The Murphy Builders Site

I went back and forth on white text or black. With a grey panel, you can go
either way. I used vinyl labels which should stand up to wear and tear. If
you knew that you would never change your panel, you could get it powder
coated and labels silk screened.

But, the fun of building your own plane is that you can change your panel in
the future. I know and knew I would. Right now there is a temporary label
marked GRUMP. Not only does it describe my personality, this also helps
remind me to put the water rudders and landing gear in the correct place. It
is a variation of the standard takeoff and landing GUMP:

G - Gas
R - Water "R"udders
U - Undercarriage
M - Mixture
P - Prop

In the future I may modify the panel and add lights, horns, mirrors, more
labels, or just never get distracted during landing.

Before you decide on a center console, do a mockup with cardboard or scrap
aluminum. I went through a couple of design ideas before I found one that
would work and was sturdy.

I plan a 3rd seat in the future. Plenty of room in the back and CG is not a
problem. An adult would be comfortable for a $100 hamburger ride, a child or
teenager, no problem.

Eric

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
james.smith@dcsol.com
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 8:27 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Rebel Instrument Panel - Dynon D180

Eric,

Your panel looks great. I'm going to use the clear tape labels just like
yours
except I am thinking of black ink instead of white, although now I have a
good example of the the alternative option.

Hopefully there will be two pilots in the family in the future as well, my
wife
started her primary instruction a few years ago but quit when she got
pregnant with our first child. Hopefully she'll start up again once the
Rebel is
airborn and the fact that we installed a 3rd seat for our now 3 year old
daughter.

I sure do like the simplicty of the Garmin stack but the only way it would
work
in an Rebel panel would be to add the drop down center console like you did.

James

On 11/29/2008 4:02 PM, elist@whidbey.com wrote to rebel-builders:

-> I posted pictures of my Elite amphib panel in the Elite Instrument Panel
-> section. Also shows the center console for the hydraulic selector, etc.
->
-> We have similar layouts. I went for the separate Dynon D100 and D120 as
-> there are 2 pilots in the household and you can switch EFIS and EMS
screens
-> between the units. Flying pilot just switches the screens to have full
-> flying display in front of them.
->
-> Less expensive to go with the D180 and a bit less weight. But, the Dynon
-> units weigh so little, it doesn't really matter. One Dynon unit weighs
about
-> the same or less than a turn and bank, but includes every flight
instrument
-> imaginable.
->
-> I also have not installed a backup ASI or Altimeter and I certified my
-> amphib for VFR and IFR. Unlike a certified aircraft which must meet the
-> requirements of Part 23 (in the US), homebuilts need only comply with
-> 91.205. It is up to the builder to decide what they feel is safe.
->
-> I plan on using mine to pop through the thin West Coast marine layers
that
-> we have so that I can fly to/from beautiful sunny and warm lakes inland.
->
-> Right now, I'm still in my 40 hour test phase and learning to become
friends
-> with a glass cockpit. I've gotten mighty used to old steam gauges and the
-> transition to speed and altitude tapes is a bit of work. Engine gauges
with
-> digital numbers are not intuitive like needles. The Dynon units include
-> needles and numbers, but I still have to think when I look at the
screens.
-> And I'm a computer geek.
->
-> Lots of fun.
->
-> Eric
-> Elite Amphib 645E
->
->
->
-> -----Original Message-----
-> From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
-> james.smith@dcsol.com
-> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 8:27 PM
-> To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
-> Subject: [rebel-builders] Rebel Instrument Panel - Dynon D180
->
-> I have posted a picture of my instrument panel under the Rebel Instrument

-> Panel section of files if anyone is interested in what the Dynon D180
would
-> look like in a Rebel. I am using the D180 which is the combined EFIS and
-> EMS
-> system. Also have panel mounted Garmin 196/496 series GPS and Terra
Com
-> and Transponder. Decided against backup ASI and Altimeter although
there
-> is room to add 2 1/4 gauges under the Dynon at a later date if desired.
The
->
-> garmin, radios and Throttle are deadcenter of the panel. Now that the
rough
->
-> cut is finished, we'll take apart to prime, paint and label. Panel will
be
-> a light
-> gray interior color.
->
-> Anyway, just my take on a lightweight, new age panel.
->
-> James Smith
-> Rebel 424R
->
->
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