Levil BOM - A REAL Review!

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[@levilaviation]

It's an honor to have the BOM featured on this channel! Thanks for the review 👍

[@HypePerformanceGroup]

You guys make some awesome affordable products!

[@levilaviation]

@@HypePerformanceGroup Thanks for the kind words!

[@tomdchi12]

My only critique is that as someone who isn't familiar with the product and what it can/can't do, it would have been helpful to start with a bit more info along those lines - specifically that it does a lot of what a Sentry/Stratus type device does, but adds critical info like independent air speed and AOA. Makes a ton of sense for an aircraft owner who still has a vacuum system as primary.

[@triedproven9908]

Yeah, I had no idea what he was talking about. Had to infer it was an independent sensor array when he started talking about the level app. A product description would have been useful.

[@BrianWilliamsInspires]

Think he didn't really "plan" this video, hence all the crazy jump cuts from one spot to the other. pretty hard to follow along.

[@boogerwood]

They have another video where they discuss what it even is. I guess because I had seen that, I didn’t think about it, but you raise a great point. He probably should link that video in this video or the description.

[@ITSFUNZ]

Excellent review Thanks 😊

[@mikeryan6277]

I’ve been waiting with bated breath for this review, Dan you’re a man of your word

[@TakingOff]

I hope I have scratched that itch.

[@VictoryAviation]

The first time I saw this product I thought it was cool as hell. Then I saw all the excellent reviews spotted across the web. I’ll definitely be picking one of these up when I own an aircraft.

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Great review Dan. Great to hear that Level is a company that stands behind their products. Great customer service definitely helps people to be confident in recommending a company. Thank you for the honest review. Keep up the excellent work as always. Safe skies my friend. 🇺🇸🛩️

[@deloresmorton3136]

Dan, Have been flying with bom over a year and couldn’t agree more. As you said the Levil folks are always glad to help and never make you feel like you’re wasting their time even if you’re an electronics idiot like me.

[@NathanBallardSaferFlying]

Very cool with FF and BOM side by side 👍✅👍 Thanks for posting!

[@CowboyDRT]

I need to get one of these!

[@amtank]

A&P involvement in installation is dependent on mounting type.

[@sirnewton6874]

I talked with Levil personal at Sun N Fun 2023. Awesome group imho

[@mikeryan6277]

Nice review and pretty much what I had hoped to hear. You’re right about it being great for experimental but you did not consider guys like myself that fly Champs and Cubs we fly certified planes but often have the FAA minimum in instruments. The Champ I fly doesn’t even have a Ball so how cool would this be for me. The only question I have is if the Bomb is installed on an airplane which is currently exempt because it has no electrical system does it retain its exemption?

[@TakingOff]

That I don't know. I'll ask them.

[@TheFrancoisBuys]

I have one question. If I mention to anyone that I have a BOM on my plane, I will end up in jail that night. 😂

[@jesseperez7253]

Been waiting for your review to pull trigger, how about a discount deal with ilevil.?

[@TakingOff]

I don’t know of any. And it’s not like Flying Eyes, who sponsors me, and I have a discount through them. I’m not sponsored by Levil.

[@teweller]

Very cool but I need a clarification. Does the Bom show your magnetic heading (which way the nose is pointed) or magnetic course (which way the airplane is moving?

[@anandaleon]

both. it has a three-axis magnetic compass, and also GPS. It derives your magnetic course from the GPS

[@Cavalier-lp8tr]

I wish I could use it on my plane! Low wing - cloth wing - tail dragger - wood construction. I don't know how I'd mount it. 😐

[@JonCox-fn3hn]

Thx! I just went out and bought a pocket allen/hex wrench set! Where yo, plane be parked? 😁😁🤣🤣😂😂

[@TakingOff]

Y'know, I knew there had to be one out there... 😜

[@JonCox-fn3hn]

@@TakingOff Sho would look nice on the hood of my Caddy! Wiff 44 rims and the Bom! I be stylin!

[@michaeldimarco226]

I was one of Levil early customers with their first and second generation AHRS for my Nanchang CJ6A. They are a great crew willing to assist in any way possible. I am lucky to be located close enough to have visited in person. Unfortunately, I had to do that too many times. Then their first generation ADS-B gave me real fits. No matter what I did, I couldn't get a clean report. After I sold the airplane, they finally gave refunds to those that had them in favor of their new product. I wish them the best.

[@cloudbaseengineering4712]

Ive had one form the beginning they were offered and been having nothing but problems. They have been great to work with, but I am struggling with this thing. I cant rely on my ADSB and have had 2 close calls. I really want this to work since I like the features but i fly with my 4yr old and need stable Wifi and ADSB

[@skyepilotte11]

Looks like the "Bomb"...lol Very nice review.

[@HVACPILOT]

Where you able to mount this on a certified airplane if so. Did you have to do a 337. Looking to put one on my Luscombe. And my A and P is asking what is needed to get it on a certified plane

[@TakingOff]

Yes, it is on my Cessna 210. No it does not need a 337. It's a minor alteration that my IA put in as a logbook entry.

[@peteranderson037]

5:56 the flying club I fly with has some DA40s with G1000 panels. The synthetic vision is very good, but the "small bar under the tiny triangle" turn coordinator symbology is absolute hot garbage. I've noticed that only a few companies outside of Garmin use this. Most use the old but reliable symbology instead. Good for Levil for not re-inventing the wheel for no reason.

[@clarencewiles963]

Test, know, verify and validate ✅

[@johnleestoltzfus8223]

First comment like and view😊

[@paulhendershott667]

Doesn't Foreflight already have AHRS?

[@TakingOff]

It emulates an AHRS or it gets the info from an existing AHRS- but ForeFlight is software and has no ram air etc.

[@javev1772]

Question: you have AHARS in ForeFlight, what benefit would you have using BOM vs ForeFlight? Thanks

[@TakingOff]

You don't have a true AHRS in Foreflight. There's no ram air going into Foreflight telling you your indicated airspeed. The attitude reference is based on the apple iOS and not a true attitude reference. What foreflight does is take GPS readings to simulate all that information. Or it patches into your current AHRS but Foreflight does not have an AHRS native.

[@javev1772]

@@TakingOff thank you so much. Excellent explanation.

[@TakingOff]

@@javev1772 you bet!

[@timduncan8450]

How does the BOM turbine handle icing conditions? Can I use this system for IFR? Can one use this to get IFR ratings if the plane has an old certified IFR six-pack & VORTAC system? I want to learn GPS approaches as well as old school

[@TakingOff]

It has an automatic pitot heater on the front and can handle light to moderate icing (I should know, I took it into icing). As far as IFR, it is not certified so you can only use it for situational awareness.

[@timduncan8450]

@@TakingOff Thx is there a resource you or Levin can point me to for all the details. I am thinking I would use it as an augmentation& backup to my steam gage IFR equipment.

[@TakingOff]

@@timduncan8450 just to make sure I understand correctly- the BOM is an AHRS supplement; in other words it can duplicate or replicate your six pack. It is not a GPS or VOR navigator as I understand it. In addition to the six pack, you get Adsb traffic, angle of attack and data recording.

[@traumamed9449]

Add-on question as a guy who will be taking his IFR ride soon in a plane with an old 6-pack for primary instruments: obviously this is for backup purposes only, but when the DPE inevitably fails my vacuum gauges, can this be used as an assist for maintaining proper attitude and heading?

[@ecossearthur]

Boom Boom!!

[@paratyshow]

☑️👍💥 Amazing!

[@ecossearthur]

@@paratyshow Are you watching F1?

[@glennwatson]

Finally, the perfect comment over all these years. You been waiting for this review just for that comment.

[@JustPlaneSilly]

@@glennwatson HAHAH!!! I came here to type that!

[@1972challenger]

Can you run their auto pilot if its installed by a certified mechanic?

[@TakingOff]

I think so.

[@paratyshow]

☑️👍👏

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Nice the future is here...

[@floydflys72f]

I am on my 4th BOM Unit, in less than a year. Nothing but problems. Customer Service is excellent. If it wasn't for the customer service I would not have continued trying. I hope this is my last time sending a unit in. I definitely did not want the Stratus and its limitations. I will report back and let everyone know how it goes. Hopefully you paid out of pocket for the BOM, and it was not given to you. I hardly trust any review if they sent it to you free and unsolicited.

[@cloudbaseengineering4712]

I am on my 3rd and its maddening. Any updates?

[@markmiller9838]

Google the difference between 'oriented' vs. "orientated.' Otherwise, great video.

[@TakingOff]

Yeah, I actually should have, I wasn't sure and recorded it both ways, LOL.

[@kombolasha]

While I’m an “orient” person myself, “orientate” is not wrong and means the same thing; it’s just awkward.

[@glennwatson]

It's just the BOM.

[@the-bu3lb]

Can’t say bomb on a airplane lol or bom

[@jimw1615]

Too much "heads down" time using this product for a single pilot to safely use, in my estimation.

[@TakingOff]

THat would go for any instrument on your plane. thats why I mount it high.

[@michaelpilot1000]

More electronic stuff. Yet, looking at the avg 20 people killed in GA monthly. A good portion of them are flying too slow and end up stall spin. How about more AQP training for pilots and less cockpit distractions?

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Yea too many electronic gadgets, I would never look at my ipad when flying for stuff like this

[@glennwatson]

iPads and electronics are here to stay. I agree they need to be managed correctly though and can be a threat as much as a help. Integration of correct use is the best way forward since pilots will use them with or without training.

[@mdwils]

Someone would steal your BOM? No honor even between pilots?

[@ericpauley5246]

Link in the description is a tracking link? Are you sure this isn’t a sponsored video? Keep in mind free product counts as sponsorship. May want to check the rules: www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/1001a-influencer-guide-508_1.pdf