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Panel looks amazing, Mike!

Ditto from me Mike!

If I may ask, and looking at all the breakers, why you did not go for the VPX-pro?

BTW, I have almost the same panel as you planned, except for one G5, one G3X and not GTN-750. I have already placed my order with SteinAir.

Dual G3X with one set of sensors and backup batts
G5 with own backup batt and own set of sensors for backup through canbus (G5 In flash mount bracket)
GMC307
Heated pitot with AOA
GMA-245 audio panel
GTN-650 navigator
GTR-20 remote comm 1
GTX-45R Transponder (ADS-B in and out)
Virb aviation bundle
VPX-Pro
I-Pad mini in panel mounted bracket on far right hand side.

Panel is the vibre 10" side by side with the stack slightly slanted towards the PIC (left side) from Aerosport
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Now flying, just about 4 hours on Hobbs!!

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vic,
What kind of EFIS are those, they don't look famialiar to me. Chelton? Also is that a chelton on the right side. Is it for engine only?
Jim
RV-6
 
My new upgraded panel

So after flying my RV-10 N829GW for 8 years 2 months, and 1 minor panel upgrade I decided to do a major Panel/systems update.

I removed the very first Aerosport RV-10 Standard panel and installed one of our new RV310 panels with the new quad Center Console. I went from two 8.5" AFS touch screens, to two 10" touch and one 12" touch AFS screens. I also changed over to the ADVANCED QUICK PANEL system. The new Panel has a Remote Transponder, audio panel and WXworx XM receiver. The glove box is a new product from Aerosport for the RV310. Theses are Nylon PA12 and 3D printed.

When I decided to do the retrofit I knew it was going to be a huge task to remove some systems in the airplane and dissect all the different wiring bundles. This was needed so I could determine which wires and items to keep and which to remove. Once I started disassembling, I thought, what have I done. My prior panel was working perfect and very efficient. Another factor that pushed me to do this upgrade was that I got caught up in the Navworx mess and had to replace the ADSB unit with a new legal system. I had many options but felt this was the best route to take.

After I started dissecting, I was amazed at how many wires and systems items I was able to remove because the Advanced ACM quick panel has it all incorporated. One other thing that made life easier was during my original build I had marked all wires very good and I had a good schematic to follow. Just a suggestion for all you current builders. As I started putting the new electrical system in I became more amazed at how this simplifies everything. This system is an awesome PLUG AND PLAY.

During this upgrade I decided to remove my push/pull heater cables and the Oil cooler valve and install TCW TECH linear servo kits. I also upgraded all my interior cockpit brake lines from the stock plastic ones which were getting a little brittle but still working.

With this upgrade I had to replace my Magnetometer and ADAHRS with DYNON units and 2 new 2 wire OAT sensors. All these items required new wire bundles run from panel back behind the baggage area bulkhead. I also removed my 3 original 2.25? backups and installed a Garmin G5 with battery backup and Receiving data from the GTN650. Another item removed was a Garmin 696. This was a great backup GPS unit that also handled my XM weather and music. I will miss this one. Maybe I will put it in my J3 Cub.

I started this project on 12-28-17 and finally finished 3-30-18. It was fun but a lot more work then I imagined. I had around 150HRS in this upgrade but it was well worth the effort.

Thanks to Rob Hickman, Jeffrey Hickman and everyone at AFS for putting up with all my questions. Great customer service. I would highly recommend the Advanced Quick panel systems. Also Bob Newman from TCW TECH. The Advanced quick panel documentation was excellent and very easy to understand. One great thing is everything worked great once I got all systems settings correct. The only issue I had was to swap the white signal wire on the elevator and rudder trim. That was it. I have about 4hrs now flying behind this panel and I got to say its Awesome. I am still getting use to some items but feeling very comfortable so far.
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Completed and smiling again
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New Glove Box
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So Geoff, is the new storage box going to be available to purchase similar to the overhead switch console? The panel looks amazing!
 
Geoff,

Congratulations on the awesome upgrade!

Now that right there is the very definition of ?panel porn? ;)
 
It's an iPad tray. It lifts up above the throttle.

It will be interesting to hear Geoff's comments on how well the new design works.. I know he just made his first cross country with the new panel this weekend. I haven't had a chance to talk with him since he's got back.

..what is this part for?

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Bob is correct. It is a quick up and down Tablet/IPAD tray. It works very good. After 5hrs of travel l really like it. l had one in the plane with the other armrest that l used for 6 years. It worked great also.
l will post some pictures later.

Geoff
 
Here are some pictures of the tablet/IPad tray. It's a quick up and a quick down.
I only use this once aircraft is at altitude and in cruise. I had one very similar attached to the original style armrest. This is made on our HP MJF 3D printer. The material is PA12 nylon. Very light and strong

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Geoff
 
Jeff, I bought your carbon instrument panel along with the center console. I will be putting the center console in this summer and was wondering if there is room to put a Dynon Autopilot/Comm control module behind the throttle?

When will the storage option be available for purchase? Inquiring minds want to know.
 
Looks great, just don't forget all that nice looking accessory "stuff" has to come out every year for inspection in the tunnel :eek:
 
Jeff
Yes it should fit. I just checked it in CAD. The other parts should be available
within the next month. We are making some tweaks on the design. If interested send us an email and we can put you on the list.

Geoff
 
I'll bite/show my ignorance

Beautiful panel, Geoff. I'd expect no less from you ;)

I'm unsure what an iPad would add to that fabulous glass suite up front, including the Dynon backup and GPS navigator. What functionality does the iPad provide that isn't already there in triplicate from AFS, Dynon, AviDyne?

IOW: why do I need you to take even more of my money:confused: :D

As a not-yet IFR pilot, I'm just seeking information I feel I should already know.

Fire away...
 
Thanks Bill
I mainly use the tray for my knee pad/note pad for clearance, route changes and fuel Managment. It's not meant for just a Tablet. I do carry a IPad with foreflight
And a stratus as a backup. I download movies or Netflix for my wife to watch that is blue toothed thru the audio system. Also the IPAD has all of my systems users guides, if for some reason I need to reference them.

Not sure how I am taking more of your money??? Buy Build fly want ever you want.

FYI Garmin GTN650 not Avidyne and G5 on the far left.
 
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Hey, I know it's not done, but it is progress. :D

Aerosport dual 10 inch EFIS panel installed with trays supported and mounted for GTN and GTR units. Lots of nutplates installed and it always seem that the misc. bracketry needed takes longer than you think it should. :)

After I spend about 20 AMU with Stein it will look as sexy as the others.
 
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Thanks Bill
I mainly use the tray for my knee pad/note pad for clearance, route changes and fuel Managment. It's not meant for just a Tablet. I do carry a IPad with foreflight
And a stratus as a backup. I download movies or Netflix for my wife to watch that is blue toothed thru the audio system. Also the IPAD has all of my systems users guides, if for some reason I need to reference them.

Not sure how I am taking more of your money??? Buy Build fly want ever you want.

FYI Garmin GTN650 not Avidyne and G5 on the far left.

You know how ;) Making cool new stuff there's no way I will fab at home - that I've got to have for my interior. :D
 
Tablet holder.

Make that three. My father was my instructor and would scream into my right ear if I even took my hand off the throttle. That said, what a beautiful panel. No-one outside of the experimental community would believe this beautiful aircraft is an EAB.
 
Tonight was finishing up some of my interior install and decided to put the seats in. Shut the plane doors and took some pictures. I really like everything about what I ended up doing.





Will probably take better pictures once I get the tape off, clean everything up, ect.
 
Nice job! Can you tell me how you made your glare shield or where you bought it/materials? Looking at options now, and I like the looks of yours.
 
Nice job! Can you tell me how you made your glare shield or where you bought it/materials? Looking at options now, and I like the looks of yours.

It will look even better once I clean it! I used the RV-10 Glare Shield kit from South Florida Aviation. It's a nice quality kit and turned out nice. Hard to tell in the pic but the faux leather has a foam backing so that adds to the plush factor.
 
I used the RV-10 Glare Shield kit from South Florida Aviation. It's a nice quality kit and turned out nice. Hard to tell in the pic but the faux leather has a foam backing so that adds to the plush factor.

Glad to hear you are happy with this kit. I have been planning to order it for my RV-10, and so with your recommendation I will definitely order it.

Thanks
 
Tonight was finishing up some of my interior install and decided to put the seats in. Shut the plane doors and took some pictures. I really like everything about what I ended up doing.





Will probably take better pictures once I get the tape off, clean everything up, ect.


cant wait to see more interior shots. hoping to get mine in within the next two months
 
I just updated to the new Aerosport switches with graphics in my RV-10. Photo taken last night about 50 miles east of Van's during a software test flight.

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Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems
N402RH RV-10
 
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Rob,

That picture of your RV-10 is so crisp with the shadows and sun at such a perfect angle it looks like a painting or something from high def CGI. The picture is amazing! And there they are, the AFS screens front and center. Lots of panels seem to gravitate to Garmin but I like flying behind the AFS because in my opinion AFS has the best display set up (not fact- my opinion).

Great picture and thanks again for the update to touchscreen on my AFS 5500.
 
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I just updated to the new Aerosport switches with graphics in my RV-10. Photo taken last night about 50 miles east of Van's during a software test flight.

Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems
N402RH RV-10

Hey Rob,

Do you have pictures of how you mounted the G5? Do you have the Pitot/Static hooked up to it? Backup battery?

Your panel is looking fantastic!

Ed
 
I miss seeing Mt Hood

My daughter Rachel lived in S. Portland overlooking the Willamette River with a gorgeous view of Mt. Hood from her living room window.
 
Hey Rob,

Do you have pictures of how you mounted the G5? Do you have the Pitot/Static hooked up to it? Backup battery?

Your panel is looking fantastic!

Ed

I built a bracket the screws to the lip of the glare shield. It is connected to the Pitot, Static, has a backup battery and is also wired to our Advanced Control Module. Any of the EFIS screens can use the G5 as the ADAHRS source. The backup battery slides just to the side of the roll bar. My plan is to have Geoff Combs at Aerosport 3d print me a cover that will snap over the back of it.

Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems
N402RH RV-10
 
Okay drove my last rivet today, finished up my interior clean and got everything to take pictures of her. Here are a few new panel pictures. More pictures on the build log.





I am so happy with the way everything turned out!
 
Very nice

Justin
I've been watching your build progress and for awhile we were pacing. I can only hope mine looks that nice...beautiful!

That thing is begging to fly.

Hugely motivational, even though I've seen dozens of others. Back to crimping one wire at a time...
 
Okay drove my last rivet today, finished up my interior clean and got everything to take pictures of her. Here are a few new panel pictures. More pictures on the build log.

I removed the pics because the forum can only handle so much panel porn at one time..... BAHAHAHA

I am so happy with the way everything turned out!

Awesome! Great job! Looks amazing!
 
Okay drove my last rivet today, finished up my interior clean and got everything to take pictures of her. Here are a few new panel pictures. More pictures on the build log.





I am so happy with the way everything turned out!

Very nice Justin,

congratulations!!
 
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