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I like the layout a lot. I've struggled a bit with my panel plans, wanting to fit a 10" PFD, a 650-size GPS, and other stuff, but never had a layout I liked. Will have to try and incorporate this into some of my plans.
 
recently got my IFR rating, so I needed to upgrade my panel :)


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Thanks Steinair and Tom Berge!
 
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I "think" my panel is now done...LOL. There always seems to be another little thing to add, but for now it's done...

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Good lord....is that a placard that tells you what the buttons on the grip do?
Top left of the 8 TV screens above the 29 switches below the clear plexiglas bubble thingie....how many inflight movies loaded?
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just playing along with your opening line...
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Quick! What is Vso/fe?

The 8 guys are way more humorous than the 14 guys. I screwed up.

ut oh ... 8 lurker


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Finally got to put the driver to the screws this morning and officially install my panel. Had been waiting for the engine monitoring wire harness to be completed and now all the back-panel wiring is done and secured! (cable on the left side is a LAN cable that connects the VPX to a laptop for programming. It stays attached and stows underneath when not in use).

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SDS iginition CPi swings down on the right if needed. Not completely invisible when in the 'UP' position, but certainly not an eyesore either. Once all the programming is done, I'll tie its wire bundle up more out of the way.

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It?s 3M 1080 series carbon fiber wrap. Pretty thick stuff with a realistic texture to it. I used the additional adhesive over the entire panel and really like how well it stuck and trimmed. It didn?t get twisted and turn by the screws which was a concern I had. It?s a little pricy, but the 3?,4? sheet I bought could probably do the whole thing all over again if it gets messed up at some point in the future.
 
I'm not a fan of glass (it's my day job) am old school, 40 years driving planes I still enjoy the good old days:) I would add a panel pix but can't get it to stick -:(
 
Hi all. I am trying to find one or two of you building or have built and RV-8, and with ALL Garmin suite of avionics. I need to install wiring in the aft fuselage and place some components there too. Looking for " What I should Do", or better yet, "I would Do It This Way IF Had To Again".
I want to minimize adding excessive weight but building all these shelfs and racks or what not.
Need to place the ELT, and I guess the 2-EarthX Batteries I decided to go with, and the Garmin Remote Transponder. Oh and the 4th and last item I guess is the GMU Magnometer.

Having a hard time finding photos or advice...all Garmin related at least.
Dan
 
All G3X / Garmin panel. Mag mounted in left wing tip, remote transponder and radio and gdl39r mounted behind panel on a shelf. GPS20A and elt in tail. Since I retrofitted the plane, the wiring isn't as neat as Id like, and Id probably not do the VP-X only because Ive run out of circuits.
 
Panel Upgrade Phase 1...

Removed all the vacuum items, Navaid wing leveler, Rocky Mountain uEncoder, Garmin 250XL, GPSMAP 496, and a couple other items...

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Installed a Garmin G5, 2 axis autopilot w/GMC 507 controller, Aera 660, and iPad running ForeFlight...

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Phase 2 in planning stages...

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Panel with newly installed FlyEFII System 32 display

I've been flying with the System32 since day 1 but had a temporary panel plate with check engine lights and the fuel trim knob.

I received the controller from Robert at FlyEFII today and got it installed. The controller has a nice sturdy feel to it and tons of capability, I can't wait to take it for a test flight :D

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Aaron,
I love the panel setup. It?s obvious you have a Showplanes FB canopy kit. I especially like the taller offset stick. The offset lower IP cutout obviously accommodates this. It looks like you have a very capable VFR setup (no apparent IFR NAV source, and although not required, only one COM?). Exactly what I would done in a safe capable VFR modern airplane.. Congratulations! I loved my FB for several reasons.
 
Aaron?s RV8 Fastback is the best thought out RV build I have seen. He gave me a tour the other day. Very impressive in many areas. Best I have seen.
Great job Aaron!
 
I'm a little curious. Do you guys putting radios on the bottom of the panel have any problems with them clearing the cross-member thats just a few inches behind the panel?
 
New panel on my RV8

A move to the UK triggered the need for a few changes to my panel. The European Union requires am 8.33kHz radio, Mode-S transponder would be great and I also needed a back-up instrument for airspeed, altitude and direction. Garmin conveniently (not) changes dimensions when bringing new equipment on the market and there you have it; the need for a totally new panel. As an advantage, it meant I could make a few other tweaks to customize the panel to my needs. Here is the result. In a way a shame as it's more cluttered as the previous owner and builder kept it tidy and minimalist.

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I'm a little curious. Do you guys putting radios on the bottom of the panel have any problems with them clearing the cross-member thats just a few inches behind the panel?

I have the exact same question. What gives?
 
I had forgotten about this thread. I never posted a pic of the panel after the ICP was constructed. This pic was from Oshkosh several years ago. It was always funny to watch former Viper drivers and see their reactions. :D

I always flew with the replica HUD in place, and never found it distracting. Sure wish it has been functional.

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I believe the F-16 stuff was removed by the buyer soon after the sale. :(
 
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I had forgotten about this thread. I never posted a pic of the panel after the ICP was constructed. This pic was from Oshkosh several years ago. It was always funny to watch former Viper drivers and see their reactions. :D

I always flew with the replica HUD in place, and never found it distracting. Sure wish it has been functional.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/F7YdtyXVswCeSwV28

I believe the F-16 stuff was removed by the buyer soon after the sale. :(

Why the mirrors on the RV-8? Still paranoid about Hornet guys at your six?
 
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Nice looking panel!
Curious about the bracket with connectors labeled "signal" and "power" behind the G3X screen - can you provide more details?

Thanks
Thomas
 
Power/Signal Plug.. Better pics soon...

Yep.. The center panel is removable...

Used two 24 Pin vibration resistant plug/receptacles.

One feeds all power and grounds..

Second for “Signals” (Audio/CAN)

As it turns out I have all the avionics except the two GSA28’s roll/pitch servos...
The GEA24 and GMU11 mounted on the main center panel.

So basically .. only audio in/out and CAN needed to come off the “Signal” plug

With lots of bothersome inquiries to the " Great Garmin Guru's" and one wiring error...

The result...


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Yes... I've already started the process and had favourable responses so far. It was desif=gned to be IFR from the start (apart from ADF and no known ice limits) so it has very robust backup power systems, and a comprehensive POH with detailed 'failure scenarios' added in the design phase.
 
impressive cockpit. I do like the raised edge for the touch screen on the right. I have found that a 3/8 inch raised edge from the panel is perfect for me. I've been flying a lot of IFR approaches (VFR) in bumpy conditions. the raised edge is essential for a touch screen.
 
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RV8 Panel

Has anyone installed an AFS 5600 EFIS with a Garmin 650 (or Avidyne IFD440) directly below the EFIS in an unmodified RV8 panel?

Any install problems with panel space? Or depth/obstructions behind panel?
 
This is mine...RV-8

Still building…
I need to label some switches and knobs later on.
 

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RV8 Panel

Dynon panel with Skyview Touch, Com Radio, Intercom, AP Panel, and Knob Control Panel.

GT-50, MGL N16 Nav Radio, Compass, RAC Trim Indicator, Garmin GNX 375, JPI EDM 350, and one blank hole for future Garmin G5.
 

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Hi Chrigel... and (though I’m not sure as to being properly qualified to make that upmost important statement on here, probably need another 2,900 posts or so...) welcome on the VAF !

Another RV in the build in our huge country, and I for one didn’t even have a clue about it ;)
And since the subject here is THE panel, very nice one :cool:

PS
Looking forward for a live view of that work of art.
 
Im surprised how many of these panels only have one radio. I like to have all my frequency changes stacked up in front of me on a couple radios. For pilots flying in a lot of uncontrolled airspace managing the transition from one frequency area to another is a lot better with the ability to monitor two frequencies. Probably not so important if you fly in controlled airspace.
 
For pilots flying in a lot of uncontrolled airspace managing the transition from one frequency area to another is a lot better with the ability to monitor two frequencies.

That's one of the reasons right there. All modern digital comms can monitor two frequencies. So today one com is almost like having two. My current crystal clear favorites are the GTR 200 and Trig TY 91.
 
That's one of the reasons right there. All modern digital comms can monitor two frequencies. So today one com is almost like having two. My current crystal clear favorites are the GTR 200 and Trig TY 91.

Yup. I went into my panel-planning process fully intending to have two radios, but after really thinking about it critically, about the only real use case I had for this was monitoring two frequencies, like getting ATIS while also talking to center. And this is a use case that a single Dynon Skyview radio can already handle.

There's still the question of redundancy/backup, which is valid - I'll be addressing this by carrying a handheld, which can be patched to a ship's antenna if need be. Might not be super convenient to use, but will allow me to talk to someone in a failure scenario.
 
Old school:) My job was driving planes using TV screens, my own ride I wanted to continue my traditional routes:)
 

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