For
a long time I contemplated the start of a web forum devoted
solely to the support of the Chelton Experimental EFIS users. Or
for that matter, any Chelton user who wants to get to know their system
better.
I
myself have a Chelton System, which I consider to be the heart of my
own plane, and is my absolute favorite part of my aircraft. No
matter what kind of aircraft you're flying, if
you've bought a Chelton, you're probably planning to do some IFR
flying. To do this safely, you want a properly installed
system,
that you know how to use. Finding help can sometimes be a
chore,
so this site has been developed fo provide a suitable forum where you
can
direct your questions, without having to always contact the
manufacturers. You probably already realize that most
manufacturers don't have the greatest websites or access to help.
This seems true across the board. You can usually get manuals,
but not often get questions answered quickly and easily. This
site is a members-only site, serving only
those who have actually decided to take the plunge on a Chelton EFIS.
The goal is to keep this forum from degrading into a back and
forth argument for or against other EFIS choices, as the members on
this forum will have already done their homework and made their choice
of Chelton, which I believe is arguably the best EFIS system out there
for flying in the IFR system.
There are also a couple of vendor-allowed areas where you can ask
questions and receive direct answers from vendors such as Chelton
Flight Systems, and Crossbow. This has proved a valuable method
of obtaining the information and allowing it to be shared with others
too.