Saville
Well Known Member
Hi All,
I'm mulling over building an RV-8. There are tons of considerations (QB vs Standard, time vs money, etc).
One of them is the instrument panel. Eventually, I would like to make this an IFR-capable airplane. But I'm wondering if it is a bad idea to start with a very simple VFR, day/night panel. Then upgrade.
A simple panel gets me flying more quickly and a bit more cheaply. I'll need time to get used to the a/c and certainly won't be flying IFR for quite a while.
But how easy is it to remove a panel and install a new one?
How easy is it to add new wiring, cabling, air hoses, vacuum pumps etc to an already -built a/c?
Will I need a stronger alternator? Or maybe it's smart to start with one that can power IFR panels. What about the battery? Any differences there?
Assume all other equipment is either there or can be installed on the engine that exists.
Thanks!
I'm mulling over building an RV-8. There are tons of considerations (QB vs Standard, time vs money, etc).
One of them is the instrument panel. Eventually, I would like to make this an IFR-capable airplane. But I'm wondering if it is a bad idea to start with a very simple VFR, day/night panel. Then upgrade.
A simple panel gets me flying more quickly and a bit more cheaply. I'll need time to get used to the a/c and certainly won't be flying IFR for quite a while.
But how easy is it to remove a panel and install a new one?
How easy is it to add new wiring, cabling, air hoses, vacuum pumps etc to an already -built a/c?
Will I need a stronger alternator? Or maybe it's smart to start with one that can power IFR panels. What about the battery? Any differences there?
Assume all other equipment is either there or can be installed on the engine that exists.
Thanks!