jferraro17
Opulence, I has it...
Really nice Jim!
This is what I have in mind. Not finalized yet, and positions will be jockeyed around a little, but a general idea. The larger Advanced screen is a 4500 panel mount unit (same dimensionally as the 3500). I had thought about stacking 2 3400's in the center of the panel, and put all of the radios on the right, but I think I like the larger screen better because it displays info with a bigger picture, plus it has the newer device navigation knobs on the box. The downside is my radios will have to be scattered around a little, not a major drawback IMO. Comments/criticism appreciated!
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Wow! That looks really great!
However, is it not a bit redundant? Your plan has two GPS units, two Comm radios, two Nav radios, and two MFDs.
And while your panel would provide a great deal of capabilities, do you think that it is worth all of the extra weight, the extra wiring, and all of the extra money issues?
As someone who is still in the 'Panel Planning' process, I would be most interested to find out why you want such a panel.
Well, after a conversation with Rob Hickman on the Advanced Forum, I'm really starting to question the need to keep the 696 in the panel. The Advanced 4500 and 3400 will display and do everything that I need and want. No 696 would also free up a lot of panel space and make room for a stack with all of my radios. If I did this, the stack would likely be on the right and the 3400 on the left. Decisions decisions!
...With dual ADHARS you are all set.
When do you hope to fly?
Bill
Very nice all glass cockpit Brent. I can't wait to see it all lit up. I like the openings in your gear towers. Wish I would have done that. I removed the web material between the bottom 2 holes, but leaving it completely open would have worked better. Looks like you must have a plate to cover the opening - great idea.
but for now it's really cool to see everything on.
what does a HUD do/provide?
Jim,
I hope and assume you checked the fit of your panel into the actual airplane!
Rob must love you! It looks like Rob Hickman must be getting a new boat, airplane or both! Nice panel!
Jim,
I hope and assume you checked the fit of your panel into the actual airplane!
Problem was, with the bottom radio being so low, there was interference with the fuselage cross brace that sits right behind the panel.
In Jims case he modified the connectors instead of modifying that crossbrace...I believe. Jim can chime in, but I think that's what he did.
Rob and I are going to split the new boat half and half (I passed as much of Jim's money through me as I could)!
Whoa there, Big Fella! What's this about a boat? There are no new toys (or halves of toys) being purchased in the Hickman household. All of Rob's "fun" money now goes to Oregon State University and Dr. Howard Freedman, orthodontist.
Whoa there, Big Fella! What's this about a boat? There are no new toys (or halves of toys) being purchased in the Hickman household. All of Rob's "fun" money now goes to Oregon State University and Dr. Howard Freedman, orthodontist.