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by Steve_r
Sat Jan 25, 2025 6:38 pm
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: Explorer Lite artificial horizon wandering
Replies: 5
Views: 4581

Re: Explorer Lite artificial horizon wandering

Thanks for the ideas. I've tried everything i can think of (just reset the Gyro Bias again) but I still get the same issue. Is there a way to check the internal battery without removing the screen? Wish I could figure out what is wrong with the internal AHRS, not really wanting to purchase external ...
by Steve_r
Sat Jan 04, 2025 5:04 pm
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: Explorer Lite artificial horizon wandering
Replies: 5
Views: 4581

Explorer Lite artificial horizon wandering

I have had the Explorer Lite in an aircraft for 320hrs and 5 years now. I initially had trouble with it randomly failing to boot up, and crashing during use. I removed all excess files, maps etc and designed a very basic screen, now boot up seems stable. It doesn't like being powered on during engin...
by Steve_r
Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: RPM issue
Replies: 5
Views: 3952

Re: RPM issue

I am afraid I don't have a fix for this...but I have exactly the same problem. I have an Explorer Lite with RDAc XG, engine is a Jabiru. All worked perfectly for the first 2 years and now I get erratic RPM above 2000rpm for the first 5 mins of a flight. It then settles down and works fine. I also ha...
by Steve_r
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: Inaccurate EGT readings
Replies: 4
Views: 5309

Re: Inaccurate EGT readings

Hi Rainer, Thanks for the reply. The Swift EGT probes are K-type and there are no extensions fitted. I started off with the probes at Jabirus recommended 120mm from exhaust outlet and then after seeing the low temps, filled the holes and moved the probes to 70mm (recommended by Jabiru engineer) but ...
by Steve_r
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: Inaccurate EGT readings
Replies: 4
Views: 5309

Inaccurate EGT readings

I have an Explorer lite with an RDAC XG running four Swift EGT probes on a Jabiru 2200. All four probes display between 400-520 degree C during a normal flight. This seems exceptionally cold! The engine runs beautifully, plugs are a lovely tan colour etc so I believe the problem is not the engine. I...
by Steve_r
Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: Deep scratch on my Explorer Lite
Replies: 4
Views: 5609

Deep scratch on my Explorer Lite

I was working behind my panel one day, tidying up some cables and checking everything was OK, when I refitted the panel I had that heart sinking realisation that the screen of the Explorer Lite had been resting on the top of my control stick.....many expletives ensued.... Question is...can I do anyt...