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That's pretty much how I remember it too. I never flew behind one but this article on Falco builder website is quite informative: http://www.seqair.com/FalcoBuilderLtrs/BldrLtr0388.pdf

I have a few covers for sale here: Some are dished, Cleveland parts and one is probably home made, being flat.

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It's hard to say but RHS panel took longer due to complete rewiring and adding new circuit breakers above the original ones. LHS panel install took probably one full weekend once the cutting and powder coating was done (Seattle powder coating). This requires some downtime in order to remove the old panel and figure out the proper layout and to assure the clearance to the structure under panel. I've done the LHS panel while waiting for the engine from the factory. I chose the off white shown as I prefer light colors and contrast provided with instruments. I used dry transfer lettering and clearcoat on RHS panel which looks great. LHS panel done later was with some self adhesive foil that you can print on and stick on the panel but I wouldn't recement them. Make shore that mounting holes are properly located and clearance holes so you can position panels correctly. At that time I used a LASAR kit for installing the flat panel. Heather did some research and provided standoffs/spacers (see below) and Lord rubber mounts for the panel. Price was less then $50.0 but some of the spacers didn't have a adequate length to place the panel to the angle required for the turn coordinator so I purchased few at McMaster Carr. I think even rubber mounts can purchased there... Some rewiring was needed as instruments have Nulite underneath the panel. Those were wired to the original pot at the ceiling and worked quite well. CAD work and selecting hardware and such was easy for me but I design airplanes for living. it shouldn't be that difficult providing you have an access to CAD software but perhaps it's the best to get the panel from a pro and install it yourself. One thing to be aware, original secondary structure needed some moderate trimming to clear the ASI al the way at left top corner. If you look at the first picture posted by 47U, it will be self-explanatory. Good luck.

I'm sure it was done on a number occasions as I remember reading about. Anyway, attached are pictures for LHS and RHS panel. Unfortunately, I don't have final CAD files I created as I used a (former) work computer.

Few years ago I used company in ATL area that is now part of Xiometry. I created the CAD file of the LHS and RHS panel and used their online quote process, selected Al Alloy (7050 or 2024) and got the waterjets parts. If I recall correctly, it was about $300 per panel. https://www.xometry.com/ Please check their website for current details and quite process. I recall the old company (Big blue saw) had a web based CAD software you could use but I never did try that since I use CATIA for work. I did the install myself with the IA oversight. Good luck.

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I would suggest you to look at downloads section and get the Brittain Accutrack install manual and get familiar with the install. As Echo said above, you will also need that Pilot Servo Valve and some wiring and tubing. Attached is the picture from the manual with all components. It's a very simple system and in my old plane, it was working reliablly tracking the GPS (nav 1) and VOR/LOC (Nav2). Regards,

Reminds me of rented Fiat Pallio (sp?) in Brazil 20+ years ago... Engine would noticeably slow when A/C was on but no cold air at all!

I seriously doubt that. Google the Saab Long run. In mid 80-s they run a number of Saabs 9000 (2l turbo) for 100,000 km at full speed on Talladega oval targeting 220 kph. It took them 20 days all cars survived with no issues and engines later showed almost no wear after inspection. The PR generated lead them to came up with Saab 9000 Talladega edition, which I find ironic. I believe the test in early 90-s with 900 as well... I used to have 9-3 Viggen that I drove for 250k miles but not at full speed.

Keith, Who made these? Why is the MLG tool different then original? I see the square hole for the wrench is rotated 45deg which, in my view changes the applied torque and the measured value is not correct anymore. Regards.

Wow, You had a real life Electrical emergency and then a handle broke? If it wasn’t for bad luck you wouldn’t have any luck at all.

I have one for sale and few other parts: