Dan, Yes, we followed exactly the instructions that came with the kit. I followed the instrument layout sorta!! I did place the flight instruments on the square raised panel in the "T" arrangement that all of the books recommend. I've added an EGT and a CHT to the panel, and those plus the clock and OAT are lined to the right across what remains of the panel. Radio and transponder are more or less below the right yoke. Intercom is also below this row of instruments near the right yoke.
So far, everything fits and the panel sits in the fuselage like it's supposed to. I am now trying to find time to begin installing instruments and configuring the tubing to the vacuum ones. The subsequent messages seem to show that some don't like the Alon panel that obstructs the view on the left side. I hadn't thought about the differences in seating in the 'coupe and the Alon. Hope it doesn't obstruct too much. On the other hand, I was interested in increasing the number of instruments and putting them in the modern "T" arrangement. Have planned to put in ram's horn style yokes also. What we purchased was a set from Aircraft Spruce that were made for the Navion. They are larger in diameter than the Alon-style yokes and have a massive, solid feel. Hope all of this stuff gets by the feds. My IA that is helping with this restoration seems to think there's no problem. Hope his relationship with them is as good as he seems to think!! I'd really hate to think about undoing everything at this point. My progress is slow.......can't seem to find the time to go out and work on the coupe in the evenings. It's at my IA's house, actually in his garage/workshop, and so I'm always feeling like I'm imposing on him. Will try to keep in touch as we proceed on the panel. Hope you will try to do the same. Dallas Dallas E. Wilhelm, Jr. Professor & Chair Biology Department Hastings College Hastings, NE 68901 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] 402.461.7382 phone 402.461.7463 fax > ---------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 12:21 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Trim control > > Dallas, > You are a lot farther along than I am on the instrument panel. I would > appreciate if you could fill me in on the details of the installation as > you > go > along. Did you follow the instrument placements that came in the > instructions > or did you create your own design? > > Thanks, > Dan > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I am also in the process of installing the Skyport Alon-style panel and > > would be interested in any feedback on the process. Mine now has the > holes > > cut, the mounting holes drilled and is powder-coated, ready to install > > instruments. Anybody out there already do this?? > > > > Dallas > > > > Dallas E. Wilhelm, Jr. > > Professor & Chair > > Biology Department > > Hastings College > > Hastings, NE 68901 USA > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > 402.461.7382 phone > > 402.461.7463 fax > > > > --------------------------------- > to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _____________________________________________________________ > Check out the new and improved Topica site! > http://www.topica.com/t/13 > --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved Topica site! http://www.topica.com/t/13
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