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Old 02-03-2011, 01:38 PM
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Should point out that the panel template from the Van's site depicts the panel as a flat part before the bottom is bent 90 deg. for stiffening, so you actually have about 3/4" less space across the bottom than it appears.
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Old 02-03-2011, 02:22 PM
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If you want to use one antenna for NAV and GS, you just need an adapter http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...enna_znav.html
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Old 02-03-2011, 07:19 PM
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Default Panel,

The first drawing is really what I was refering to having too much stuff, but the second still has just a little too much stuff still, but better, getting there though.

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Old 02-03-2011, 10:55 PM
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A couple of points of clarification.

The VP-X will work just fine if the G3X or the comm link to the G3X fails. So that should not be a major area of concern. Same with the VP-200. If the display or comm link fails the electronic circuit breakers/trim/flaps will work as expected.

I will post some screen shots of the G3X / VP-X interface soon. Just waiting for some feedback from the Garmin folks. They did a very nice job (as did all our EFIS partners!)

In deciding between the VP-200 and the VP-X, the main difference is that the VP-200 includes some very good pilot workload reduction features, automatic checklists, emergency handing, etc. You can see a table of the differences here.
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Old 02-04-2011, 09:36 AM
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The VP-X will work just fine if the G3X or the comm link to the G3X fails. So that should not be a major area of concern. Same with the VP-200. If the display or comm link fails the electronic circuit breakers/trim/flaps will work as expected.
Marc, please clarify how/if the VP-X system displays data on a 2 screen G3X system if one of the display screens goes out and one remains working...thanks!
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Old 02-04-2011, 12:46 PM
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The VP-X serial connection is wired to the MFD in a 2-screen system.

The VP-X electrical page is shown on the MFD. The trim and flap position and alarm annunciators are shown on the PFD. You can also set the amps gauge to display from a shunt or from the VP-X.

If the MFD fails, then the PFD can't see the electrical page. If the PFD fails, then it goes into reversionary mode and you can see everything on the MFD.
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Old 02-04-2011, 04:29 PM
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Thanks for the explanation Marc. Looking forward to seeing some photos of the G3X/VP-X collaboration!
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Old 02-04-2011, 07:09 PM
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Default A few more panel ideas for consideration:

Panel A:


Panel B:


Panel C:
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Old 02-05-2011, 06:41 AM
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Having the third display (PFD) is helpful if you frequently fly with a right seater who actively flies the airplane, but probably not needed if the left seater will do most of the flying. Be careful with your lateral spacing, you need at least 1/2 inch on either side of the radio stack for the radio tray mounting rails. Finally, if you intend to use the flush-mount bracket for the Dynon (recommended, that bezel is pretty tall and looks a lot better flush mounted), be sure to leave space for it. Right now it would be pretty tight for the flush mount bracket, you would need to do a little trimming.
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