Home Brew Center Console

[rightrudder]

I've got the manual aileron trim, so for access I think I'll make a box that sits on the horizontal part of the seat pan, just aft of the fuel selector. I just want a convenient place to put my iPhone, because I'm always grabbing it to take a photo, so it'll be sized for that.

[RickWoodall]

I just came across this. Looks great and i am sure a bunch on here would enjoy a little project while we are all locked up.

Anyone happen to have the dimensions already drawn up?

Would save us all some trouble and it could be a bit of an open source project where we find some great suggestions to even improve.
Add a drink holder, or ...

Just an idea as i really like this and while i have aileron trim under this, i never use it and always have loose pencils or junk stuck down there. There could be a false bottom, plate to cover the trim so its out of the way. I have seen other consoles but this just looks much cleaner and professional. Great idea.

[RickWoodall]

Now if someone had a nice template/dimensions drawn up and a 3d printer, would this not be a great little project to make out of plastic, thin and strong?

Better yet, make some and sell on vaf. I would buy!

[Paul 5r4]

Thanks to CV-19, I haven't worked since the 24th of March. I could get use to this! Trying to use my time wisely so I recently completed the 8th annual condition inspection on the RV. It was due this month anyway. Once I finished, I thought I would pick up on the original posters nice looking center console. I did change mine up a bit. I have an arm rest in the forward area between the seats which I love. Little spot below for pencils and paper. I wanted to use the more aft space between the seats and the space moving up. I have the manual aileron trim just aft of the armrest so can't cover/interfere with that area. I still have to put some kind of stain/varnish/paint covering. It's secured through the bottom with a single screw through to a nutplate on the bottom side of the tunnel cover. I also have to come up with a simple latch at the top. Test flew with in tonight. Can't even tell it's there. Here's the finished project. I like it. (I meant to weigh it before I left the airport. I'll be surprised if it weighs over a pound).

IMG_2789 by Paul Gray, on Flickr

IMG_2790 by Paul Gray, on Flickr

IMG_2792 by Paul Gray, on Flickr

IMG_2799 by Paul Gray, on Flickr


Edited:
Here it is after finishing. The spot in second pic lower front is what happens when you don't get all the glue wiped off before it dries. I also didn't put a latch at the top because it stays in place fine. It is functional and cleaned up the cockpit.

IMG_2837 by Paul Gray, on Flickr

IMG_2842 by Paul Gray, on Flickr

IMG_2843 by Paul Gray, on Flickr

[gmcjetpilot]

The Falco Kit plane and many planes have been made all from wood! Wood is God's composite material. Nice. I might consider doing a center storage divider thing.

[KJBSouth]

Paul Grey - Cool! Another must do project for me

[Flying Canuck]

Just finished my center console. 1/4 birch plywood from aviation aisle at Home Depot. Includes arm for iPad mount and custom cutouts for

• Handheld radio
• Flashlight
• Notepad and pen
• Fuel dipstick
• Fuel test cup
• Screwdriver (fuel cap opener)

Also has a large (3-1/4" W x 8" L x 5" D) opening for whatever else I might need.

Here's a couple of pictures. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Downside of using plywood is a few cosmetic chips, but most of those won't be visible once this is installed.

[Paul 5r4]

Great idea to mount the iPad there. Nice!