TechStar

Electronic Computer

The TechStar is similar in capabilities to ASA's CX-2, and to Sporty's Electronic E6-B. They all can do Time-Speed-Distance, Heading & Drift, Rates, and Weight & Balance. All of these computers adhere to a common performance specification, thereby being acceptable for use in all government written tests. The differences are in screen layout, ease of use, dealer warranty, and batteries. The TechStar has been programmed with open units (unlike the CX-2), so it can be used with antiques, or European aircraft, or US-made aircraft. The TechStar Weight & Balance function can also be used for larger aircraft (more than 4 seats).

Batteries:
Like the CX-2, the TechStar uses standard AAA batteries (which can be obtained anywhere in the world) instead of expensive wafer-style camera batteries. This is an important matter for users in remote areas!

Warranty:
The TechStar has a 30-day warranty (a lot less than ASA's 1-year warranty). On the other hand, Sporty's Electronic E6-B doesn't have any workable warranty (you have to figure out how to get it back to Sporty's at your own expense since Sporty's has no local dealers, and then try to get them to look at it, fix it and get it back to you. Canadians returning a Sporty's computer usually lose their computer enroute to either the Canadian or US Customs). The TechStar, like the CX-2 only needs to be returned to your local dealer for warranty replacement.

  • PLUS + Low price; easy to use; good weight-and-balance module; can use metric inputs
  • MINUS - Less than adequate after-purchase service and warranty