Panel Planner 101: Basic IFR on a Budget
You don’t have to spend big on an all-glass panel for instrument training and decent capability.
You don’t have to spend big on an all-glass panel for instrument training and decent capability.
They kill system performance, spread corrosion and cost a lot of time and money to replace.
Of course a nose-to-tail refurbishment of a classic Beech Bonanza includes the latest avionics, but a good shop and panel planning software make it easier.
With an installation open to A&P/IA mechanics, Dynon’s SkyView HDX Certified suite for a Cessna Skyhawk is made easier with prefab hardware.
Learn from others who didn’t play an active role in planning their custom instrument panels.
An inside look at the the planning process, plus some common traps to avoid when venturing on a new panel job.
IFR redundancy, supportability, limited installation downtime, familiarity with the Garmin feature set—and of course price—are the main objectives.