Panel Design

For our panel we designed to go with Midwest Panels. We want an advanced IFR panel with lots of options, so we were excited to get started. Initially we were hoping to fit a Garmin GTN750Xi in the panel, but we quickly found out that there is no room for a screen that large.

We had a few other constraints that required some customization of the standard IFR panel, but after some design discussions Adam and Steve were able to produce the following layout for us:

And here is the real thing, almost ready:



Here is some of the design direction that influenced the layout:
  • VP-X to eliminate most of the fuses on the panel
  • Physical starter key (you don't want to takeoff without the keys to the gas tanks)
  • Operating switches on the left, light switches on the right (still easily reachable)
  • Dual USB ports near the bottom of the panel to avoid cables running across the panel
  • LED backlit switches and signs
Here is an overview of most of the components that will be integrated in the panel:

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 9, 2022 at 9:35 AM

    I'm really impressed with your build! My wife and I are just starting the process toward private pilot license, really excited, and already thinking about pursuing purchase and build of a TSI.

    The panel design is very well thought out, I like the improvements you've made.

    I do have a question about your panel and avionics — I'm trying to figure out how you are getting ADS-B in/out. I may be missing the feature in one of the items in your list above.

    One other question, does the setup you have provide full integration to Firelight or Garmin Pilot for sync of plans, logs, GPS, etc.?

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    1. Arthur van HoffDecember 9, 2022 at 12:01 PM

      I'm not sure what provides the ADS-B, I though it was part of the GTN. I use ForeFlight, and it syncs over bluetooth, in both directions.

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