Panel design feedback?

[grayforge]

Ah, good point!

[g3xpert]

Originally Posted by digidocs

It's time to cut the panel! Any comments on this layout before it becomes a lot more difficult to change?



Radio stack:
Garmin G5
PMA 5000EX
GTN 625
SL-30

Switches/CBs from L to R:
Headset jacks (not shown), Master, Alt1 (CB), Alt2 (CB), [gap], Ebus feed, Alt. Static, AP (CB), Trim (CB), Flaps (CB), [gap], Pitot Heat, Nav/Strobes, Landing Light, [gap], Fuel Pump, [gap], Flaps

Thanks!
David

Hello David,

There is an amazing amount of capability in that panel! As you know, the G5 flight instrument is a great backup to a single display G3X Touch system since it can continue to use the GTN 625 navigation, including approaches, should the GDU 460 display become unavailable.

Darin mentioned you might want to reserve space for the GMC 305/307, and we agree. If you have a GMC 305 or GMC 307 autopilot control panel, you can continue to use your G3X Touch autopilot even when flying without the big display - including flying autopilot coupled instrument approaches. Not to mention that most of us prefer using the GMC 305/307 to control the autopilot over the touch screen for everyday use.



Thanks,
Steve

[AF_Alan]

Looks nice.

I'd swap fuel pump and flap switches. I have my flap switch operable by my thumb while hand on throttle, figuring I use it more than the fuel pump. Also have an A/P disconnect nearby but you dont have much room left unless you extend lower panel to left to add a switch. Just my .02

[StickNRudder]

Are the switches on an extended panel? Is that required? I am just starting the planning and don't want to encroach on legroom if possible. Thanks.

[redbaron]

Check out the RV-12 inst pnl G3X mounting sheet metal on the vans site. Would save you some time.

[Snowflake]

Personal preference would be to center the radio stack on the panel, so your large glass doesn't have to be tucked so tightly into the edge of the panel. When the future upgrade adds the second panel on the right side, your right-side passenger will be able to reach the radios as well as you can.

[pvalovich]

Depends on how much acro you want to do and how you work your scan, but I'd have an old fashion needle read-out G-meter near the glareshield and an Angle of Attack Indexer on the glareshield.

[Fhuber]

You might want to move your main screen to the right, more centered on the pilot seat. Then, if the Garmin auto-pilot control can be mounted vertically, place it to the left of the EFIS. You might also consider placing the intercom control panel on the bottom. Then if you in a backup situation, your scan will be more compact from your navigator to your backup EFIS. You might also consider mounting an IPad on the right side of your panel. With the Garmin magic, you can have a moving map and a basic EFIS in the IPad for the right seat pilot as well as geo-referenced approach plates in a easy viewing position. You might want to put switches in the order you will use them, left to right. Then you can establish a flow pattern as you progress through check list.

Frank

Dues paid for 2016

[grayforge]

Brian, that's a nice looking panel! Much like mine except that you found a way to incorporate those large switches without it looking goofy!

[robimagu]

Originally Posted by grayforge

Brian, that's a nice looking panel! Much like mine except that you found a way to incorporate those large switches without it looking goofy!

Some maybe confused...
I deleted the original post because I couldn't figure out how to copy and paste from my iPad. Here's the original post with the picture. With the Vertical Power you don't need the sub-panel.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...8&postcount=45