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03-18-2011, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Panel feedback
I just wanted to post my proposed panel and get some feedback by the group. The switches are difficult to read so if anyone wants additional information on what the switch list is I can provide that.
Thanks,
Jason

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03-19-2011, 03:13 AM
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Dynon Mode S Transponder
Why not the Dynon Mode S Transponder in place of the Garmin?
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03-19-2011, 03:27 AM
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+1
Also, with just one radio, why the audio panel? Slide it under the pilot slide display maybe?
Overall I like it. Funding to upsize to the 10"?
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03-19-2011, 05:09 AM
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Lose the magnetic compass...
....since the EFIS has one.....legal too.
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03-19-2011, 05:13 AM
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696 move
696 needs to move left to to the radio spot. It will get used much more than radios and you do not need to see radios as much as the 696. (I have 2 in my aircraft panels)
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03-19-2011, 05:28 AM
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Depth of avionics
Make sure of the space you have behind the avionic components. Those subpanel angle ribs are getting wider so you might not have the space you think you have. Per your drawing it looks like some of the avionics will interfere with the subpanel ribs.
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03-19-2011, 07:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Thanks
Thanks for all of the replies.
We were initially looking at one 10" screen but decided on two 7". Good suggestion on the compass and depth of the avionics. The mode S is a great option just trying to stay in budget. The audio panel is for future upgrades, additional radios etc. We initially had the 695 next to the Dynon but it looked unbalanced. That was before we had both displays though.
One additional question is; do we need a fuse on the main power supply to the fuse block? Everything is fused from there so I don't know if it is necessary. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Jason
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03-19-2011, 07:25 AM
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Fuel Pump Switch?
Jason,
I can't read you switches (as you stated) and I don't know which hand you will use to move the throttle.
But, IMHO, I would place the fuel pump switch in a spot where you are not doing a "Cross-over" maneuver to turn it on and off.
If the throttle is in the center of the panel, place it directly above the throttle. Otherwise ever time you switch it on and off during the "Critical" phase of flight one hand is crossing over the other to turn a switch on.
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03-19-2011, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Another additional question
Does the GMA-240 use the same tray as the GMA-340 audio panel? (future upgrades when we get the 430)
Thanks again for all of the feedback.
Here is what the latest rendition looks like.
Jason

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03-19-2011, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Fuel pump
Good thought John. Right now we have a locking switch just to the left of the Flaps, which is just above the throttle.
Jason
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