Hank Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Your new panel sure looks Nice! But I'm curious, why'd you leave so much empty space in the middle and off to the right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 With all that real estate you could have had the big boy GTN and EDM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takair Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Chris, Did you get my PM? Not sure it's working right... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Your new panel sure looks Nice! But I'm curious, why'd you leave so much empty space in the middle and off to the right? Who knows what Santa may bring...Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 With all that real estate you could have had the big boy GTN and EDM. With the Aspens and now with the L-3 all displaying information, the GTN already is playing a lesser role. Add in the new FlightStream 510 feeding the iPad, the 650 is more of a database tool than an active participant. If I didn't center mount the JPI 900, I might have gone with a larger 930 or an EI unit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Chris, Did you get my PM? Not sure it's working right... I got it Rob. Will get the unit in the mail on Monday. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Marauder said: With the Aspens and now with the L-3 all displaying information, the GTN already is playing a lessor role. Add in the new FlightStream 510 feeding the iPad, the 650 is more of a database tool than an active participant. If I didn't center mount the JPI 900, I might have gone with a larger 930 or an EI unit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro I like the 510 and updating data files to the GTN from my phone. And Garmin Pilot puts the traffic info on a tablet for Nancy to obsess on. Real Jazz from XM Radio on the 696, all good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnicolette Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Very clean!!! Great job Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 PM sent on old panels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 that really cleaned up nice, Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/12/2017 at 5:34 PM, Marauder said: And in case you're wondering... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Wow, Where is the "LOVE This" button, "Like This" just doesn't seem to get it somehow... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I REALLY like the panel but I have to say ideally the shop doing the panel should have centered the pfd, moved the L3 above the T&B, moved the stec control up and put the JPI below it. 'Is it possible to mount the Aspen above the yoke or is there interference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6758N Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, Godfather said: I REALLY like the panel but I have to say ideally the shop doing the panel should have centered the pfd, moved the L3 above the T&B, moved the stec control up and put the JPI below it. 'Is it possible to mount the Aspen above the yoke or is there interference? I would imagine they did it like this per Chris' request. I see your point but I think the Aspens display the most useful, pertinent information to him, therefore he chose to have them centered around the yoke, directly in front if his field of view. @Marauder can you clarify? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I REALLY like the panel but I have to say ideally the shop doing the panel should have centered the pfd, moved the L3 above the T&B, moved the stec control up and put the JPI below it. 'Is it possible to mount the Aspen above the yoke or is there interference? I would imagine they did it like this per Chris' request. I see your point but I think the Aspens display the most useful, pertinent information to him, therefore he chose to have them centered around the yoke, directly in front if his field of view. [mention=9886]Marauder[/mention] can you clarify? Indeed it was done based on personal preference. I have flown with this configuration since late 2012. One thing to keep in mind is if you need reversion, your backup AI (the MFD) will be even further right. If you want to see an extreme of this, take a look at a G1000 panel and locate the backup AI. I think Danb told me his backup AI is all the way on the right side. Even the G500 setups are usually offset to the left as well. My setup is a compromise.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Marauder said: Indeed it was done based on personal preference. I have flown with this configuration since late 2012. One thing to keep in mind is if you need reversion, your backup AI (the MFD) will be even further right. If you want to see an extreme of this, take a look at a G1000 panel and locate the backup AI. I think Danb told me his backup AI is all the way on the right side. Even the G500 setups are usually offset to the left as well. My setup is a compromise. I agree about keeping the panel a similar layout to what it has been the last 5 years. I really like the color/texture you used for it and where you allocated the funds to be spent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Avalle Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Really nice. So I assume you are fully electric now. No more vacuum. On the right side, it looks as if a GTN 750 could fit nicely...:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Really nice. So I assume you are fully electric now. No more vacuum. On the right side, it looks as if a GTN 750 could fit nicely...:-) Yep, completely electric. No 750 for me! I'm about to be thrown out of the house as it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Avalle Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Yep, completely electric. No 750 for me! I'm about to be thrown out of the house as it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Nice, I would like to go the same route with my MOoney. I feel that the vacuum system is not such a good back up. The times I had issues was with the old vacuum (my vacuum pump died over Cuba) and not with the Aspen...OscarSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Marauder said: Indeed it was done based on personal preference. I have flown with this configuration since late 2012. One thing to keep in mind is if you need reversion, your backup AI (the MFD) will be even further right. If you want to see an extreme of this, take a look at a G1000 panel and locate the backup AI. I think Danb told me his backup AI is all the way on the right side. Even the G500 setups are usually offset to the left as well. My setup is a compromise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro A third Aspen would have made it much easier to centre them all. They were on sale recently. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 A third Aspen would have made it much easier to centre them all. They were on sale recently. Clarence Send me some money Clarence. I'll put one in immediately. Sounds like Oscar could use some money as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 minute ago, M20Doc said: A third Aspen would have made it much easier to centre them all. They were on sale recently. Granted I'm only installing a single panel, but even if money were not object, I just don't see the value/purpose/etc in the third Aspen panel. I'd be interested in the opinion of someone who's using all three. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 A third Aspen would have made it much easier to centre them all. They were on sale recently. Clarence I also think the third Aspen offer is only available to new owners. I don't existing Aspen owners can't take advantage of these offers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just now, Marauder said: Send me some money Clarence. I'll put one in immediately. Sounds like Oscar could use some money as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I'd love to but with the current exchange rate you'd only get the knobs from Aspen. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 A client of mine who has the single Aspen just did the upgrade to the triple. The sale was extended to him as a current Aspen owner, they even through in synthetic vision. It should be out flying tomorrow. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, gsxrpilot said: Granted I'm only installing a single panel, but even if money were not object, I just don't see the value/purpose/etc in the third Aspen panel. I'd be interested in the opinion of someone who's using all three. In the case of a panel with extra room, it fills the void. They were offering a pair at $10K to existing owners. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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