Skycoupe instrument panel mockup 2/22/2013 |
Yes, a few BCAC members have been making progress this winter. For instance, at Noel Falwell's suggestion, Kent created this mockup of a new instrument panel with full-scale images of instruments tentatively planned for the airplane. Following is a list of instruments being considered or already purchased:
Stits SA-7D Skycoupe Instrument List
- GPS/Moving Map - iFly 700 GPS gimbal mount + antenna
- http://ifly.adventurepilot.com/HOME.aspx
- Dimensions: 7 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 3/4"
- MGL Flight-2 Primary Flight Instrument (MGL Velocity Single)
- http://www.mglavionics.co.za/
- Dimensions: 3.346" X 3.346" X 2.047"
- MGL E1 Universal Engine Monitor
- http://www.mglavionics.co.za/
- Dimensions: 3.346" X 3.346" X 2.047"
- Radios
- Garmin Apollo Slimline SL-30 NAV/COMM
- http://www8.garmin.com/products/sl30/
- Dimensions: 1.3"H x 6.25" W x 10.5" D
- Garmin Apollo Slimline SL-40 COMM
- http://www8.garmin.com/products/sl40/
- Dimensions: 1.3"H x 6.25" W x 10.5" D
- MGL V-6 w/Intercom
- http://www.mglavionics.com/html/radios.html
- Dimensions: 2.40"H x 2.40" W x 4.2" D
- Intercom
- Flightcom 403mc (donated by Michael Crowder)
- http://www.flightcom.net/general-aviation/intercoms-ga/403mc/
- Dimensions: 2.375″ W x 1″ H x 2.625" D
- MGL V-6 COMM w/Intercom (see above)
- Transponder
- Garmin GTX-327 $1200
- http://www8.garmin.com/products/gtx327/index.html
- Dimensions: 6.25"H x 1.65" W x 8.73" D
- Fuel/Air Mixture gauge = Innovate MTX-L AFR
- http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/MTXL.php
- Dimensions: 2.0625"H x 2.0625" W x ~3.0" D
- Inclinometer
- http://aircraftproducts.wicksaircraft.com/item/aircraft-instruments/inclinometer/1576s?
- Dimensions: 3.5"H x 1.5" W (surface mount)
- Throttle Dia. 1.5" ?
- Mixture Dia. 1.5" ?
- Primer (?)
- Magnetic compass
- http://aircraftproducts.wicksaircraft.com/item/falcon-gauges/falcon-gauge-magnetic-compasses/mcdn-2?&plpver=10&origin=keyword&by=prod&filter=0
- Dimensions: 2.0" Dia.
- Switches Left - Contura-2, Carling
- Master On/Off
- L-Mag On/Off
- R-Mag On/Off
- Starter - momentary switch
- Switches Right - Contura-2, Carling
- Future use
- Fuse panel - Bussman
- Headset sockets right/left
- Map box