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This is an older revision where I had it setup to fly PIC from the right seat. I still waver back and forth about this, because I do like the stick in my right hand. | This is an older revision where I had it setup to fly PIC from the right seat. I still waver back and forth about this, because I do like the stick in my right hand. | ||
[[File:Bh-panel.jpg|1024px|frameless|My bearhawk panel]] | [[File:Bh-panel.jpg|1024px|frameless|My bearhawk panel]] | ||
Revision as of 22:18, 23 August 2018
I decided to make my instrument panel from carbon fiber, primarily to avoid riveting angle to the profile of the aluminum version. I like the Super Cub style panels that have a formed flange for which to attach the glare shield and boot cowl. The best way to do this was to do it with carbon fiber because it can be molded.
I build my mold from 3/4" MDF and used 2 layers. The top has the cutout shape of the panel. I used Bondo to form a fillet around the perimeter, and sanded it smooth, then primed and wet sanded. The next step is a glossy top coat to get the best carbon layup finish.
Pics...
Panel layout
This is an older revision where I had it setup to fly PIC from the right seat. I still waver back and forth about this, because I do like the stick in my right hand.
