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I installed a pair of those fancy ($450) vents that Sporty's sells.

Royson reviewed them in the newsletter last year.
As he indicated, they are awesome.

The only downside is the recommended relocation of the OAT gauge.
They want you to drill the windshield. Whoa! I don't think so.

I ordered a Davtron 303.
That'll get me digital OAT and voltage.

Ditching my "orange juice" cans will be costly, unfortunately.

Now you know why I bought the Cardinal. It has four eyeball vents like the airliners have. Pretty nifty, and a cute little wing window like on my 60's Impala I used to own...very uptown. Cept, there is no other windows that open, so flour bombing and the likes are out.

Jeff

You are going to love the vents as well as the digital OAT/DVM. It is just hard to believe that it takes an STC to install them.

It was a real blessing the get the OAT down on the panel where I can read it without craning my neck and tilting my head so that my bi-focals will work to read the OAT.

I am also convinced that the DVM is a MUCH better electrical system indicator than an Amp Meter.

Already love the vents. I agree that Digital voltage
is way nicer than an ammeter. Digital OAT will be nice too.

The fact that these simple items require a load of paperwork
neatly summarizes what's wrong with GA, I am sorry to say.

There's a set for sale on eBay right now if anyone is interested. Item number: 4516521177

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Steve I did the same thing with air vent and oat except I used the Davtron 803 unit which is digital clock OAT engine time /flt time (zulu or local) and voltage. It went in the space where the old clock was. Both the air vents from sportys and the clock were more then I expected to spend but they are both of high qaulity and outlast my use. The Davtron unit is also exceptional because of its multi purpose functions. I recommend both products highly.

Will

Bidding has ended. $355 was the winning bid.

I took a look at the Davtron 803. Why did I look??.. Placed the order today ....think I'm gonna like it. Thanks...I think ...is this forum saving me or costing me money? The vents will probably follow...

Great product, the Davtron M803---- http://www.davtron.com/ and has performed flawlessly. No I don't get any commission

Will

Not to beat a topic or product to death here but my A&P suggested installing the out side air temp probe thru the inspection plate just under the wing closet to the pilot side. It accomplishes several things A) makes it accessable if there is a problem B) keeps the probe out of direct sunlight for a more accuarte reading C) if you want to take it out some day all you need is to replace the inspection cover and there are no holes in the wing. Anyway just some food for thought.
Will