RV-7 Panels

This was a custom job that we recently completed and which utilised something of a new technique for the specifically requested green backlighting. 

The original files for these three panels were actually supplied to us in DXF format, which reduces the amount of design time needed to make them a reality (a saving that's passed on to our customer). 

Having the DXF files supplied to us also reduces any chance of misinterpretation with regards to various measurements when translating from imperial to metric or vice versa. We supply previews prior to beginning any machining of course, and we also offer suggestions as to text placement and sizing if any potential issues are found.

You might notice that there aren't actually any rebates on the rear of these panels. This is because most of the hardware will fit through the panel from behind and will be secured in place via a screw nut. The square holes, however, will have AML21 Series pushbuttons fitted in from the front and locked in position by a tab.

Power Control Panel

Engine Start Panel

Shown being held for some sense of proportion

Instrument Switch Panel

An overview of our Citation Mustang products

Our updated range of Cessna Citation Mustang products now includes pre-fitted backing panels that are supplied with all of the necessary hardware (switches, pots, knobs, pushbuttons etc.) already in place. This hopefully allows for a much quicker and easier installation process, and means that the panels are essentially ready to be wired up and connected to whichever I/O interface that's going to be used. 

If our 64INS and 64OUTS boards are going to be used, we can also offer a custom wiring service and supply initial configuration files. This configuration is readily able to be altered and expanded upon as you see fit, of course. This is dependent to some extent on the flight simulator software that's going to be used though, as we're more well-versed in some programs than others.

All of these panels are available in either cool-white or warm-white backlighting, and can be set up for either 5V or 12V power supplies.

Left Switch Panel

Right Switch Panel

Lighting Panel

Landing Gear Panel

Oxygen Supply Panel

Test Panel

Oxygen Control Panel

Glareshield Warning/Caution Buttons

Placards

A customised King Air MIP

We've recently completed a full King Air main instrument panel for a customer who will be using LCD monitors in behind it to display the gauges etc. Outside of the extents of these main monitors, a separate couple of small 8 inch LCD screens will be employed to display an additional couple of gauges.

[Also, please excuse the variety of colours in these photos, which makes the same panel appear to be different shades of grey in each photo - this was merely a result of poor lighting, poor photography by myself, and poor colour correction!]

The buttons on the above DME bezel are operational and are fitted to a small circuit board that's recessed into the rear of bezel itself, which allows for it to be set away from the surface of the LCD monitor that will be placed behind it (see the photos below for the rear view).

As you can see here, the rear of the encoders are also well forward of the LCD screen's surface whilst still allowing some room for the wiring.

On this occasion we left room for one of our RNS530 units, an operational Altitude Alert System, and six of our Collins-style Dual Radios (as shown partially mocked-up in the next photo). As we try to assemble parts as fully as possible in our workshop prior to shipping, all of the hardware that's shown on this panel has been fitted onto a separate mounting plate which has then been fitted to the rear of the main panel. This hopefully makes installation a little easier ...

In the photo below, because of where the outer limits of the LCD monitors finish, the large switch on the EFIS Aux Power bezel could still protrude out the back of the panel without causing any issues. All of the other buttons have low rear profiles however, so that they can be used on other jobs in the future if necessary.

Custom ISFD Bezel

This bezel was one of several custom items that we recently made for one of our customers - a larger post that covers the rest of the components will follow in a few days.

The bezel, and the panel that the bezel is housed in, are designed to sit in front of an LCD monitor, so we had to make some very low profile buttons that still operated but wouldn't be too deep. These buttons are able to be illuminated as well, although this isn't shown in the video.

Also, the button clicks are nowhere near as loud as they sound here!

Below are a few photos to show how it's been constructed ...

Audio Panel: GMA350c

This is a panel that was requested by a customer recently. It was designed ready to be connected to the particular interface board they are using and is based around the actual measurements of a real unit. The panel itself is backlit and all of the buttons are illuminated too (as are the indicators when necessary!). The volume indicators are also pre-wired for easy connecting.

Below is a shot of the rear of the unit. There's no visible mounting screws on the front panel, so a mounting panel is needed to fix this onto the MIP. This is not shown here, however.

ACARS Printer Buttons

Not much to say about these really: a set of custom-made buttons and indicators that were designed to fit an ACARS printer that a customer already had fitted in their sim ...