A simple COM/NAV panel?

[superconnie]

Today I tested one of my pilots instruments panels and found that I will need something.... a switch panel to set the NAV frequencies.

I always wondered why my VOR indicator did not indicate anything. Of course it is necessary to tune into the correct frequency for the desired airport (I'm not a pilot...)
One way to do this, is to open the radio panels on the screen and set the frequencies there. But that would be very disturbing if you're on a nice flight and suddenly this panel jumps into your view... it destroys the reality totally.

The other solution is a hardware switch panel with indicator to set and read the frequencies... has someone already built such a device? I know there are ready to use units available but I don't want to spend $1000 on this.

Does someone have a good idea how to make that in a simple way?

In fact I only need NAV1 and NAV2 since I'm not planning to use communication at all.... it's my computer, my world, my airport... all others out of my way...!

[XOrionFE]

goflightinc.com

Their stuff is awesome and wont break the bank. Plug and Play

[mpl330]

What about this - totally plug & play too:

http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/....html?cPath=22

Not sure if this helps?

Cheers
Mike

[AndyT]

Since you are building a Connie, the goFlight is more likely your best bet. Very easy to use and very inexpensive.
I have never used the Open Cockpits unit and so I can not tell you anything about it.

www.goflightinc.com

[superconnie]

Thanks for the suggestions.... the Opencockpit Multiradio is exactly what I need. It has all functions on one single panel.
The Goflight panel is also nice but in case I'd like all radio functions (maybe in the future) I need two or three of those panels because you can use the as radio OR nav but noth both.
The Opencockpit panel has a rotary switch for ALL functions.

The only problem with both panels is that they are too wide. They will not fit into my 14cm (5.5") slots. Well... maybe I can change that

Does someone use the Opencockpit panel???

[andarlite]

The Goflight panel is also nice but in case I'd like all radio functions (maybe in the future) I need two or three of those panels because you can use the as radio OR nav but noth both.
The Opencockpit panel has a rotary switch for ALL functions.

The only problem with both panels is that they are too wide. They will not fit into my 14cm (5.5") slots. Well... maybe I can change that

You can use one Goflight GF-166 as Com1/Com2 OR Nav1/Nav2 OR Com1/Nav1 OR Com2/Nav2 OR ADF/XPDR.

You can also buy it as a remote kit so you can fit it into your own panel. See:

http://www.goflightinc.com/order/ind...b8b7607ea109e7


Regards,
Henry

[mpl330]

Hi,

Yes I have the OC unit and used it. Was most impressed, it was my 1st piece of equipment.

It was easy to use (think there was only 1 function that wasnt as straightforward as the others but even then it was because I forgot how to use it) and covers all your radio needs.

I was pleased and a few guys on the Engravity forums have used it too...

Cheers
Mike

[Bob Reed]

You can use one Goflight GF-166 as Com1/Com2 OR Nav1/Nav2 OR Com1/Nav1 OR Com2/Nav2 OR ADF/XPDR.

You can also buy it as a remote kit so you can fit it into your own panel. See:

http://www.goflightinc.com/order/ind...b8b7607ea109e7


Regards,
Henry

I am using one GF-166 as both Com1 and 2 and Nav1 and2....

[superconnie]

@Bob
How do you do that? The description of the panel says that the functions must be selected in the software setup. How do you switch between NAV1/2 and COM1/2?

Do you have an additional switching panel?

Christian

[andarlite]

I am using one GF-166 as both Com1 and 2 and Nav1 and2....

Bob

Yes, but wouldn't you also need a GF-P8 or RP48 module to be able to do that? If you don't, then I would be very interested to know how you are accomplishing this.

Regards,
Henry