The Murphy Builders Site

Well, this will be a lively discussion I am sure. I will say that I have found this new site a bit puzzling... Why? I never saw a thing wrong with what we have today. I've rarely seen an email that was way "out of line." Occasionally someone will get a bit wound up, but it's not a regular event. I u...

Very good point! I had not spotted that. I would also note that the total "energy" or Ahr are fairly low compared to a typical battery. I'm wondering if these would not be better suited as a backup than a primary. Especially for all the electronics we are seeing these days in the cockpit. Rick Mulle...

Well Jerry, you definitely peeked my interest... did some work with Google and found this group as well.... StarkPower. Don't know a thing about them, but it is an interesting idea.. Even for my truck if you can believe their claims. http://store.starkpower.com/products_byprice_19-1-1.html Next link...

Interesting dialog and debate here. After my initial post I am leaning away from the Skyview or D-60 model for the reasons one sees with the posts... $6k-7k, 8k, ,9k,....etc. The D-100 does most of what I am needing and then some. An comments on the D100 vs Skyview beyond cost? A D-100 appears to be...

I started this saga by taking a look at the gauges I had that my Dad gave me. They came out of his Lancair when he decomissioned it. Most are in good shape. The Attitude indicator needs to be rebuilt ($350 at Century Instruments), I'll need a vacuum pump ($400), I'll need a vacuum regulator ($180), ...