Seawind Video in Brazil

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02-20-2011, 10:37 AM

gderamel

A beautiful Seawind in Brazil.
Youtube Video Link
Anyone know who owns/built it? Tail number PP-KMZ. It's not in the Forums' Registry Database.

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02-21-2011, 08:02 AM

Mike

A kit was recently shipped there from florida. I will have to get the info.

G how did you find this....?


02-21-2011, 02:23 PM

Mike


Gulf Coast Avionics completes Seawind Panels
TAMPA ** Gulf Coast Avionics, a leader in the design and production of custom instrument panels for a variety of kit built aircraft, has recently completed IFR panels for two Seawind kit planes nearing completion in Brazil.

According to Rick Garcia, President of Gulf Coast Avionics, ³The extremely high level of capability and performance that these new state-of-the-art avionics systems offer is a prime example of what can be done to bring a ³Kit Plane² to another level of sophistication and why many kit planes replacing production models as aircraft of choice for people who want the ultimate in style, performance, and overall value.²


Both of the Seawind panels created by Gulf Coast Avionics are completely wired and ready to install. ³We work closely with our customers to ensure their installations are as quick and trouble-free as possible,² Garcia added. ³We even include a videotape demonstrating the different installation steps. This can save the kit builder hundreds of hours of time compared to creating a panel from scratch.²


The first panel belongs to Mr. Reginaldo Pantoja of RIO GRANDE, BRAZIL. His Seawind panel features a Skyforce Color GPS Moving Map, P.S. Engineering PMA-6000M Audio Panel/ICS/MKR, Bendix/King KX-155 Nav/Comm with KI-209 Glideslope, Bendix/King KY-97A VHF Comm, Bendix/King KT-76A Transponder, Bendix/King KR-86 ADF System, S-Tec System 50 Autopilot, Vision Microsystems VM-1000 Engine Monitor System, Provisions for a BFGoodrich WX-900 Stormscope (to be added later), Lighted Rocker switches, and custom painted and engraved switches.


The second panel belongs to Mr. Sergio Bindel of SAO PAULO, BRAZIL. His Seawind panel has a similar layout to the photo and features a Bendix/King KMA-24 Audio Panel, Bendix/King KX-155 Nav/Comm with KI-209 Glideslope, Bendix/King KLX-135A GPS/Comm, Bendix/King KT-76A Transponder, Bendix/King KR-86 ADF System, S-Tec System 50 Autopilot, Vision Microsystems VM-1000 Engine Monitor System, P.S. Engineering PM-1000II Intercom, Provisions for a BFGoodrich WX-900 Stormscope (to be added later), Lighted Rocker switches, and custom painted and engraved switches.


The Seawind is a high-performance, 4- to 5-place composite amphibian kit plane that features a top-mounted 300 hp Lycoming engine. It offers 191 mph cruise speed, a stall speed of 59 mph, and ranges up to 1460 miles.


Located in Tampa, FL., Gulf Coast Avionics offers a complete line of avionics and pilot supplies as well as designing and creating complete pre-fabricated panels for kit built aircraft. For more information on the Seawind panel or other panels offered by Gulf Coast Avionics, please call 1-800-474-9714.



02-21-2011, 04:00 PM

gderamel


I don't think PP-KMZ is either [plane] by Gulf Coast Engineering... b/c you can clearly see that it's got a Garmin 530 which GCE doesn't highlight. GCE said they installed VM-1000 in both but none seen in the video.


02-22-2011, 02:24 PM

Mike

Yep, it is the missing plane. There are 4 seawinds down there. I will find out.