X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Received: from vms048pub.verizon.net ([206.46.252.48] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.2c1) with ESMTP id 2469253 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:37:31 -0500 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=206.46.252.48; envelope-from=finn.lassen@verizon.net Received: from [71.99.157.153] by vms048.mailsrvcs.net (Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.2-6.01 (built Apr 3 2006)) with ESMTPA id <0JRG001PB8KWI8Q3@vms048.mailsrvcs.net> for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:36:33 -0600 (CST) Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:38:14 -0500 From: Finn Lassen Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Switches and Breakers In-reply-to: To: Rotary motors in aircraft Message-id: <4739B6D6.8000808@verizon.net> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit References: User-Agent: Thunderbird 2.0.0.6 (Windows/20070728) I seem to remember from articles the recommendation to not have more than a few switches in a row without spacing between them. I think the idea was that in the dark (or in smoke) you can more easily feel your way to the switch you want if there are spaces in between banks of 5 or so switches. Goes along with the idea that your should be able to locate and operate any control in the cockpit blindfolded. Finn Scott wrote: > I realize, not unlike the prop question from a few months back, that many things are specific to the airplane one is building. However, it would be helpful to verify I haven't missed some obvious engine circuit or engine switch prior to sending these panels off to frontpanelexpress... > > My Zenith 801 is setup with: > > - 13b > - EC2 > - EM2 > - 2 FI Fuel pumps > - A four tank fuel system( 4x15 gallons ), the L&R outboard fuel tanks pump into the respective L&R inboard fuel tanks via two facet 40171 fuel pumps. These are labeled the Xfer Pumps. > - A single battery & single alternator setup. > > Please take a moment to see the attached pictures for the panels in question... > > Thank You. > -Scott > >