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phd1993

Joined: 04 Apr 2006
Posts: 18
Location: Overland Park, KS

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: Starting on instrument panel and looking for advice

I have completed assembly of all major components  (complete 701 kit) and currently waiting for engine (912S), the new FWF kit, and  basic instrument package.  I am looking to expand the instrumentation to  include NAV/COM, transponder, vertical speed indicator, attitude gyro,  directional gyro, etc.  Before I go and drop a fairly sizeable sum of money  at AircraftSpruce.COM I am looking for words of wisdom and advice - regardless  if it is "no problem, just follow the instructions" or "don't try this at  home".  

  

 If I do proceed to try and install these  instruments (after adding an extension to the standard sized panel) what other  items have I overlooked that I need to include - antennas, encoders, etc.   Also any comments on any of the following items would be appreciated -  especially if they keep me from wandering down a wrong path:

  

 Crown KX-125 NAV/COM (AircraftSpruce  11-03402)

 Garmin GTX327 transponder (AS  11-00329)

 Falcon Vertical Speed Indicator (AS  10-05205)

 Sigma-Tek Attitude gyro (AS 5000B)

 Falcon Directional gyro (AS 10-22950)

 PMA4000 Audio Panel (AS 11-11941)

 AirGizmo GPS panel (AS 1103509) and Garmin 296  (AS 1102652)

 Amp meter (AS AM010)

 Vacuum gauge (AS 10-01100)

  

 Thanks in advance.

  

 Sam Hutcheson

  

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Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: Starting on instrument panel and looking for advice

Have you priced all of those out yet including a vacuum system. I'd seriously look at a Dynon system. I know I'm going to.

[quote="phd1993"]I have completed assembly of all major components  (complete 701 kit) and currently waiting for engine (912S), the new FWF kit, and  basic instrument package.  I am looking to expand the instrumentation to  include NAV/COM, transponder, vertical speed indicator, attitude gyro,  directional gyro, etc.  Before I go and drop a fairly sizeable sum of money  at AircraftSpruce.COM I am looking for words of wisdom and advice - regardless  if it is "no problem, just follow the instructions" or "don't try this at  home".  

  

 If I do proceed to try and install these  instruments (after adding an extension to the standard sized panel) what other  items have I overlooked that I need to include - antennas, encoders, etc.   Also any comments on any of the following items would be appreciated -  especially if they keep me from wandering down a wrong path:

  

 Crown KX-125 NAV/COM (AircraftSpruce  11-03402)

 Garmin GTX327 transponder (AS  11-00329)

 Falcon Vertical Speed Indicator (AS  10-05205)

 Sigma-Tek Attitude gyro (AS 5000B)

 Falcon Directional gyro (AS 10-22950)

 PMA4000 Audio Panel (AS 11-11941)

 AirGizmo GPS panel (AS 1103509) and Garmin 296  (AS 1102652)

 Amp meter (AS AM010)

 Vacuum gauge (AS 10-01100)

  

 Thanks in advance.

  

 Sam Hutcheson

  

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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:16 pm Post subject: Starting on instrument panel and looking for advice

Harrison,

      Keep in mind that if you  are installing dual sticks, you will have ample space on the center consol to  place flight instruments, GPS, engine instruments, etc.

  

 Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx

 ZodiacXL, 

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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: Starting on instrument panel and looking for advice

Harrison,

      Keep in mind that if you  are installing dual sticks, you will have ample space on the center consol to  place flight instruments, GPS, engine instruments, etc.

  

 Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx

 ZodiacXL, 

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phd1993

Joined: 04 Apr 2006
Posts: 18
Location: Overland Park, KS

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Starting on instrument panel and looking for advice

Gig, I ordered the Rotax 912S with the factory installed vacuum pump.  I have priced them out and am still "swallowing hard".  Vast majority of costs are for the NAV/COM and Transponder both of which are really needed since I will be in-and-out of class "D" airspace (OJC and IXD) and within the mode "C" vail around MCI.



Major problem will undoubtedly revolve around just where am I going to put all the instruments.  The reality of limited space may well lead me to drop one or more of my desired instruments.



Thanks,



Sam Hutcheson

CH701 - N6412Z

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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:37 pm Post subject: Starting on instrument panel and looking for advice

Has anyone actually priced out the cost of round  gauges verses a Dynon system? I know that it depends on what instruments you  use, but something approximate.

  

  

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Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Starting on instrument panel and looking for advice

The limited space is exactly why I suggested the Dynon. Stop by my website and click the cockpit link. Though I haven't started the panel building process yet there are a couple of dummy panels there.



http://www.peoamerica.net/N601WR/html/cockpit.html



 	  phd1993 wrote: 	
		  Gig, I ordered the Rotax 912S with the factory installed vacuum pump.  I have priced them out and am still "swallowing hard".  Vast majority of costs are for the NAV/COM and Transponder both of which are really needed since I will be in-and-out of class "D" airspace (OJC and IXD) and within the mode "C" vail around MCI.



Major problem will undoubtedly revolve around just where am I going to put all the instruments.  The reality of limited space may well lead me to drop one or more of my desired instruments.



Thanks,



Sam Hutcheson

CH701 - N6412Z

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