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* Don't put your IFR-certified GPS out of sight (more than 45 degrees to the right, more than 30 degrees down), unless you install a full annunciator panel in sight. | * Don't put your IFR-certified GPS out of sight (more than 45 degrees to the right, more than 30 degrees down), unless you install a full annunciator panel in sight. | ||
* Do ensure you have more space than you need for the connectors. With the wires coming out you want roughly double the length of the connectors for the wires to make their curve. | * Do ensure you have more space than you need for the connectors. With the wires coming out you want roughly double the length of the connectors for the wires to make their curve. | ||
* Do avoid putting anything between the sub panel and the firewall. Its really hard to get there once the plane is complete for inspection or repair. | |||
==== Panel Builders ==== | ==== Panel Builders ==== | ||
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* Black Level 2 Anodizing<br>[[File:black_anodized_panel.jpeg|400px]]<br>e.g. $130 (minimum order value) at [https://miramarmetalprocessing.com/ miramarmetalprocessing.com] | * Black Level 2 Anodizing<br>[[File:black_anodized_panel.jpeg|400px]]<br>e.g. $130 (minimum order value) at [https://miramarmetalprocessing.com/ miramarmetalprocessing.com] | ||
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* A view behind my panel. No supports cut and nothing between the firewall and the sub panel. | |||
* There is a panel on the right side to hold the remote COM. Nutplates on the bottom bar, and on the subpanel. The Engine box is top right. I'd put it an inch lower next time as the connectors are very tight. | |||
* The radio stack is about as high as it can be. | |||