Return-Path: Received: from hil-img-8.compuserve.com ([149.174.177.138]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Fri, 25 Dec 1998 20:21:06 -0500 Received: (from mailgate@localhost) by hil-img-8.compuserve.com (8.8.6/8.8.6/2.17) id UAA19997 for lancair.list@olsusa.com; Fri, 25 Dec 1998 20:22:23 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1998 20:22:07 -0500 From: Donald Gordon Subject: LC20 Potential Panel Layout Problems Sender: Donald Gordon To: Lancair Mail List Message-ID: <199812252022_MC2-64CA-3055@compuserve.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Disposition: inline X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I've just about completed my LC20 panel using the factory fiberglass instrument panel. I ran into 2 problems that could be avoided. 1) The bottom of the directional gyro hits the crossover weldment for the stock canopy setup. I mounted the bottom row of instruments at the very bottom of the panel. Leaving 1/2 to 1 inch gap from the bottom of the panel would have prevented the interference. 2) My Flightcomm Intercomm, originally mounted on the right hand side where the switches are often found ( on the very bottom ), also interferes with the canopy crossover weldment. I relocated it to another location. I built my panel ahead of time and then installed it in the aircraft. These interference fits aren't found until its too late. Don Gordon