Alt Hold

Features (Click for details)

Solid State MEMS Gyro - Fast Response, Outstanding Reliability
Accurate Pressure Sensor for Precise Altitude Control
Triple Redundant Safety Features
"G" Force Monitor Prevents Overstressing the Aircraft
Fine Altitude Control Using Rotary Encoder
Pilot Command Steering
Unique LCD Switch with Graphic Display
Trim Sensing - Trim Advisory Message
Flexible Mounting Configurations to Suit Your Panel
New "Gold Standard" Servo (Click for details)
Easily upgradable to EZ-2 or EZ-3 System

The System

The EZ family of altitude hold systems is designed to provide superior performance at an affordable price, with safety features unavailable in competitive systems costing much more. The system consists of 4 main elements - LCD switch module, rotary encoder, electronics module and servo.

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The EZ Series Altitude Control Systems use the Gold Standard servo

EZ-2 Altitude Control w/VS & PCS
EZ-2 System Price - $2,070
(EZ-2 features can be added as an upgrade to the EZ-1 Altitude Hold for $295)
Available with Automatic Trim feature - see below

Features

Vertical Speed Select - Set Climb or Descent Rate
Min and Max Airspeed Limits - System Measures Airspeed and Prevents Autopilot from Stalling or Over-speeding the Aircraft. Pilots Set Appropriate Limit Settings for Their Aircraft
Vertical PCS (Pilot Command Steering) - Pilot May Choose "Climb-Descend on Vertical Rate" or "Climb-Descend on Airspeed"

The EZ-2 incorporates all of the features of the EZ-1, and enables the system to control climbs and descents. To set a climb or descent rate, the pilot simply presses the encoder knob to enter the "VS" (Vertical Speed) mode and rotates the encoder to select the appropriate value, in 100 fpm increments.

An internal airspeed sensor (connected to the pitot system) monitors preset airspeed limits (set by the pilot) to prevent the system from stalling or over-speeding the aircraft. Example: If the pilot enters a very high climb rate, as the airplane reaches the minimum airspeed the autopilot will continue the climb at that airspeed, rather than the commanded vertical rate.
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EZ-3 Altitude Control w/VS & Altitude Preselect
EZ-3 System Price - $2,395
(EZ-3 features can be added as an upgrade to the EZ-2 Altitude Hold for $400)
(Upgrade from an EZ-1 to an EZ-3 for just $600)
! This is Thousands Less than Competitive Systems !
Available with Automatic Trim feature - see below

Features

Altitude PreSelect - Set Target Altitude
Fully Adjustable Climb/Descent Rates - Pilots may also use PCS (Pilot Command Steering) to Transition to "Climb-Descent on Airspeed" at any time.
Smooth Intercept of Target Altitudes

The EZ-3 incorporates all of the features of the EZ-2 and adds the ability to pre-select a destination altitude. Once engaged, the system will initiate a climb/descent to the target altitude at a vertical speed that the pilot has previously specified. The vertical rates may be adjusted at any time during the climb/descent.

The internal altimeter is easily adjusted to compensate for changes in barometric pressure, using the primary aircraft altimeter as a reference.
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Automatic Trim Adjust System
This option provides automatic adjustment of your aircraft elevator electric trim.
May be added to any of the above models.
(Trim motor not included)
(available for selected aircraft)
Price $225 (upgrade to servo)

Several bezels are available to facilitate mounting the switches in your panel
Get bezel dimensional drawings here (PDF)

Note: These products are intended for use in experimental aircraft only. They are not approved for use in certified aircraft.