rv9aviator
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This is the current version of the panel layout for my RV-9A Slider.
I would like input from others on why or why not to arrange things the way I have. The switches and fuses along the bottom are only to take up space right now. I have not got that far in the design. The actual instruments are what I need advice on.
Here are my reasons for the locations:
The TruTrak ADI will actually be an ADI Pilot two axis autopilot with auto trim.
I mounted it up high as it will be my back up attitude indicator of the glass goes dark. NO IFR.
The 3 inch altitude just looks better next to the ADI and is cheaper than a 2 inch.
The EFIS/engine monitor will be a multi function from GRT or Dynon.
The Angle of attack is mounted up high and directly in front for obvious reasons.
The 2 inch airspeed and tach. are to save space and are redundant.
Probably the most unconventional thing Ive done is mount the fuel gages below the EFIS front and center. I did this because we all know how many accidents are caused by fuel exhaustion. I'm used to flying a Cessna and not having to switch tanks every half hour so I'm hoping this will help in that regard. Besides, there is room so why not.
The oil pressure and temp gages are on the right simply because I ran out of room on the left and they are redundant.
After you click on the thumbnail you can click a second time to make it really huge.
OK Fire away!![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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I would like input from others on why or why not to arrange things the way I have. The switches and fuses along the bottom are only to take up space right now. I have not got that far in the design. The actual instruments are what I need advice on.
Here are my reasons for the locations:
The TruTrak ADI will actually be an ADI Pilot two axis autopilot with auto trim.
I mounted it up high as it will be my back up attitude indicator of the glass goes dark. NO IFR.
The 3 inch altitude just looks better next to the ADI and is cheaper than a 2 inch.
The EFIS/engine monitor will be a multi function from GRT or Dynon.
The Angle of attack is mounted up high and directly in front for obvious reasons.
The 2 inch airspeed and tach. are to save space and are redundant.
Probably the most unconventional thing Ive done is mount the fuel gages below the EFIS front and center. I did this because we all know how many accidents are caused by fuel exhaustion. I'm used to flying a Cessna and not having to switch tanks every half hour so I'm hoping this will help in that regard. Besides, there is room so why not.
The oil pressure and temp gages are on the right simply because I ran out of room on the left and they are redundant.
After you click on the thumbnail you can click a second time to make it really huge.
OK Fire away!
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