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Reader Correspondence: March 2021

MORE ANGLE OF ATTACK

Awhile back I put an Alpha Systems AoA in my Cessna 182. The instrument was difficult to calibrate, but Mark Korin—the owner of Alpha systems—got on the phone for a half-hour with me when I was calibrating my unit. Turns out I’m very happy with the panel-mounted display. I almost never look at airspeed now.

But when I do it to my next plane I will use the flush-mount or the Alpha Eagle display. Can you guys do an in-depth report on software-based AoA? I’m skeptical about this technology. And while you’re at it, how about a fresh look at LED versus HID landing lights?

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.