Video: Sandia’s New Standby Attitude Gyro

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Backup gyros are highly recommended for aircraft, whether equipped with glass cockpits or traditional steam gauges.
  • Modern backup gyros are increasingly solid-state, featuring self-contained ADAHRS (Air Data, Attitude and Heading Reference System) and batteries.
  • The Sandia Aerospace SAI gyro is highlighted as an example of such a solid-state backup gyro, retailing for $3,595.
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In glass cockpits and even in those where the pilots suffer through the tragedy of flying behind steam gauges, a back-up gryo is a good idea. Increasingly, these are solid-state gyros with their own self-contained ADAHRS and batteries. At AEA in Nashville, AVweb shot this brief product tour of the Sandia Aerospace SAI gyro. Retail price is $3,595.

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