Provides both voice and visual
warning if the landing gear is not in the correct position for
either a runway landing or a water landing.
Airspeed activated, activation speed is easily
set from 45 to 120 mph.
Works with aircraft having 1, 3, or 4
indicating lights or simple switches that provide gear position.
The P/N 2048 Gear Warning system for Experimental amphibian
aircraft consists of a small electronic module (2.5 inch by
3.25 inch weighing less than 1 lb), and a panel mounted switch with
light. The system is airspeed activated. The activation speed can be
easily set using a screwdriver.
On takeoff once the speed has exceeded the activation speed, the system activates. A
time delay is built in to prevent false triggering due to speed
fluctuations. The light in the switch illuminates when the system is
activated. The pilot can push the switch at any time performing a
self test of the system. If the electronics are functioning, the
pilot will hear the voice message "TEST O.K." in his headset, and
through the built in speaker. Pushing the test switch and holding it
for 2 sec. places the system in the disengage mode which temporarily
disengages the system for slow flight. During this period, the light
in the switch flashes indicating the system is disengaged. Pushing
the switch again re-engages the system.
As the aircraft slows for landing, the system enters the landing
mode. The light turns off, and the electronics then checks the gear
position lights to determine the gear position. If the wheels are
retracted for a water landing, the pilot will hear the voice message
"WATER LANDING, WATER LANDING" in a female voice in his headset, and
through the built in speaker. If the aircraft is making a water
landing, the pilot can then push the switch canceling the voice. If
the wheels are down, the pilot will hear the voice message "RUNWAY
LANDING, RUNWAY LANDING" in a male voice. For multiple light
systems, if the electronics determines that all the wheels are not
in the same position, the pilot will hear the voice message "CHECK
LANDING GEAR, CHECK LANDING GEAR" alerting him of the problem.
If the aircraft has flaps, a flap switch can be added to cause
the landing sequence to be initiated whenever the flaps are fully
extended. The unit also includes an airspeed activated switch which
closes whenever the airspeed is above 45 mph. This can be used to
activate a transponder, Hobbs meter etc.
The unit is sold as a complete system including the electronic
unit, a pre-made cable assembly, a pre-wired switch, connecters,
mounting hardware etc. You can find detailed installation
information and can review the installation manual by clicking on
2048m.
