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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Here is a night view of the illuminated MIP/Glareshield.
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jackpilot Site Admin
Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Posts: 1025 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe your custom covers would need some openings to avoid temp build up.
Not sure about that but worth checking.
Jack _________________ Jack
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jack,
Good point. Not sure there is much heat generated, but to be safe I will modify the design to include some vent holes in the top.
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Today I continued with firing up the MIP and got all screens lined up and announciators and put tons/knobs tested.
All seems to work with the only issue I have to resolve is the LE transit and LE Extended announciators have the colors reversed (not sure why yet).
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MichaelYSSY
Joined: 06 Jan 2015 Posts: 645 Location: Sydney - Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:43 am Post subject: |
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David
I think it may be just LED colour.
Try removing and swapping the LED boards on the announciators
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Got everything working today on the MIP/Glaresheild/CDU. It was really fantastic to see it all come to life.
Tomorrow I need to do some final wiring and tidy up and the. Over the weekend I will start to fit it into the nose section.
David
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:08 am Post subject: |
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Got all the wiring in the MIP done and tidied up as well as modifying and re-printing the covers for the ibl dim-dist boards and the Flight Illusion controler to include vent holes as per Jacks suggestion.
I also moved the MIP into the nose and started fitting the lower liners.
David
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Today I got the forward and aft lower liners fitted and the upper section just held in with tape to check fit which is fine and until I receive my windows.
I will hold off on installing the roof liners until I receive and install the forward and aft overhead.
I also installed some maintenance lights inside the nose section behind the MIP so I can see what I am doing when working. These are 6 under kitchen counter 12v lights that I got from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WQFOZQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_a2eExbWWK7K6X and have a remote for turning them on and off which makes it very convenient. You can see from the attached image that they provide plenty of light.
I also "designed" a drink holder and document holder for the forward lower panel which I am currently 3D printing.
David
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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One last thing I did today was fix the MIP to the platform, the top of which is 3/4" MDF.
Rather than using wood screws, I opted to use thread inserts and then 1/4" bolts which would make it easier if I had to remove the MIP.
David
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jackpilot Site Admin
Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Posts: 1025 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:43 am Post subject: |
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Just a note:
On my setup the side windows were installed inside before setting the upper liners in place.
I would recommend the other way around : windows installed outside (5crewed in or double side taped) so that if you have to change or remove one window pane it would not be necessary to remove the liners. _________________ Jack
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Jetcos
Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Posts: 1226 Location: Newmarket,Ontario
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:01 am Post subject: |
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Velcro works as well. _________________ Steve Cos
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:09 am Post subject: |
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jackpilot wrote: | Just a note:
On my setup the side windows were installed inside before setting the upper liners in place.
I would recommend the other way around : windows installed outside (5crewed in or double side taped) so that if you have to change or remove one window pane it would not be necessary to remove the liners. |
Thanks for the info Jack. I guess that is not so aesthetically pleasing, but maybe more practical?
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Jetcos wrote: | Velcro works as well. |
Is this what you do on installs Steve, attach the side windows to the outside of the shell with Velcro?
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David |
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Jetcos
Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Posts: 1226 Location: Newmarket,Ontario
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Yes, allows for easy removal. Some installs need the windows removed for better airflow in some climates. _________________ Steve Cos
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Winstonc
Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 407 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Steve.
Separate question, do you have any issues fitting Flight Illusion gauges in the forward overhead?
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David |
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