737NG update pics

[DanGeorge]

Thanks Ken, I think the 3 LCD monitor route is the only way for me to go with my space restrictions - at least then I'll be able to get a fairly wide field of view too.

Cheers,
Dan

[DanGeorge]

Another update!

The pedestal panel kit arrived yesterday from Poldragonet - less than 2 weeks after I ordered it. I know a few people on here have had issues with them regarding communication etc, but I have never had a problem at all. I've always found them to be very easy to deal with and Jakub has always kept me updated with my order process along the way. Best of all, they are exceptional value for money, AND very good quality. My kit came with every switch, LED, annunciator, knob etc that you need.

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I've installed some Opencockpit radio modules into the panel to use as the "working" panels (NAV, COMM & XPNDR), the rest of the Poldragonet panels will be dummy ones, although I will wire up the audio panels and assign the buttons to various FS functions.

I've built a pedestal bay myself using PVC foam board.

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The photo's show it temporarily in place in the cockpit - I need to get it all wired up and backlit.
Once that's done I've got some new carpet to stick down and some rails to put in for the seat, then I'm almost done! - Oh, except for building another seat, installing a tiller and sorting out the outside visuals and probably a million other little things... Not sure it'll ever be "really" finished!!

[nax228]

Nice kit.
And yes... it never seems to stop. Always another upgrade possible.

[Joe Cygan]

Looks great!

[Nick1150]

Great job

Thanks for updating

[JWS]

Nice,

the fire panel looks interesting. Did you assemble this for the picture? Was there a manual/guide?

JWS

[DanGeorge]

Hi JWS,

The fire panel is supplied in bits, ready for self assembly. You just have to glue the fire handles together and attach the switches/annunciators. I've yet to wire up the switches and LED's (all of these parts are supplied). As with all of Poldragonet's products there are now instructions or manual but I have to say it was very easy to put together - took me about 10 minutes I think!

Kind regards,
Dan

[JWS]

Thanks Dan,

if no instructions, how did you find out where to put which annunciator?

Maybe I'll try to contact them once more.

Best regards,

JWS

PS Do you have lighting in the handles as well? How are you going to interface?

[DanGeorge]

Hi JWS,

I just looked at a diagram from a real B737NG manual, or photo's off the internet. I built the poldragonet overhead panel in the same way! I can email you a copy of the pedestal/fire panel diagram if you like.

The handles don't have a facility to be lit, although you could probably mod them and insert a few LED's in there. I'm probably going to only have the fire panel working in test mode although I might at a later date try and interface the switches via FSUIPC and PMDG.

Kind regards,

Dan

[JWS]

Hi JWS,

I can email you a copy of the pedestal/fire panel diagram if you like.

Well, if it's not too much trouble, I would appreciate a PM. Not in a hurry, just whenever you have a moment.

Thanks.

Best regards,
JWS