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737 Glareshield Help
Hey Guys
I am at the stage where I am looking to buy the MIP and glareshield for my cockpit.
I am a little concerned about finding a suitable glareshield for my harwarde as i have a CP Flight Classic MCP (85% scaled) and an opencockpits EFIS.
Any guidance on how to tackle this.
Kalz
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
Which part are you specifically referring to as the glareshield?
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
Hi Sean
I am concerned that i will not be able to find a suitably sized bracket to mount my hardware in the centre of the glareshield and am exploring the options available.
Thanks
Kalz
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
So you are looking for a bracket to take the CPFlight MCP and OC EFIS units? Something like this, but to your own dimensions?
http://www.flyengravity.com/products...00069_0001.jpg
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
That's correct.
What do you suggest?
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
My first suggestion would be could I alter the Engravity 85% scaled bracket to take the OC EFIS units? What are the dimensions of the OC unit's?
Next suggestion would be to either make my own (I wouldn't do this, I hate 'making' stuff), or get a local steel fabricator to make one for you (provide him with the CAD files).
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
Hi guys, this is how I did mine a few years ago...
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/d...ng_bracket.jpg
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/d...nd_drilled.JPG
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/d..._Rear_view.JPG
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/d...re_support.JPG
This is quite a simple solution, I covered the framwork in 3mm MDF sheeting and then stuck vinyl upholstery to it. It is one of the few pieces that will be re-used in my current rebuild of the sim!
(My sim actually had CRT monitors back then, they look ancient now hey!!!)
Cheers Gwyn
www.aerosimsolutions.com.au
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
Guys
Thank you both very much for your input.
Gywn, those images have been helpful.
Kalz
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Re: 737 Glareshield Help
What about building it from wood. Especially for the glareshield parts I made some good experience with this material (for pictures see the link to the blog below).
Regards,
Michael