Pretty sure that panel cost more then my engine and prop combo
Actually over $2,000 less than a new Lycoming and Hartzell from Van's.
Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems
N402RH RV-10
I have flown the RV-10 for over 800 hours with the console mounted plugs and If I were to do it again I would move them back to the panel.
Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems Inc.
N402RH RV-10 1000+ Hours
This is an easy one....
I just happen to have one of those in my hangar somewhere.
Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems
N402RH RV-10
Totally insane in my opinion. This is an experimental homebuilt not an airbus
With that being said, im trying to build a budget concious airplane. I know many many folks on here money is no object so for those guys, you sure cant beat the cool factor of that panel. For me persoanlly however, that is totally insane and so over kill for an RV its laughable. At nearly what 35k?
Light fast fun and simple, that is the name of the RV game for me. i gues unless your building a 10.
Its mostly a money thing for me. I cant even begin to comprehend spending that on a panel. None the less, still very very cool, neat and shiny for people with bottomless pockets
Here is a picture of an Advanced Quick Panel for an RV-7 getting ready to ship.
Configured, tested and ready to install with the following equipment:
Two AF-5600T Touch Screens, D6 EFIS, Autopilot, AF-Com, GTN-650, Remote Mode S ES Transponder, Multi screen ADS-B Weather-Traffic, 406 ELT,
Lighting controller with Wig-Wag, Flap Positioning, Auto Trim, Advanced control module, Remote USB data jacks for easy database and logbook updates.
Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems
N402RH RV-10
The panel is a custom composite panel leather wrapped wit the same leather that will be used for the interior and seats.
Where's the audio panel Rob?
Good catch Derek! The red button momentarily disrupts power to PMags (via a VPX-Pro switch) to test internal PMag alternators during run-up. I debated long on including this as the switch and wiring pose another potential point of failure. In the end, I felt testing PMag aux power before every flight outweighed the risk of the additional complexity of the switch. The PMags will continue to run without external power so the test wiring/switch poses less risk than many other electrical components. Testing PMag aux power could be done by disrupting the circuits though the VPX-Pro/AFS interface but this would be a hassle to do every run-up and I was afraid this test would end up being skipped.What's the red button in the upper left?
Good catch Derek! The red button momentarily disrupts power to PMags .....
Zac - Thanks to you and the other good folks at Aerosport for a great product and service. The design, layout and build quality of the carbon fiber panel is excellent! - MarkMark!! Yes! That looks awesome!!
Good catch Derek! The red button momentarily disrupts power to PMags (via a VPX-Pro switch) to test internal PMag alternators during run-up. I debated long on including this as the switch and wiring pose another potential point of failure. In the end, I felt testing PMag aux power before every flight outweighed the risk of the additional complexity of the switch. ...
Bill - yes, that's why the debating. I've considered limiting the test switch to one PMag (EZ reconfiguration with the VPX). However, they will continue to operate on internal power in the unlikely event of a switch failure so there is still redundancy. Torn on this.Does that drop power to both P-mags at the same time?
Dean - The carbon fiber fire extinguisher mount came from Bone Head Composits. They make skydiving helmets but also have a few RV items. Suspect the owner has an RV. Very high quality item but like most carbon fiber products, not cheap (about $180). It does double duty as an arm rest and as an assist in extracting oneself from the cockpit. It was also lighter than the OEM mount that came with the fire extinguisher! It was clearly designed for an RV6,7,9. It replaces the small hump between the seats (made from z shaped extrusion) and uses existing floor screws to mount. You simply need to fabricate a small plate to cover the remaining gap over the tunnel in front of it. The fire extinguisher itself is a one pound aviation unit from Aircraft Spruce. Hope this helps. - MarkMagnificent panel!
I am interested in your fire extinguisher and mounting bracket source. It looks great also.
Thanks,
Dean
Very nice, is that the 12.1 HXR?
Great layout. You'll probably see a few more copies of this down the road. For some of us, we could probably use an annunciator light next to the lower placard.
Terry, CFI
RV9A N323TP
I just have to ask... Is that cabin heat cable from a vintage Ford?
Mark, that panel is beautiful. Congrats.
Does that arrangement give you full forward motion for the stick?