az_gila
Well Known Member
VAF guys... for your comments.....(dare I?......)
My panel design is mostly complete, as a VFR only plane. With the advent of the new "experimental glass" devices, I'm amazed at how simple the panel can become. The Dynon D-180 really does save a lot of panel space.
The panel is original Vans RV-6A size, with a 3/4 inch edge keep out area for my version of a DIY modular panel with two overlays.
The avionics are pretty settled, with the Apollo GX-65 GPS/Comm installed only because I am very used to the similar GX-55R unit in my Tiger - it seems to be the only moving map I need at this time - but space is easily available for a future upgrade ($$$) to a 396/496 with weather...
I personally like having 2 comm. radios.
A larger version picture is on my web site...
http://home.earthlink.net/~gilalex/RV/pic-panel-large.jpg
The avionics units are as high as they can go with the tip-up canopy frame interference issue, so the intercom, com1/com2 select switches and lighting switches can go above the avionics.
The stack is high enough to be expanded to have a 430 replace the Apollo in a future upgrade...
Left hand lower switches are master power - start - alternate bus feed - left mag./right elec. ign - then a separate group for fuel boost-prime - then two pullable circuit breakers for alternator field - auto pilot... then a trim indicator, just because I already have it and it will keep the D-180 screen less cluttered....
Carb./FP prop, so the flap switch is to the right of the mixture knob. Fuses are on a swing out panel under the glove box area.
See anything I've forgotten? - preferably in the less than kilobuck range....
Do people really need all of those switches and dials?....
gil A
Progress is now being made....
My panel design is mostly complete, as a VFR only plane. With the advent of the new "experimental glass" devices, I'm amazed at how simple the panel can become. The Dynon D-180 really does save a lot of panel space.
The panel is original Vans RV-6A size, with a 3/4 inch edge keep out area for my version of a DIY modular panel with two overlays.
The avionics are pretty settled, with the Apollo GX-65 GPS/Comm installed only because I am very used to the similar GX-55R unit in my Tiger - it seems to be the only moving map I need at this time - but space is easily available for a future upgrade ($$$) to a 396/496 with weather...
I personally like having 2 comm. radios.
A larger version picture is on my web site...
http://home.earthlink.net/~gilalex/RV/pic-panel-large.jpg
The avionics units are as high as they can go with the tip-up canopy frame interference issue, so the intercom, com1/com2 select switches and lighting switches can go above the avionics.
The stack is high enough to be expanded to have a 430 replace the Apollo in a future upgrade...
Left hand lower switches are master power - start - alternate bus feed - left mag./right elec. ign - then a separate group for fuel boost-prime - then two pullable circuit breakers for alternator field - auto pilot... then a trim indicator, just because I already have it and it will keep the D-180 screen less cluttered....
Carb./FP prop, so the flap switch is to the right of the mixture knob. Fuses are on a swing out panel under the glove box area.
See anything I've forgotten? - preferably in the less than kilobuck range....
Do people really need all of those switches and dials?....
gil A
Progress is now being made....
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