NC Bill Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 I've hear it referred to both ways. Anyway it's the entire housing (glare shield) that contains all 3 separate instrument panels. I'd like a larger one as in the CTLSs sold after 2010. My 2008 console has just enough room for 7" SKYVIEWS and I'd need a larger one to accommodate 10" screens. Any leads appreciated. Flight Design has none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 I believe its a binnacle A binnacle is a waist-high case or stand on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference as well as to protect the delicate instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, NC Bill said: I've hear it referred to both ways. Anyway it's the entire housing (glare shield) that contains all 3 separate instrument panels. I'd like a larger one as in the CTLSs sold after 2010. My 2008 console has just enough room for 7" SKYVIEWS and I'd need a larger one to accommodate 10" screens. Any leads appreciated. Flight Design has none. From the assembly manual Then goes on to say Mushroom in reference to the inserts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Bill Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 That’s the original mushroom I’m replacing. The picture includes D100/D120s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lane Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Part number is: Magic_Mushroom only sold in Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lane Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 In all seriousness though, I spent a lot of time looking at different CTLSs, and even though some had 7” glass panels and others had 10” glass panels, the mushroom stack looked like it was the same overall size. Just different size cutouts for the screens. And I’m not sure what that material is, but I’m sure it’s some common sheet material that is widely available for custom cutting by any A&P who lays out panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 I am starting on my panel today for two G3X's with autopilot control head. I believe the ctls panel is slightly different to accommodate 10 inch units. I am using two 7 inch G3x displays. I have done a lot of custom panels for customers over the years on all types of planes. Having one panel in the CTSW can be done but I don't think it would be easy to access behind the panel for service. It would very heavy and cumbersom with displays, radios etc. to remove. When making custom panels you run into all kinds of unanticipated problems no matter how careful you preplan. Most A&P's do not have the ability to make custom panels and incorporate all the avionics and other electrcal components. It is very labor intensive and takes someone with avionics experience. I have seen a lot of very poor panel installations over the years, one on a Citation. I am going to make new panel sections and will use components that I use in certified aircraft such as better circuit breakers wtth a buss bar. I am also ELSA which you will have to be to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Bill Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Why did you choose G3X instead of DYNON HDX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Awesome performance and interconnectivity and redundancy with the Can-Bus system on all garmin components. Plus I get dealer cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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