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03-24-2014, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gunter, TX
Posts: 314
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Originally Posted by boomer
if you have to offset it a bit to the right, you will not notice. Particularly if you use a dual screen mode where the attitude indicator is only part of the screen.
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John, you are correct--I will shift the radio stack and the Dynon to the right to allow for the mounting flange on the stack. With a 50/50 split screen, it just about places the PFD directly in front of the pilot.
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Steve
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03-24-2014, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gunter, TX
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PM to Stein
Stein, check your PM's.
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03-24-2014, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 1,029
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Originally Posted by skyking902001
Regarding engine monitoring, I thought the Skyview would display PFD, MAP, and EMS at the same time (40%,40%,20%). If I'm not understanding this correctly, someone please correct me.
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That is correct. You can turn screens on and off, or configure it to always display certain screens (e.g., you can "lock" the PFD so it can't be hidden/turned off).
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03-24-2014, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: KSGJ / TJBQ
Posts: 2,039
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Originally Posted by skyking902001
Before I order avionics, wanted to get some opinions from the group. Below is my proposed panel. My mission is day/night VFR with IFR capability. Here is my current list:
10" Dynon Skyview
GTN650 gps/nav/com (pic is 430w)
ICOM-A210 (already purchased)
GMA240 audio panel
2 1/4" a/s, alt, compass
TT Gemini PFD for backup
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I would appreciate comments, suggestions etc, before I uproot whats left of the money tree in the back yard. Thanks in advance.
Steve
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Nice set-up. What modules will you have with the Skyview because that will be a huge factor in what other "stuff" you should have. If you don't get a second ADAHRS module then you shouldn't ditch the steam gauges otherwise you won't know which EFIS is right if they disagree with each other. I think you need the ARINC-429 module to display the GTN650 data on the display. Etc, etc, etc...

Last edited by GalinHdz : 03-24-2014 at 10:15 PM.
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03-24-2014, 10:27 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Marshall TX (KASL)
Posts: 1,783
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You need the little ELT switch somewhere. I think the Dynon D1 or D2 pocket panel would make a FAR better backup than the Gemini and/or the steam gauges. Really simplifies things too. Or consider something like a Garmin 496 that has the gauge page as a backup ($$ to keep updated). Get the Dynon ADSB module and AP servos. Both are significant for IFR safety.
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03-25-2014, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Pembrokeshire, UK
Posts: 224
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Steve.
Before getting rid of the steam gauges you might wish to put them top left/right so that the Guy/Gal in the back can see them unless you're planning a repeater. I had no choice to fit ASI/Alt as it is a requirement in the UK but, that said, I personally use the analogues for normal flying, even though I have thousands of hours on glass.
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03-25-2014, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 976
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A few thoughts: - Don't ignore the left/right sub-panels. They can take a 2 1/4" instrument. However, also being "fixed" they are ideal for wiring that does not have to cope with the panel being removed etc.
- It is tempting to put any warning lights on the sub-panels, but they are then out of the way. A "row" of wanring lights above the main Dynon screen will always be in your eye view.
- Storage is always short in an RV-8. Given the discipline you have shown in a "clean" panel, why not try and fit a map box in (which will hold lots of things, rarely maps!). Looks like you could put one on the right, with a little movement of other items about [ASI as Bob says top left of Dynon, Alt opposite, ADI bottom centre? Compass (which will never be used) one sub-panel?
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03-26-2014, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gunter, TX
Posts: 314
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Thanks
Other items I did not mention earlier: ELT control head-plan to mount it on the right mid cabin cover (already have Hobbs meter and 12v outlet there). Switches for lighting, essentials bus etc are on the right console. I have installed a VPX-Pro, single Dynon ADAHRS, Dynon servos for a/p. I installed one of the large fresh air vents in the left subpanel along with a switch for the boost pump. Master, avionics and mag switches are on the right panel. I may move the compass above these switches. I will add some lights above the Dynon screen for boost pump, oil pressure, alternator etc. I shifted the radio stack and Dynon screen to the right to allow for flange-to-tray mounting angle. I will leave room for future addition of A/P control unit, but believe I will stick with the ICOM & Garmin audio panel. I'll get a pic of the revised placement posted soon. Like many others, I have flown behind glass for quite some time; however, I still like the a/s and alt steam for solid backup devices. Jury still out on the Gemini standby unit. Again, thanks for the comments & suggestions.
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03-26-2014, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 3,179
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One thing to consider ...
If you end up with the available space, moving the switches and fuses/breakers onto the panel will dramatically simplify building your panel and wiring the electrical system.
There is a lot of extra integration when the systems are on the panel and the switches and breakers are on the right side cockpit.
This is a trade-off since "panel" is premium real estate. That said, by moving the switches and fuses/breakers to the panel allows the entire panel to be built and tested with minimal wiring of the aircraft. You can even use a multi-pin CPC for the audio interconnect from panel to airframe.
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03-26-2014, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Gunter, TX
Posts: 314
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Hindsight!
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Originally Posted by humptybump
One thing to consider ...
That said, by moving the switches and fuses/breakers to the panel allows the entire panel to be built and tested with minimal wiring of the aircraft.
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Glen--great idea. If only I had thought about that last year. I already have all the wires from the switches on the console run and connected to the VPX. Would have saved a bunch of copper as well!
Steve
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