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Avionics / Panel

2022-03-27T15:11:24Z

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==== Do's and Don'ts ====
* Don't remove any material from the ribs supporting the glare shield. You need to place the instruments so that they go left, right or underneath the ribs.
* Don't remove the lowest part of the sub-panel to accommodate GPS units (the bottom part with its flange is structural). Rather cut a rectangular hole for the GPS with rounded corners to avoid stress into the sub-panel and reinforce the cut-out with angle brackets as mentioned in the build manual.
* Don't put your backup attitude indicator (e.g. a G5) out of sight (on the copilot side, down on the center console)
* Don't put your IFR-certified GPS out of sight (more than 45 degrees to the right, more than 30 degrees down), unless you install a full annunciator panel in sight.
* Do ensure you have more space than you need for the connectors. With the wires coming out you want roughly double the length of the connectors for the wires to make their curve.
* Do avoid putting anything between the sub panel and the firewall. Its really hard to get there once the plane is complete for inspection or repair.

==== Panel Builders ====
* Aerotronics [http://www.aerotronics.com/ www.aerotronics.com]
* Stein Air [https://www.steinair.com/ www.steinair.com]
* Midwest Panel Builders [https://midwestpanels.com/ midwestpanels.com]

==== Avionics Dealerships ====
* [http://www.aerotronics.com/ Aerotronics]
* [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/av/index.html Aircraft Spruce]
* [https://dynonavionics.com/dynon-dealers.php List of Dynon Dealers]
* [https://midwestpanels.com/ Midwest Panel Builders] Garmin ''New to RV-10. I sent them my entire upper forward Fuselage and they designed mounting shelves and mounted every component, designed the panel with my input and did all the wiring. I also purchased all my Garmin avionics from them. They produced schematics for me.''
* [https://www.pacificcoastavionics.com/ Pacific Coast Avionics]
* [https://sarasotaavionics.com/g3x Sarasota]
* [https://www.steinair.com/product-category/avionics/ Stein Air]

==== Making Your Own Panel ====
* [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RV-10_2D_Panel.zip 2D CAD-File from Vans] ''(DXF-format)''
* [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RV-10_3D_Panel.zip 3D CAD-File from Vans] ''(IGS-format)''
* [https://support.garmin.com/en-US/aviation/issue/tabs/manuals?identifier=63892 2D CAD-Files from Garmin] ''(DXF-format)''
* [https://static.garmin.com/pumac/g3xstepfiles3.zip 3D CAD-Files from Garmin] ''(Step-format, most G3X, Audio and GPS instruments)''
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* [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/58051049bcf3496072fa946a/w/9ee1ac39aaf6c431fe3bdfbb/e/7da1ba6f479ce5ebfb6215e3?renderMode=0&uiState=623d448c57fedd6b81806173 Martin's CAD-designed Panel] [[File:RV10_CAD.png|400px|link=https://cad.onshape.com/documents/58051049bcf3496072fa946a/w/9ee1ac39aaf6c431fe3bdfbb/e/7da1ba6f479ce5ebfb6215e3?renderMode=0&uiState=623d448c57fedd6b81806173]] ''Hints: 
** Create an account and clone the project. OnShape is free if your files are public.
** Web-based CAD software, no install necessary.
** Use right mouse-button or two finger drag to rotate the panel.
** For iPhone and iPad, install OnShape app.''
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* Cutting Services [[File:panel.png|400px]] Above panel laser cut: 0.040 6061:$54, 0.025 2024T3:$182 at [https://www.waterjetwest.com sendcutsend.com] $100 waterjet cut, e.g. at [https://www.waterjetwest.com/ waterjetwest.com]
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* Black Level 2 Anodizing [[File:black_anodized_panel.jpeg|400px]] e.g. $130 (minimum order value) at [https://miramarmetalprocessing.com/ miramarmetalprocessing.com]
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* A view behind my panel. No supports cut and nothing between the firewall and the sub panel.
* There is a panel on the right side to hold the remote COM. Nutplates on the bottom bar, and on the subpanel. The Engine box is top right. I'd put it an inch lower next time as the connectors are very tight.
* The radio stack is about as high as it can be.

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Avionics / Panel

2022-03-27T15:11:07Z

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2022-03-27T15:09:40Z

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Avionics / Panel

2022-03-27T15:07:35Z

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Avionics / Panel

2022-03-27T15:06:45Z

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2022-03-27T15:03:04Z

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Avionics / Panel

2022-03-27T15:02:02Z

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File:DerekSBehindThePanel.jpg

2022-03-27T14:55:39Z

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Avionics / Panel

2022-03-27T14:54:43Z

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==== Do's and Don'ts ====
* Don't remove any material from the ribs supporting the glare shield. You need to place the instruments so that they go left, right or underneath the ribs.
* Don't remove the lowest part of the sub-panel to accommodate GPS units (the bottom part with its flange is structural). Rather cut a rectangular hole for the GPS with rounded corners to avoid stress into the sub-panel and reinforce the cut-out with angle brackets as mentioned in the build manual.
* Don't put your backup attitude indicator (e.g. a G5) out of sight (on the copilot side, down on the center console)
* Don't put your IFR-certified GPS out of sight (more than 45 degrees to the right, more than 30 degrees down), unless you install a full annunciator panel in sight.
* Do ensure you have more space than you need for the connectors. With the wires coming out you want roughly double the length of the connectors for the wires to make their curve.

==== Panel Builders ====
* Aerotronics [http://www.aerotronics.com/ www.aerotronics.com]
* Stein Air [https://www.steinair.com/ www.steinair.com]
* Midwest Panel Builders [https://midwestpanels.com/ midwestpanels.com]

==== Avionics Dealerships ====
* [http://www.aerotronics.com/ Aerotronics]
* [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/av/index.html Aircraft Spruce]
* [https://dynonavionics.com/dynon-dealers.php List of Dynon Dealers]
* [https://midwestpanels.com/ Midwest Panel Builders] Garmin ''New to RV-10. I sent them my entire upper forward Fuselage and they designed mounting shelves and mounted every component, designed the panel with my input and did all the wiring. I also purchased all my Garmin avionics from them. They produced schematics for me.''
* [https://www.pacificcoastavionics.com/ Pacific Coast Avionics]
* [https://sarasotaavionics.com/g3x Sarasota]
* [https://www.steinair.com/product-category/avionics/ Stein Air]

==== Making Your Own Panel ====
* [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RV-10_2D_Panel.zip 2D CAD-File from Vans] ''(DXF-format)''
* [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RV-10_3D_Panel.zip 3D CAD-File from Vans] ''(IGS-format)''
* [https://support.garmin.com/en-US/aviation/issue/tabs/manuals?identifier=63892 2D CAD-Files from Garmin] ''(DXF-format)''
* [https://static.garmin.com/pumac/g3xstepfiles3.zip 3D CAD-Files from Garmin] ''(Step-format, most G3X, Audio and GPS instruments)''
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* [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/58051049bcf3496072fa946a/w/9ee1ac39aaf6c431fe3bdfbb/e/7da1ba6f479ce5ebfb6215e3?renderMode=0&uiState=623d448c57fedd6b81806173 Martin's CAD-designed Panel] [[File:RV10_CAD.png|400px|link=https://cad.onshape.com/documents/58051049bcf3496072fa946a/w/9ee1ac39aaf6c431fe3bdfbb/e/7da1ba6f479ce5ebfb6215e3?renderMode=0&uiState=623d448c57fedd6b81806173]] ''Hints: 
** Create an account and clone the project. OnShape is free if your files are public.
** Web-based CAD software, no install necessary.
** Use right mouse-button or two finger drag to rotate the panel.
** For iPhone and iPad, install OnShape app.''
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* Cutting Services [[File:panel.png|400px]] Above panel laser cut: 0.040 6061:$54, 0.025 2024T3:$182 at [https://www.waterjetwest.com sendcutsend.com] $100 waterjet cut, e.g. at [https://www.waterjetwest.com/ waterjetwest.com]
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* Black Level 2 Anodizing [[File:black_anodized_panel.jpeg|400px]] e.g. $130 (minimum order value) at [https://miramarmetalprocessing.com/ miramarmetalprocessing.com]
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SECTION 24: WING TIP

2022-03-27T14:41:53Z

Dereks: Added an image for the fix...

[[File:WingtipAlignment.jpg|thumb]]
Cutting the lens is easy - use your tin snips and then sand to get the edges straight. Using a Dremel melts it and it leaves a bulky burr.

I would suggest waiting until the wings are on the plane and the ailerons rigged before you drill these. I did them in the jig while vertical since I liked the access - put the flaps to the stop, lined up the ailerons and figured I'd be good. Outcome was that I was 1/4" low, and had to cut the back edge apart to be able to adjust the wing tip so it would align nicely with the aileron.

The solution was to cut the back edge, and drill out the W-1016 wingtip rib.

Then you can move everything back into alignment, fill with flox, to glue it back together. There is a layer of fiberglass on the inside that was folded to connect top and bottom. Replaced that with two layers of BID. Not too bad, but likely could have been avoided.

File:WingtipAlignment.jpg

2022-03-27T14:34:12Z

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