I have two 7" screens stacked in my -8. I didn't need to cut anything behind the panel to make them fit. Talk to the guys at Steinair. They have all the panel hardware CAD templates and can help you design whatever you need. I think I spent around $200 for their services--totally worth it (and I bought all my avionics from them too because of their service and prices).
The layout works really well for me. Before installation, I was a bit worried that the screens would be too small, but in the -8 you're sitting so close to the panel that they are plenty big. I'm very happy with this setup.
Has anyone tried to put 2 7" SV screens stacked in the center of the panel in a -8 panel yet? I'm thinking about going that direction for redundancy as I will be doing some IFR flying with mine.
Any thoughts and input appreciated.
Are you meaning Sky View or Synthetic Vision ????
Paul Dye has a couple of GRT screens, I believe the 8" ones in his RV 8.
Photos should be in http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=5018 also, lots of other RV 8 installations.
Sure I would love that setup, but I still need my radio stack to go somewhere.
Sure I would love that setup, but I still need my radio stack to go somewhere.
Remote mount the radios, control them through the EFIS---------many of the newer big screen units have the option to do this.
In the photo above, there is an intercom and a radio above the EFIS units-----just not the standard looking ones. And looks like a SL30 below.
I know what you mean Mike. My original plan was to use Dynon legacy boxes, but I really like the features of the Skyview autopilot with the flight director.Where we going next "EFIS-IMAX with curved screen. Incredible how avionics progress. I should have waited!
I still like my first generation Dynon, only wish they kept the promise to add more functionality to the autopilot. I know why though, they know guys like me will eventually make a panel upgrade, only I may go Garmin instead.
Cheers