Upgrades to the panel - best bang for the $$$$

[RogueOne]

14 minutes ago, eman1200 said:

how 'bout upgrading them 1980's white tube gym socks for a nice pair of ankle socks? 

Accentuating the calves for the win.  Style police say nothing to see here but panel porn...

[ZuluZulu]

1 hour ago, eman1200 said:

how 'bout upgrading them 1980's white tube gym socks for a nice pair of ankle socks? 

Are they TSO'd?

[Skates97]

7 hours ago, nosky2high said:

Yes, or you can replace it with an electric attitude indicator with inclinometer to have a second AI in case of vacuum failure. 

Those who have replaced a turn indicator with an electric AI w/ inclinometer, what did you replace it with and have you been happy with it?

[carusoam]

Mooney TCs are typically electric, marked with DC on their front...

This gives a back-up when the vac system croaks as well as a back-up to the AI, If it croaks...

Realistically TCs have their limitations as they age and wear...

People are often adding a second AI with a battery back-up and a ball for coordination...

PP thoughts only, not a mechanic...

Best regards,

-a-

[FFpilotChris]

So I bought electroluminescent rings to install on the other instruments.  They don't fit because the instruments are too close together. 

What have you guys been using for panel lights other than the original old lighting system ?

[carusoam]

Updated LED post lights...

LED strings mounted up under the glare shield...

And a new dimmer control specific for LED lights...

Things that come to mind...

-a-

[FFpilotChris]

Upgrades are in.  Panel lights, G5, turn coordinator and JPI 830

Edited August 14, 2019 by FFpilotChris