RVG8tor
Well Known Member
I am starting my wiring soon and need to get the tail done first so I can rivet on the turtle deck. The canopy needs to get done this summer when it is warm. So I was wondering how you other RV-8 builders ran the wires to the tail for the elevator trim and tail light.
As far as the power busses go, I know Van's shows them attaching to the rear side of the rear baggage wall, and some put in an access door here. The instruments I am putting in I think is going to make for a tight fit back there. It seems like a better location would be in order for the power busses. I was thinking of a wall that runs from the right mid cabin console up to the sloped console. It would be hinged at the bottom so it would lay open. I can then put power buss and CBs on this panel. The RV-8A has a long mid-cabin console, I would mod the existing panel and make a totally flat one to replace the stock panel. I would like some feedback on this idea or photos from anyone has tried something similar.
Thanks for any help, I am open to any and all ideas, I copy much better than I design.
As far as the power busses go, I know Van's shows them attaching to the rear side of the rear baggage wall, and some put in an access door here. The instruments I am putting in I think is going to make for a tight fit back there. It seems like a better location would be in order for the power busses. I was thinking of a wall that runs from the right mid cabin console up to the sloped console. It would be hinged at the bottom so it would lay open. I can then put power buss and CBs on this panel. The RV-8A has a long mid-cabin console, I would mod the existing panel and make a totally flat one to replace the stock panel. I would like some feedback on this idea or photos from anyone has tried something similar.
Thanks for any help, I am open to any and all ideas, I copy much better than I design.