Nav-Com list

[ngjlaw]

Is there a support document which lists the different nav-com radios that will connect to Skyview for ILS approaches. I was thinking about purchasing a used KX-155. Would I need to install the ARINC 429 for this connection?

 

[thibault]

Neal,
I have a KX-155 installed in my full Dynon panel in a Lancair 360.  There is no ARINC communication provided in this radio.  Mine feeds a King LOC/Converter and then a Garmin mechanical indicator for backup VOR/ILS.  It has no connection to Dynon equipment.  Pretty sure there is no way to interface it to Garmin.

 

[djones]

Is there a support document which lists the different nav-com radios that will connect to Skyview for ILS approaches.  I was thinking about purchasing a used KX-155.  Would I need to install the ARINC 429 for this connection?

Neal,
The KX-155 will not work on the Dynon systems. I would suggest looking for a good used SL-30. There should be plenty of them coming out of Europe.

 

[ngjlaw]

Since I'm mainly interested in a low cost option to shoot ILS approaches, I have discovered the VAL Nav 2000 as a possible option. It operates on the SL30 protocol and costs $1295 new. I saw some previous comments about VOR range problems, but most agree that it is a good loc/ils receiver and incorporates with the Skyview. Any thoughts?

 

[Raymo]

No personal experience, Neal, but folks on the Vans forum (VansAirforce.com) have generally negative views of the VAL Nav 2000 with both operation and support.

A quick Google search will provide some good reading on the topic.