Instrumentation  

 

From left to right its Stein Air vent, Xcom radio, Microair transponder, Dynon nextgen EFIS 7, Slip skid ball, Falcon G-Meter, Flightcom intercom (for music), Ignition, and Stein vent. Cabin heat and all of the switches and breakers will be on the right bulkhead and side console.

                           

 

That was in 2007 and as they say...Times, they be a changin.

2011 Panel
    From left to right its MGL Comm, Hobbs meter, Dynon Skyview 10", slip skid ball, 2.25" airspeed, Alt Breaker, Efis Breaker, canopy open/master on warning light, alt field warning light, boost pump on light and start switch.  The transponder will be remote mounted and digitally linked to the Skyview screen.  I painted the panel in a flat black, then covered it in 1/16" layer of semi gloss carbon fiber.  The carbon is from Dragon Plate and has a sticky addhesive on the back.

Headset/Aux Input

PTT
    I went with a simple Ray Allen stick grip and PTT switch - simple , cheap and light.

Music
   The MGL Comm has the ability to receive aux audio input from an outside source such as an ipod, phone, etc.  There is also a nice auto attenuation feature that lowers the volume to a set level when you tx or rx voice over the radio.  Wiring is as simple as two small solder connections to a TRR jack.  I placed the jack next to the headset jacks, which are located on the right side of my avionics rack just behind the panel.

Switches
   All switches are located in the right arm rest panel.  They include: Master, Alternator, E Bus, Nav Lights, Strobe Lights, Avionics, and Boos Pump.

Avionics/Wiring Tray   
   I fabbed up a simple tray out of .050 aluminum and 1x1x.125 angle.  Located on this panel are the following electrical components: Batt Bus, Emergency Bus, Avionics Bus, Ammeter, AN60 Shunt, Transponder, Diode, Aux Audio Jack, Headset Jacks, Remote Efis Battery, and EMS Module.