EHSI Bearing Pointer Option

[6rv]

I have a D-10A that replaced my DG and it is used as an EHSI. It is connected to an SL-30 and 296 via a nav source selector switch. When connected to the SL-30, there are two bearing pointers (active and standby VOR), along with two numeric readings of "bearing to" the VORs.

The SL-30 displays the radial that you are on of the standby VOR. The D-10A and Sl-30 are therefore 180 degrees apart. As it relates to the standby VOR, I find the display of "radial on" is much more informative than "bearing to". This information is used during intersection holds, step down fixes, etc. It is the radial that is published on approach charts, not "bearing to". Two weeks ago, I was practicing an intersection hold using two VORs. The display on the Dynon was confusing and increased my workload. It also increased the chances of making a mistake.

Here is the approach flown:
http://204.108.4.16/d-tpp/0805/05016VGA.PDF
Notice that during the missed, you intercept the 355 radial to ROAME. Having the radial displayed on both active and standby would have made this procedure much easier. During the initial part of the missed, you would be able to tell to relation to and how fast you are approaching the 355 radial.

Is there any option, or future option, to display either "bearing to" or "radial on" of the selected VOR on the EHSI page of the D-10A?

Thank you,

Scott

 

[PilotKris]

Hi Scott,

Why aren't you using the RMI pointers? You've got a graphic depiction of both the radial and bearing (tail and head of the pointer). Isn't that easier than interpreting a digital readout?

A RMI is a fantastic situational awareness tool (especially when overlaid on top of a HSI). I recommend using it.

PilotKris

 

[dynonsupport]

The pointer text is always bearing to, and is not configurable. However, as PilotKris says, the tail of the graphical pointer will be pointing in the direction of the radial that you're on.