tech] Need a plan

[Bubba]

I've been slacking off lately and not working on anything related to a 'pit, 
but since 100LL is about $3/gal. and clicking the radio stack sucks, I want 
a radio stack and GPS. What are the current options for an IO gizmo that can 
handle a nav/comm (16 active digits, 4 encoders, 2 buttons), a transponder 
(4 active digits, 10 buttons), and an AP (9 active digits, 2 encoders, 8 
buttons)? I'm sticking with my original USB joystick adapter idea for the 
yoke, pedals/brakes, and power cluster. I think I'll wimp out and build the 
panel with copies of either SFS or Blue Mountain EFIS. If I can talk Garmin 
out of a display model I want to put an LCD in it and wire up the buttons. 
Always wanted to do that :) The yoke is gonna be fun. Have lathe, will 
fabricate :)

For now I'm just resisting the urge to talk my Dad into a Citabria I found 
for sale. As much fun as that would be, it would SUCK for instrument time. I 
want something that tries to stay right side up and the Citabria just 
doesn't care ;) Besides, I'm going to fly to Reno this year and that would 
be a bit of a nerve wracking flight. Anyone have a mil and a half I could 
borrow? There's a nice T-6 II (PC-7) for sale... ;)
-- 
Steve
mysticz28 at swbell.net
He who seeks will find, and he who knocks will be let in.