Generic Cockpit

[davek]

Finally got some progress happening



the glare shield has a layer of sponge before the vinyl goes on.
Painted the Main Panel.
Fitted the GPS Panel for size and switch location.
Built and fitted the Gear Level
Built and fitted the flaps lever
The cyclic is out of place, forgot to move it before taking the pic.

I am waiting for some parts for the CNC so I can make the panels. I have made some templates from MDF which I found is a good idea to give perspective to the size of switch clearance and location. Once the CNC is up and running I can sort out the spacing of the panels and get them done.



This photo shows the drawer for the keyboard and mouse. It pulls out enough for the keyboard to be used and keeps it out of site at other times.

Still a fair way to go but I am getting some progress happening..

[twisted8]

Excellent work! looks great so far!

[BlackWidow]

Great work.. I have got to tell you that everytime i look at the work you have been doing it is real inspiring. Thanks

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I really like the bezels around the screen, did you make these yourself?

They are cool lcd monitors you have, top stuff!

[davek]

MIke. its a good thing you cant see it up close and personal.. its a bit rough in real life.. the benefit of charcoal grey paint!

Alex, the main board is 3mm MDF and the bezels are some architrave type moldings cut, glued and then filled and sanded. Worked out ok but like anything, once finished, you see something else which you like better.

Last night I fitted some lights under the glare shield, there is high glow and low glow for night work depending on if flying or on the ground. One thing I did forget to order were red LED's which would have been better for flying at night.

I also fitted the main cockpit light and the check list switch box. I moved the radio panel back and fitted it in front of there as when the collective is raised I cant see the radio panel properly.

[BlackWidow]

If i ever get to Australia I would love to see it in Person. I think its awesome.

[davek]

Plugs in Test

Have been doing some wiring today and decided it was time to do a Plugs In test.

[davek]

I have invested the last day and a half in building the OVH panel in MDF. My initial attempt raised my awareness of where things go and how much area around a switch is required, esp for wiring and backlighting requirements.

Its pretty much the final layout. I will install this once I take it down and give it a coat of paint, and then use this for flying until I have the CNC up and running and can cut proper panels with labels and backlighting. I am thinking this is going to take some time due to my complete lack of knowledge in all things CNC and the learning curve I am going to go through.

As I make each Panel, I can then just replace it into the OVH and wire up... well thats the plan for now

Also made and finished painting some home made knobs for the flaps and Gear levers.. painted in a blue I found in the shed for something different to charcoal.

[davek]

I spent pretty much all day building a TQ as a practice run.
The body was pretty easy with the CNC but I got stuck on what type of handles and how to attach them.
In the end they ended up too big but it was late when I closed up the shed.

Building this has certainly given me greater respect for those that are building quality units such as Gywn.

Each time I put it together, I realised there was something I have not put in place, put it in the wrong place or forgotten.

The text is not correct as i am still waiting for the right size CNC bits. I just used a v bit to a depth of 1mm as an idea how it would fit and work.

[BlackWidow]

Once again davek you are an inspiration.