REFLECTOR: Panel Changes

[Scott Baker]

For IFR ops, I think I would vote for Possibility #2.
Put the CDI on an A:B switch for Nav 1<>Nav #2 (unless the Dynon EFIS can 
display one of the Nav's).
SB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 12:17 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Panel Changes


> I'm going to be installing two Dynon instruments. One an EFIS an the other 
> an EMS(Engine Monitor System).  I have 8 3.125 instruments in an extended 
> 6 pack configuration.  The standard 6 pack plus two CDI's to the right, 
> one for the GPS the other for the VOR/ILS.  Two rows of 4 instruments. 
> Because of the size of the Dynon units the easiest place to install them 
> is where the CDI units are.
>
> So I now have 8 holes and 10 instruments.  2 have to go. I'm looking for 
> input as to which two instruments to ditch and why you think so...
>
> First some info on the existing instruments.
> 1.) The AI & DG are integral to my auto pilot so for now they must stay. 
> This also gives me redundancy for gyro instruments, one set vacuum the 
> other electric.
> 2.) The GPS course will be displayed on the Dynon when the EFIS or EMS is 
> in HSI mode, but they don't have a course indicator when it is in AI 
> mode.. Not sure when they expect to get that added.
> 3.) The VOR/ILS can not be displayed on the Dynon, incompatible interface.
>
> I have attached an image of what the panel looks like and possible layouts 
> I have come up with. I welcome any comments..
>
> thanks, Scott
>
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