Stratomaster 3 1/8" Velocity Singles

The Velocity Singles are our latest Singles that fit in standard round 3 1/8” cutout. Using a custom-made high resolution graphics display, these instruments provide excellent daylight readability, even in direct sunlight. In addition they all have built in backlighting making them easy to read at night time. Each instrument includes a rotary control plus 2 independent keys for easy menu navigation and to access specific instrument features. The Velocity range has a switch mode power supply allowing the instruments to be used in both 12V and 24V environments as well as for reduced power consumption. Reverse and over voltage protection is provided.

• Standard 3 1/8” aircraft enclosure (can be front or rear mounted)
• Rotary control plus 2 independent buttons for easy menu navigation and user input
• Alarm output as well as an onboard red LED for alarm notification
• Large backlit graphic LCD with adjustable contrast
• Multiple display screens (model dependent)
• On board voltage reversal and over voltage protection for harsh electrical environments
• SMPS (Switch mode power supply) for use in both 12V and 24V systems as well as for reduced power consumption
• Light weight design
• Field upgradeable firmware
• 3-Year Limited Warranty

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Stratomaster Horizon/Compass

Attitude / Heading Indicators

Meet the World’s most lightweight and compact, fully integrated inertial measurement instruments (IMU’s) and digital compasses.

MGL combined the most advanced and miniaturized components for magnetic field and intertial measurement in a compact format weighing in at less than 150 grams.

MGL uses our AV-1 airtalk computer, a Stratomaster Infinity Single programmed with an application program that lets you choose what you want to display. Horizon, Turn & Bank, or a compass - as you wish, and each mode has options and additional, useful functions.

The display options depend on the attitude / heading sensor package you select...

SP-2 Sensor: Tilt-compensated magnetic compass

SP-4 Sensor: Attitude indication and turn/bank indication

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Stratomaster Precision Altimeter & VSI Indicator

The ALT-X is a 3 1/8” instrument that contains a precision altimeter and a wide range vertical speed indicator. The altimeter conforms to ANSI standard atmosphere rules from –700 ft up to a maximum of 30,000 ft.

The onboard VSI indicator is altitude compensated and can be displayed in either feet/minute (ft/min) or meters/second (m/s). It also offers a digital readout with a wide range from +/-20 ft/min to as high as +/-10 000 ft/min, it also offers a logarithmic analog display with a +/-2000 ft range. The VSI can be calibrated by the user once the instrument has been installed in the aircraft. In addition the ALT-3 provides an OAT sender which is used in the determining the density altitude of the aircraft.

• Precision altimeter from –700 ft up to a maximum of 30,000 ft
• The ALT-4 provides a transponder-compatible serial RS232 output and a parallel Gillham code (gray code) output
• Records the maximum and minimum OAT (outside air temperature) and maximum altitude reached in permanent memory
• Records maximum and minimum OAT in temporary memory since instrument power up

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Stratomaster Airspeed Indicator with Automatic Flight Log

The ASI-3 airspeed indicator is a 3 1/8”” instrument that provides a wide range airspeed indication in both digital and analog formats. ASI sensitivity can be calibrated by the user to cater for errors caused by pitot tube placement. The ASI-1 instrument measures airspeed from 16mph to 250mph and is well suited to slower aircraft due to very good sensitivity and linearity at low air speeds.

• Measure airspeed from 16mph to 250mph and is well suited to slow aircraft due to very good sensitivity and linearity at low air speeds.
• Includes a 24 entry automatic flight log
• Includes an air-distance trip counter and a flight timer
• Airspeed units can be set to miles per hour (mph), kilometer per hour (km/h) or nautical miles per hour (knots)
• Contains a programmable low/high airspeed alarm
• Records maximum airspeed reached in permanent memory
• Analog bar graph indicating airspeed with markers for Vs, Vf, Vno and Vne

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Stratomaster Altimeter and Airspeed Indicator

• Precision altimeter for –700 ft up to a maximum of 30,000 ft
• Provides a parallel Gillman code interface for transponders when used in combination with the MGL Avionics CNV-AT.
• The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters. Local pressure can be set in millibars or inches or mercury.
• Airspeed ranges from 16 to 250mph and is well suited to slow aircraft due to very good sensitivity and linearity at low air speeds. Airspeed can be displayed as IAS or a calculation based TAS.
• Includes a 24 entry automatic flight log
• Includes an air-distance trip counter and a flight timer
• Airspeed units can be in miles per hour (mph), kilometer per hour (kph) or nautical miles per hour (knots)
• Contains a programmable low/high airspeed alarm
• Records maximum airspeed and altitude reached in permanent memory

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Stratomaster Universal Engine Monitor

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The E1 universal engine monitor combines in one compact 3 1/8” format instrument all that is needed to monitor most smaller aircraft engines from two-stroke ultralight engines to medium sized four strokes such as from Rotax, Continental and Lycoming. Most automotive engine conversions can benefit from the use of the E3 engine monitor.

The E1 can measure up to 4 EGT/CHT channels, a universal RPM input, a universal temperature sender input, a universal pressure sender input and the aircraft’s supply voltage.

• 66 different engine setup configurations possible
• Universal, programmable rev counter (engine RPM) with digital and analog readout, with a programmable high alarm limit
• Programmable engine Hobbs meter (password protected) and running timer (flight timer) with automatic flight log
• Can monitor up to four programmable thermocouple channels for EGT and CHT probes with a user programmable high alarm limit
• A universal temperature sender input with a user programmable low and high alarm limits
• A universal pressure sender input with a user programmable low and high alarm limits
• Supply voltage measurement up to 30V with a user programmable low and high alarm limits
• Maximum recorded values for all measured values are stored in non-volatile memory
• High accuracy: Built in thermocouple linearization curves and cold junction compensation
• Thermocouple temperature probes can be common K, J or E-type thermocouple probes
• Uses standard automotive temperature and pressure senders
• Special Rotax 912/914 engine monitor mode utilizing the standard built in Rotax NTC CHT probes
• Supports the new Rotax 912/914 4-20mA oil pressure sender

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Stratomaster Fuel Management System

The FF-3 fuel management computer is a 3 1/8” instrument intended for efficient monitoring of fuel related information for single or dual fuel tanks onboard small aircraft and related applications.

The FF-3 unit can connect to one or two fuel flow senders, one or two fuel level senders or both. Full functionality is available with both senders or only with a fuel flow sender using calculated fuel levels based on fuel usage. Differential fuel flow calculations are also supported for fuel return systems. Fuel injector systems are also supported.

Standard automotive fuel level senders can be used, even with odd shaped tanks due to a comprehensive, multi-point calibration system. Most fuel flow senders can be used and the K-factor of the sender can be entered into the system for simple calibration. MGL Avionics supplies a lightweight dual range fuel flow sender that is ideally suited for the FF-3.

In addition, the FF-3 can be connected via the airtalk communication link to the Stratomaster Infinity ASI-1/ASX-1 or Velocity ASI-3/ASX-2 for automatic range calculation which is based on current fuel usage, fuel remaining and current airspeed.

• Advanced fuel computer with 17 different modes of operation
• Supports single or dual fuel tanks
• The FF-3 can connect to one or two fuel flow senders, fuel level senders or fuel injectors
• Differential fuel flow calculations are also supported for fuel return systems
• Fuel flow by the means of measuring the fuel injectors on time is also supported
• The FF-3 can connect to a Stratomaster ASI-1/ASX-1/ASI-3/ASX-2 via the airtalk protocol or to a NMEA enabled GPS receiver for range based calculations. It can also accept a manually entered cruising speed for range calculations
• Standard automotive fuel level senders can be used, even with odd shaped tanks due to a comprehensive, multi-point calibration system

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Stratomaster Flight II Primary Flight Instrument

The Flight-2 is a compact, multifunction complete primary flight system intended as a main flight instrument on smaller aircraft or as a backup / secondary flight instrument in larger aircraft. This 3 1/8” instrument provides many functions from an altimeter, airspeed indicator, fuel level and flow, engine RPM and many secondary functions, including an automatic flight log. The Flight-2's light weight, small size and high level of functionality makes it an excellent choice for many applications.

The Flight-2 makes an ideal companion to the Velocity E1 universal engine monitor for a compact, low cost yet highly functional and complete cockpit solution.

• Altimeter (–700ft (-213m) to 30,000ft (9144m)). Altitude can be displayed in feet or meters. Local pressure can be set in mbar or in “Hg.
• Airspeed indicator (16mph to 250mph).
• Altitude compensated digital VSI indicator (+/-20 ft/min to +/-10 000 ft/min) and a logarithmic analog VSI indicator (+-2000 ft/min range). VSI can be displayed in ft/min or m/s.
• Automatic flight duration timer
• Fuel flow (optional fuel flow sender). Fuel flow can be displayed in liters or Gallons.
• Fuel level calculated from fuel flow or from a fuel level sender
• Multi point fuel level sender calibration to compensate for odd shaped tanks and nonlinear fuel level senders
• Current range estimate (range at current speed and fuel burn). Can be displayed in statute/nautical mile or in kilometers
• Fuel bingo estimate (time until tank empty)
• Universal RPM counter (0 to 20000RPM)
• Real Time Clock (RTC) for local time and flight log use
• Settable Hobbs meter (password protected)
• Programmable Maintenance timer for scheduled routine engine maintenance
• OAT (Outside air temperature) display using an external sensor (included)
• Supply Voltage display
• Density altimeter
• Barometer (actual local pressure)
• True airspeed (TAS display)
• Fuel range based on TAS, IAS or GPS-NMEA input
• Fuel endurance based on TAS, IAS or GPS-NMEA input
• Stopwatch
• Glide and climb ratio indicator
• Alarm on low/high RPM, low/high airspeed, low/high supply voltage and low fuel level
• Records maximum values reached in permanent memory
• Includes a 24 entry automatic flight log

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Stratomaster G-Force Indicator

The GF-1 is a 3 1/8” G-force meter capable of measuring G-forces exerted in an aircraft up to +-10G. The force acting on the aircraft is easily seen on a large backlit graphical display both numerically and graphically. The GF-2 also has the facility to record maximum G-forces obtained in permanent memory as well as it has a temporary memory to record G-forces reached from the time of power up. It also features 2 independent cycle counters to capture the amount of times a preset force has been exceeded. The GF-1 is able to measure G-forces even if the instrument is not mounted exactly in the vertical axis of the aircraft.

• Typical, accurate range up to 20G (From -10Gto +10G)
• Records maximum measured forces in permanent memory (Both positive and Negative G-forces), with password protected reset facility
• Two independent cycle counters record the number of times a preset force has been exceeded.
• Temporary memory for maximum positive and negative G-forces encountered (typically during a flight)
• Clear large readable G-force numerical value (10G positive and negative)
• Scalable graphic analog display of force acting on the aircraft
• 2 axis design of the instrument allows mounting in sloped panels (i.e. panel not exactly vertical)
• Quick calibration function for operation at temperature extremes using Earth’s gravity.

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Stratomaster Global Navigation System

3.5" Maxi Series Gauge

The GPS-1 is a powerful 16 channel GPS navigation system. It is a panel mount GPS which easily fits into a standard 3.5” cutout. The GPS-1 boasts most of the features only found in high end GPS navigation equipment.

• Panel mount 3.5” standard aviation footprint
• 16 Channel highly sensitive GPS receiver
• WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) compatible
• 20 user defined routes
• 150 user defined waypoints
• Quick and easy to create and manage waypoints and routes
• Quick to find the nearest waypoint to the current position
• 5 navigation and information displays
• Sunrise/Sunset calculator
• NMEA output to interface to other GPS based instrumentation
• TTFF (Time to First Fix) within 45 seconds
• Graphic LCD display with adjustable contrast
• Large non-reflective ultra high impact acrylic lens with rear backlight
• Active antenna for even higher sensitivity
• 3.5” standard ABS enclosure
• Low power consumption

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Stratomaster Universal Manifold Pressure & RPM Indicator

The MAP-2 is a 3 1/8” instrument that can measure pressures in the range of 0.25 bars (3.6 PSI) to 2.5 bars (36.2 PSI) as well as simultaneously display RPM from a universal RPM input.

Pressure can be displayed in millibars, bar, PSI, kg/cm2, inches of Mercury, millimeters of Mercury, kilopascal (KPA) or atmospheres. The pressure display is also available in the form of an analog bar graph with user selectable sensitivity if the RPM input is not needed. The MAP-2 is primarily intended as a manifold pressure gauge, however, due to the universal nature of this accurate instrument it can be used for many other applications as well.

In addition the MAP-2 provides a 24 entry automatic flight log that stores the duration of each of the last 24 flights. It also has a Hobbs meter (can be set to the current engine time) which is password protected, an engine running timer/flight timer and a programmable maintenance timer to schedule routine engine maintenance.

The MAP-2 also features a programmable low/high alarm for pressure as well as for RPM and it also records the maximum Pressure and RPM reached in permanent memory.

Typical applications include:

Engine manifold pressure, turbo boost pressure, barometer, fuel or oil pressure gauge (with additional isolation kit), pressure reference or airfoil research and testing

• Universal pressure and RPM indicator
• Can Measures RPM from 0 to 20000 RPM
• Can measure pressures in the range of 0.25 bars (3.6 PSI) to 2.5 bars (36.2 PSI)
• Pressure can be displayed in millibar, bar, PSI, kg/cm2, inches of Mercury, millimeters of Mercury, kilopascal (KPA) or atmospheres
• Contains a programmable low/high Pressure and RPM alarm
• Records maximum pressure and RPM reached in permanent memory
• Includes a 24 entry automatic flight log
• Includes a settable Hobbs meter (password protected) and an engine running timer/flight timer
• Contains a programmable maintenance timer for scheduled routine engine maintenance
• Scalable analog pressure bar graph

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Stratomaster Dual Rotor/Engine Tachometer

The Rotor-1 dual rotor / engine tachometer is a 3 1/8” instrument providing two universal RPM inputs that is primarily intended to measure rotor and engine RPM. Typical uses are rotor / engine RPM displays for helicopters and gyroplanes.

The Rotor-1 displays rotor and engine RPM in a digital readout as well as in a traditional scalable analog needle display. In addition the Rotor-1 provides a 24 entry automatic flight log that stores the duration of each of the last 24 flights. It also has a Hobbs meter (can be set to the current engine time) which is password protected, an engine running timer/flight timer and a programmable maintenance timer to schedule routine engine maintenance.

The Rotor-1 also features a programmable rotor and engine RPM low / high alarm as well as it records the maximum RPM values reached in permanent memory.

• Dual rotor / engine tachometer
• Dual digital readouts or a traditional scalable analog needle display
• Includes a 24 entry automatic flight log
• Includes a settable Hobbs meter (password protected) and an engine running timer/flight timer
• Contains a programmable engine and rotor low / high RPM alarm
• Contains a programmable maintenance timer for scheduled routine engine maintenance
• Records maximum rotor and engine RPM reached in permanent memory

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Stratomaster Real Time Clock and OAT/Voltage Display

The RTC-2 is a 3 1/8” aviation Real Time Clock featuring a two time zone system, stopwatch, countdown timer, alarm, OAT (Outside Air Temperature) and Voltage display. It is primarily intended to show UTC time (also known as Greenwich Mean Time, GMT or Zulu time) together with a local time to facilitate ordinary ATC time reporting.

Each time zone may be programmed with an additional hour offset to allow for summer time or similar variances. Local offsets may be added or subtracted. Stopwatch and Timers can be operated simultaneously to a programmable alarm, making the RTC-2 particularly suitable for sport flying competitions. OAT can be shown in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. The RTC-2 can be setup to automatically or manually alternate between the different time display screens and the OAT display. Time is maintained by an internal lithium battery which can be replaced by the user.

• Features a 2 time zone system, stopwatch, countdown timer, alarm, OAT (outside air temperature) and Voltage display
• Stopwatch and timers can operate simultaneously to a programmable alarm
• Local time offsets can be added or subtracted e.g. summer time or similar variances
• OAT can be shown in degrees Celsius or in degrees Fahrenheit
• Can measure voltages up to 30V (compatible with both 12V and 24V aircraft supplies)
• Contains a programmable low/high voltage alarm to automatically warn against alternator failures , bad batteries, etc.
• Records maximum and minimum OAT in permanent memory
• Replaceable lithium battery

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Stratomaster Universal Engine RPM and Rotor RPM Indicator

The RV-3 universal engine RPM and rotor RPM unit is a 3 1/8” instrument providing a universal RPM counter that can be adapted to a variety of roles. Typical uses are engine RPM displays or Helicopter / Gyroplane Rotor RPM displays.

The RV-3 displays RPM in a digital readout as well as in a scalable analog bar graph display. In addition the RV-1 provides a 24 entry automatic flight log that stores the duration of each of the last 24 flights. It also has a Hobbs meter (can be set to the current engine time) which is password protected,an engine running timer/flight timer and a programmable maintenance timer to schedule routine engine maintenance. The RV-3 also features a programmable RPM high alarm as well as it records the maximum RPM reached in permanent memory.

• Measures RPM from 0 to 20000 RPM.
• Includes a 24 entry automatic flight log
• Includes a settable Hobbs meter (Password protected) and an engine running timer/flight timer.
• Contains a programmable high RPM alarm
• Contains a programmable maintenance timer for scheduled routine engine maintenance
• Records maximum RPM reached in permanent memory
• Scalable analog bar graph indicating RPM

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Stratomaster 4 & 12 Channel Thermocouple Monitor

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The TC-X thermocouple display unit is a 4 or 12 channel 3 1/8” instrument that contains all the features necessary to monitor EGTs and CHTs. The instrument is fully programmable by the user resulting in the most flexible solution available. It contains 6 different display screens to allow easy customization. The TC-2 can be configured to group EGTs/CHTs to common settings or each thermocouple channel can be independently setup for temperature ranges as well as alarms and probe types.

The TC-X’s high accuracy is due to its built in thermocouple linearization curves and cold junction compensation techniques. Temperature probes can be common J, K or E type thermocouple probes as used in CHT or EGT sensors. Temperatures can be displayed in degrees Celcius or degrees Fahrenheit from -270ºC to 1370ºC (-454ºF to 2498ºF). Each channel also offers a programmable high alarm.

The TC-2 also records maximum temperatures reached for each channel in permanent memory.

The TC3 also features a built in engine leaning facility which allows the pilot to optimize the fuel mixture according to peak EGT temperatures as well as a cruise mode facility to provide instant identification of changing EGT/CHT trends.

• Supports J, K and E thermocouple probes
• Temperatures can be displayed in degrees C or degrees F from -270 ºC to 1370ºC (-454ºF to 2498ºF).
• High accuracy: Built in thermocouple linearization curves and cold junction compensated
• Records Maximum temperatures reached for each channel in permanent memory

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Stratomaster Universal Temperature/Pressure Gauge

The TP-2 is a 3 1/8” dual channel temperature/pressure gauge with universal inputs that can interface to many sensors such as oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, manifold pressure, boost pressure and many more. The TP-2 gauge can be setup for a single, dual or combination temperature / pressure display.

Temperature can be measured using standard automotive resistive senders (e.g. VDO) as well as the MGL Avionics precision LM335 semiconductor sensor. Pressure can be measured using standard automotive resistive senders (e.g. VDO), Rotax 4-20mA senders as well as 0-5V output pressure senders (e.g. UMA). In addition the temperature and pressure inputs can be programmed to a user defined curve for custom senders. Both the temperature and pressure readings have a programmable low and high alarm. This results in a contact closure that is typically used to switch a warning lamp on. The TP-2 also records the maximum temperature and pressure values reached in permanent memory.

• Dual channel universal input temperature and pressure gauge
• Temperature can be measured using standard automotive resistive senders (e.g. VDO) as well as the MGL Avionics precision LM335 semiconductor sensor
• Pressure can be measured using standard automotive resistive senders (e.g. VDO), Rotax 4-20mA senders as well as 0-5V output pressure senders (e.g. UMA)
• Temperature and pressure inputs can be programmed to a user defined curve for custom senders
• Can be setup for a single, dual or combination temperature / pressure display.
• Both temperature and pressure readings have a programmable low and high alarm
• Records maximum temperature and pressure reached in permanent memory
• Supports Rotax 4-20mA pressure sender as used in 912/914 engines

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