What did you use for panel switches?

[ged380]

I am at the point in my build I need to buy and fit the switches that will live in my dash and operate the lights, master, avionics etc. I want to use rocker switches and I want the switch to be labled either with writing or a picture. I have been looking around but there are a lot of choices and I'm not sure which way to go.
What have people used and would they use them again?
Post pics if you have them.

[Mike S]

http://www.engravers.net/aircraft/rocker_switches.htm

[DBone]

I'll second Mike's post above. I really like the look and feel of these backlit switches (Honeywell AML54). I can't attest to the long term quality, though, because I'm still in phase I. They've certainly held up in my first 5 hours!

[N941WR]

Ged,

I was lazy so I went with breaker/switches as much as I could. They make for easy installations and can be replaced by any FBO, if needed.

The rocker switches do look cool but it is so much easier to drill a hole than file a rectangular opening for each switch.

One thought for you, I used textured paint on my panel, this limited my labeling options and eventually I went with the Decal Pro. The results were great but it has a good learning curve.

[Daver]

I found some mil spec short bat toggle switches at a local surplus store.

They were brand new for about $1 a piece.

I also used fuses/holders that were about the same price.

I labeled my panel with ACS labels. I tried to get them on straight and use the same size lettering so it wouldn't resemble a ransom note

Call me cheap.....

Dave
-9A FWF kit
N514R

[Mike S]

Dave, you are cheap.