I had the same issue and ran a small cooling tube from the cabin vent. Problem solved with minimal weight, cost and brain damage...
Randy Snarr

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On May 29, 2012, at 11:09 AM, Dan Ballin <dballin@gmail.com> wrote:

> Anyone have experience thoughts on using a fan in the glare shield on
> a Legacy to cool the avionics.  I am concerned about pulling air out
> towards the canopy and onto the plexiglass, but I believe this would
> result in better cooling.  I do have a avionics fan, but it still gets
> mighty hot behind the panel.
>
> Thanks
> Dan Ballin
> N386DM
>
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