Ok – here’s one to start an opinion battle, but since I’m working on panel layouts perhaps some insight will come from it.

Also – I’m no exert (and don’t pretend to be), so I’m very open to being “educated”.

 

I did notice this layout from OSH – looks great – but….

1. It seemed to me that the PFD is quite a way “down” from the “out the window view” (i.e. when looking for the runway environment during a low approach or when looking for traffic / airports etc on an otherwise dark night (effectively IMC).
2. The autopilot (a relatively frequently used device) is a long way from the pilot’s reach (and/or normal hand position down on the stick and throttle) even assuming an A/P disable button on the stick.
3. With Lancair’s new electronic switch/control system in the middle, the MFD is relegated to way over on the co-pilot side (vs a more centered typical g1000 layout).  This makes the lower soft keys on the MFD a relatively long reach.  However, this is perhaps an advantage for the co-pilot if that screen is being used as a PFD also.
4. The backup gauges are nicely placed, but it seems a traditional/mechanical inclinometer (ball) would also be nice as a part of that backup package and take little space/cost.  Think about a partial/no PFD missed approach with all that PT-6 power/torque.

 

Comments?

 

Rick