My turn to show off, new panel!

[Joris]

Hi,

After waiting almost a year longer than anticipated because of the bankruptcy of ASP Avionics in Belgium, my panel is finally done. Very happy with the result. Only, moving the magneto key up, above the USB, was not a good idea. The bulge in the side-plastic makes it a bit hard to reach.

[laytonl]

Great layout.  Moving the mag switch should not be too difficult.  Lee

[midlifeflyer]

Beautiful!

 

[pirate]

Very nice!!!

[EricJ]

I'm leaning toward replacing the switch with one of these.  Looks like you have room for one now.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/ea-ignswchpanel.php

[Joris]

Thanks all for the nice comments. I'll look into that mag switch. Seems like a nice solution.

[ArtVandelay]

I'm leaning toward replacing the switch with one of these.  Looks like you have room for one now.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/ea-ignswchpanel.php

With no key required that makes it easier to steal the plane, don’t know if this is a concern.

[Jerry 5TJ]

6 hours ago, ArtVandelay said:

With no key required that makes it easier to steal the plane, don’t know if this is a concern.

Most single engine turboprops don’t have a key switch either.  

[wombat]

My opinion:

If the door was locked then by the time someone is in the cockpit of a plane and considering stealing it an ignition key vs. a few buttons isn't going to make much difference.  And aircraft theft is incredibly rare.   Not that it doesn't exist and some precautions to prevent it are not worthwhile but if my plane gets stolen I'll collect my insurance and buy another one.

On the other hand:

I really like the key on the dash as my visual indicator that the mags are off.  

[EricJ]

4 minutes ago, wombat said:

I really like the key on the dash as my visual indicator that the mags are off.  

That's pretty much my only reason for still having a key switch.    I'm just mentally preparing myself to always having to look in the storm window (or reach in) to make sure the mags are off.   

[KSMooniac]

The EI switch panel allows visual inspection that they're off as well.  Not quite as quick as the key, but you can see it.

Great panel update!  I'm looking forward to updating my 1977 Naugahyde black panel to a modern tan color to match my interior.

[Fly Boomer]

13 minutes ago, KSMooniac said:

The EI switch panel allows visual inspection that they're off as well.  Not quite as quick as the key, but you can see it.

Great panel update!  I'm looking forward to updating my 1977 Naugahyde black panel to a modern tan color to match my interior.

My panel is black too, and it seems really dark in there.  Looking forward to a lighter color someday.