FlyingDude Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Hi guys, My G5 is right next to the altimeter so it makes twisting the Kollsman knob hard sometimes. Do they sell longer knobs? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 You could put a piece of plastic tube or hose over the knob and make it as long as you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDude Posted September 4 Author Report Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, EricJ said: You could put a piece of plastic tube or hose over the knob and make it as long as you want. I can build a longer one from a block of brass or aluminum. I have the tools and skill set but I was hoping for a quick internet order ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 They may be available, but you will never find the parts on line. Your best bet is to call an instrument shop and ask them. You should have the model number of your altimeter. Depending on the model, you may be able to replace it without disassembling the altimeter. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDude Posted September 4 Author Report Share Posted September 4 That's the best option, especially if I can also pay for an 8130 and make it 100% legal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOH Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 1 hour ago, FlyingDude said: That's the best option, especially if I can also pay for an 8130 and make it 100% legal. Yeah, because I can't imagine how many crashes and denied insurance claims have been avoided by having proper paperwork on a longer than standard Kollsman knob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOH Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 5 hours ago, EricJ said: You could put a piece of plastic tube or hose over the knob and make it as long as you want. Nah, that's entirely too pragmatic to be a workable solution 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDude Posted September 4 Author Report Share Posted September 4 6 minutes ago, MikeOH said: Yeah, because I can't imagine how many crashes and denied insurance claims have been avoided by having proper paperwork on a longer than standard Kollsman knob Well now that I'm an A&P, I need to live by virtues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOH Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Just now, FlyingDude said: Well now that I'm an A&P, I need to live by virtues LOL! I'll tell you what, though, if I had an IA write me up for that one I'd be looking for a new IA!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 If I wrote up everything I saw like that, I wouldn't have any friends left... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 8 hours ago, FlyingDude said: Hi guys, My G5 is right next to the altimeter so it makes twisting the Kollsman knob hard sometimes. Do they sell longer knobs? Thanks. Yet another great reason to flush mount the Garmin G5(s). https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/flushmount11-15457.php https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/affordableavi_13-24286.php?clickkey=3640563 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDude Posted September 5 Author Report Share Posted September 5 15 hours ago, LANCECASPER said: Yet another great reason to flush mount the Garmin G5(s). Looked into it while installing the G5 HSI. Very laborious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDude Posted September 5 Author Report Share Posted September 5 @MikeOH @N201MKTurbo This is a minute example for the grey zone. But as you've brought it up, let me say that I've seen some planes with current annuals that were littered with homedepot bolts, and the owners would just seek whomever would sign that off. That's also annoying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 49 minutes ago, FlyingDude said: Looked into it while installing the G5 HSI. Very laborious. But looks 1000% better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDude Posted September 5 Author Report Share Posted September 5 2 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said: But looks 1000% better It looks cool, for sure. But I like my panel. It doesn't bother me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Peace Posted Thursday at 02:56 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:56 AM On 9/4/2024 at 11:05 AM, FlyingDude said: Hi guys, My G5 is right next to the altimeter so it makes twisting the Kollsman knob hard sometimes. Do they sell longer knobs? Thanks. You have a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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