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07-09-2015, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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Creative location for Dynon AP74 module
I would like to add the AP74 module to D10A but will struggle to do so without major panel surgery. Only real space I have is in a 3" hole, under the panel (i.e. similar to the throttle/prop/mixture sub panel) or in an "arm rest" between the seats.
I don't really like either of the last two options, and Dynon does not make a round module....so looking for a good idea from others. Would appreciate a photo, if possible.
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07-09-2015, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
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[IMG]  [/IMG]I had the same problem with the AP Panel unit, here is what I did, now trying to decide if I should put it between my knees or over in the center below the throttle etc.
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07-09-2015, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
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Funny you should mention. I just did this last night:

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07-09-2015, 09:51 PM
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That is cute. It would seem to be a knee knocker like you have yours mounted, but as near as I can tell from crawling in and out, it seems to not be in the way at all. I notice that over in the center, it will be very hard to read with my aging eyes, but I can see it fine where you put yours! Have you flown yet with it mounted there?
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Funny you should mention. I just did this last night:

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07-10-2015, 12:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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That was also along the line I was thinking...but was not sure as Don said, getting in and out, once seated it is like OK to fly with.
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Funny you should mention. I just did this last night:

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07-10-2015, 05:23 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Sydney Australia
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Vertical AP74
This RV7 owner installed a center post for a vertical AP74.
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07-10-2015, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonFromTX
That is cute. It would seem to be a knee knocker like you have yours mounted, but as near as I can tell from crawling in and out, it seems to not be in the way at all. I notice that over in the center, it will be very hard to read with my aging eyes, but I can see it fine where you put yours! Have you flown yet with it mounted there?
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I thought it would be in the way as well, but turns out it's not at all. I have the standard panel, and I've noticed a lot of folks extend their panel down an inch or more into the knee area for extra EFIS/switch space.
With the weather here I haven't flown it yet since the installation, but lots of hangar flying and getting in/out of the seat during and after install haven't turned up any problems. The best part is it's really easy to remove if it does wind up being a problem, and only leaves two small 3/16" holes in the bottom of the panel which I'll never see.
I recently started training for an instrument rating, and the knob module will really reduce the time and attention spent switching between bugs. I'll report back if I end up removing it due to a knee-knock issue. One thing to note, make absolutely sure that nothing mounted in that area interferes with flight controls. In my particular installation, this was not an issue at all.
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07-10-2015, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
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Data Plate ??
Is the Data Plate on the panel an Australian thing? I've not seen that before.
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07-10-2015, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Data plate can be anywhere & not necessarily on panel however the Warning plate has to be in that area, just like you guys do ?
Jake J
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07-13-2015, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonFromTX
That is cute. It would seem to be a knee knocker like you have yours mounted, but as near as I can tell from crawling in and out, it seems to not be in the way at all. I notice that over in the center, it will be very hard to read with my aging eyes, but I can see it fine where you put yours! Have you flown yet with it mounted there?
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Flew with the Skyview AP and knob modules mounted below the panel this morning (as shown in my photo in previous posts). No knee/leg interference, no control issues. In fact, it's pretty easy to reach all the knobs/buttons here. I like it!
Try it, and if you don't like it there for yourself, simply remove it! The only evidence will be a couple holes in the bottom of your panel that you'll never see.
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