Simple, stupid panels

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:06 pm

Does anyone have any pics of really basic VFR panels?

Kevin Johnson wants a really light, simple panel and we would like to see some!

Maybe one like the Aeronca Chief's. only in an RV!

CJ

newtech · Post by **newtech** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:34 pm

Hi Cap'n, no reply on this one so I thought I would pass on my version of a simple, affordable VFR panel. This is going in my RV-7A and includes the Icom A-210 from your group purchase.

The AirGizmo mount is for a Lowrance AirMap 600C GPS

Steve Eberhart
RV-7A, O-360-A1A, Catto 3 blade, House of Kolor Kandy Apple Red

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:26 am

Steve, I like it!

I also like the rudder cable sleeves and the switch guards!

Nice work!

Thanks for posting!

CJ

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:26 am

Steve, I like it!

I also like the rudder cable sleeves and the switch guards!

Nice work!

Thanks for posting!

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:26 am

Not sure why I missed this thread...I have a bunch of panel pics on my home computer. However, this is one that I have at work that I kept for the heater duct work, but the panel is about as basic as you can get but still has screens.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:59 pm

Chadwick, that is some interesting heater piping!

I think that your feet would be cold, no?

Also, what is up with the 902's? It looks like they were relived at the bottoms?

Hmmmmm...

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:37 pm

captain_john wrote:Also, what is up with the 902's? It looks like they were relived at the bottoms?

Hmmmmm...

CJ

Good eye CEEJ. I cropped the high rez pic and lightened it up a bit. I have no idea what this would be for, but it appears as though it's 1/4" or smaller AL tubing.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:18 am

Hmmmm, I am guessing that is a vapor return line and the cut away is to tighten the bulkhead fitting.

Looks like he has a 3/8" fuel line coming out of the leading edge and going forward too?

CJ

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:17 am

Somebody with an A model chime in here...isn't the line going forward horizontally the vent line penetration? Not sure I agree CJ, that looks smaller than 3/8" to me, but I am curious now...

smithhb · Post by **smithhb** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:43 am

Chad, that plane (-6A) is "MOJO" and belongs to Mark Phillips (fiveonepw@aol.com). He has numerous mods including retractable steps. You can contact him and ask about the plumbing... 931-626-2545

PS, I saw your request for fan grills on the Twilight Zone. I found a great source with cheap prices at http://www.directron.com/80mmfangrill.html

Brantel · Post by **Brantel** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:44 am

Maybe it is not a line but his fuel sender wiring?????

Post by **Spike** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:03 am

cjensen wrote:Somebody with an A model chime in here...isn't the line going forward horizontally the vent line penetration? Not sure I agree CJ, that looks smaller than 3/8" to me, but I am curious now...

You are correct Chad. The vent line is at the leading edge of the tank, though I did not know there was a difference between the A variants and the non A variants. I had thought the difference was between aerobatic tanks and non aerobatic tanks.

Spike

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:47 am

smithhb wrote:Chad, that plane (-6A) is "MOJO" and belongs to Mark Phillips (fiveonepw@aol.com). He has numerous mods including retractable steps. You can contact him and ask about the plumbing... 931-626-2545

Cool! Thanks for the info...

smithhb wrote:PS, I saw your request for fan grills on the Twilight Zone. I found a great source with cheap prices at http://www.directron.com/80mmfangrill.html

Some funky designs there!!

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:50 am

Spike wrote:You are correct Chad. The vent line is at the leading edge of the tank, though I did not know there was a difference between the A variants and the non A variants. I had thought the difference was between aerobatic tanks and non aerobatic tanks.

Spike

I'm not sure what the difference is, but there is something different. The TD's vent line comes out the top of the tank. Both of my vent lines are in the same location, and I have one upside-down tank, and one standard.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:12 pm

My vents are the same on the A model. I'm guessing it is a return line.