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Old 03-19-2011, 08:35 AM
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Looks like you have depth clearance for the avionics behind the panel, but make sure you do. Also make sure that the mounting racks behind the panel will fit since they are typically wider than the display part of the avionics on the front of the panel. Again, looks like this will work, but worth double-checking.

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Old 03-19-2011, 09:02 AM
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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
I'd put a 10" on the left and 7" on right side (or two 10")
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Old 03-19-2011, 09:52 AM
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I have a 7" Skyview on either side of my panel. It is at the top of a list of things to do different next time. The right side display is just out of range to see easily. Move yours over top of the Garmin radios, you will be glad you did. Get everything in front of you that you plan to use, don't worry about looking balanced. If you ever plan on instrument work, you need to change from the SL40 to a SL30. The SL30 plays well with the Skyviews.
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Old 03-19-2011, 10:20 AM
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What are you intending to use each of the screens for???

Define the mission first, then design the panel to fit that.

I have never used either a Skyview, or a 696, so I am speaking from a position of ignorance , but here is my dos centavos.

The Skyview has a nice mapping feature, as I recall, and they are working on improving it.

I question the need for the 696??? Removing it will pay for the 10" Skyviews.

As to the layout, place the most used screen directly in front of you, and the next most used screen next to it------considering you can choose what is being displayed on the Skyviews, this will become a configuration issue, not a hardware mounting issue.

As to the radio stack, install full length vertical mounting rails now, cut the opening in the panel now, and install a cover plate there until you actually do the upgrade. Then it will be only a matter of removing the cover plate, positioning the tray, and drilling the mounting holes in the existing rails. A little extra effort now will save time and work later.
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Old 03-19-2011, 10:40 AM
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The Skyview has a nice mapping feature, as I recall, and they are working on improving it.

I question the need for the 696??? Removing it will pay for the 10" Skyviews.
I own a 696. I don't know if the Skyview will be incorporating XM weather,
flight plans, airport maps, an independent feed to my auto-pilot, airport directories, etc. IMO, in-flight weather ranks high on my list.

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Old 03-19-2011, 11:05 AM
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I don't know if the Skyview will be incorporating XM weather

L.Adamson --- RV6A
The Dynon website says they are going to incorporate it.

As I said, I do not own either of these, so you have a better perspective on the issue than I do, I am only throwing out a thought for consideration.

It is a good thing to bounce ideas around here-----group thought has a lot of advantages.
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Old 03-19-2011, 04:01 PM
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Thanks for all of the feedback and suggestions. We don't yet know what we are ultimately going to do. We want to let things incubate for a while. We really appreciate the group thought that gives information and viewpoints that ultimately result in a more well thought out final decision. (not always better, but at least well informed)

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Old 03-19-2011, 04:41 PM
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I would Imagine Dynon will have a radio on the market very soon as well. Could be a way to free up some of the panel space.

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Old 03-20-2011, 07:55 AM
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I fly steam gauges so that may show my lack of knowledge of EFIS glass capabilities. As mentioned, how do you expect to use your avionics? I see in the main EFIS all the engine info and no apparent flight info (altitude/speed, etc).

If you intend to have some engine info in front of the pilot, seems like a 10" EFIS makes more sense. The right EFIS seems like overkill.

If you want to entertain the passenger, put a DVD player in.

If you plan on getting a 430, there is some requirement on where the radio is relative to the indicator. I do not recall what it is but you should check that before finalizing the panel in case it is a factor. This assumes that the EFIS has a built in indicator (localizer/glide slope) that is suitable.

I just looked at the Skyview page and in one display they have flight info, engine info and terrain/path info. Assuming that you can have the system alarm if an engine parameter goes out of bounds, why do you need/want two EFISii along with a 696?

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Old 03-20-2011, 11:28 AM
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I`d try two 10" and put the radio below the 696. Looks great.
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