rightrudder
Well Known Member
Put a fork in my panel, 'cause it's done!!
A very exciting day. Hooked up my test battery and flipped the master switch, and everything powered up as it should (except trim indicator that still needs to be connected).
I'm really pleased with my simple design that incorporates a little old-school tech in the Hobbs meter and the traditional airspeed and altimeter dials. I bought water-slide decals from SteinAir for the labeling, which were sprayed with some Rustoleum matte clear for protection.
Staying with the standard non-extended panel really makes a difference in being able to move your legs around, especially if you're on the taller side. I kept the under-panel console on the small side too (throttle, mixture and cabin heat) for more room and less clutter.
I tested out the radio (GTR 200), and even from the garage I was able to get a response from a pilot flying overhead in the practice area east of John Wayne. Too cool!
Next up: borrow my kindly neighbor's truck, rent a break-down cherry picker hoist and bolt up the Lycoming.
A very exciting day. Hooked up my test battery and flipped the master switch, and everything powered up as it should (except trim indicator that still needs to be connected).
I'm really pleased with my simple design that incorporates a little old-school tech in the Hobbs meter and the traditional airspeed and altimeter dials. I bought water-slide decals from SteinAir for the labeling, which were sprayed with some Rustoleum matte clear for protection.
Staying with the standard non-extended panel really makes a difference in being able to move your legs around, especially if you're on the taller side. I kept the under-panel console on the small side too (throttle, mixture and cabin heat) for more room and less clutter.
I tested out the radio (GTR 200), and even from the garage I was able to get a response from a pilot flying overhead in the practice area east of John Wayne. Too cool!
Next up: borrow my kindly neighbor's truck, rent a break-down cherry picker hoist and bolt up the Lycoming.
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