VFR panel ideas ??

[jiott]

Maybe some of the guys with the much older D10/180 Dynon panels can chime in, but I believe Dynon is still supporting these old panels with free software updates.

[jiott]

Ramos, I can't quote any numbers and it would depend on if you are comparing to a full 6-pack or partial steam panel, but there is a definite weight savings with solid state glass panel, especially if your glass includes engine instrumentation and remote transponder. Of course if you add steam style backup instruments (which you shouldn't need much of for VFR) it cuts down the weight savings.

[jiott]

Did I also mention Skyview is fully compatible and ready for ADS-B both OUT and IN. If your system already includes the Dynon remote mode S transponder, ADS-B OUT can be had for a simple $600 changeout of the GPS antenna. ADS-B IN with free traffic, weather, TFR's, etc. can be added with a small $800 module and a small Xponder style antenna. My system that I purchased 4.5 years ago was fully compatible and ready for these simple additions.

[David47]

So I'm having a bit each way. I thought long and hard about this before I bought stuff. I'm using a 8.5" MGL lite screen, above which I have steam 2 1/4" asi and alt. I get engine gauges and all the other flight instrument stuff that goes with glass. But my panel isn't about redundancy in case of electrics out, it's about what I'm comfortable with. And imho, that's as it should be for anyone designing their panel. Maybe in time I'll flick the steam gauges and go purely glass, but right now, that's my story.

[colospace]

Just a question about what others have done for the glare shield overhang (particularly for a glass panel). I am about to trim mine and had been thinking of up to a 2" overhang to insure good shading. I'm now thinking this would be excessive but, thinking 1" would be too little, I'm envisioning a 1.5" overhang. Any feed back as to what others have done or think on this matter would be appreciated.

[jiott]

I have a 1" overhang and a Dynon glass panel. Have never noticed an issue with not enough shading.

[Av8r3400]

My glare shield was trimmed flush to the panel, but I wanted an overhang. I used the same carpet as the rest of my interior, so I just cut it long and folded it over on itself to make the overhang.

It's flexible, yet rigid enough to hold its shape. About a 2" overhang. Seeing my Garmin GPS or the Dynon D180 has not been an issue.