Panel Discussion: Cessna 180 Upgrades on Poor Webjanitor Budget
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hotrod180
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Port Townsend, WA
I have them turned off ( pitot / static not hooked up ) on my Garmin G5 for the same reason--
to un-busy the display.
JimParker256
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Farmersville, TX
A trick that a lot of homebuilders do is to cut a clear plexiglass panel and temporarily install it. That lets you see any obstructions behind the panel while you're playing around with instrument and avionics placement. Then, once you have everything laid out, you transfer it to your "real" panel. Works pretty well, and not overly expensive.
Edited to add: You can use "el cheapo" plexiglass from one of the big box stores - doesn't have to be the good stuff...
Edited to add: You can use "el cheapo" plexiglass from one of the big box stores - doesn't have to be the good stuff...
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tcraft128
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St. Marys GA; GA36
This is what we did on the 182 build. Really helped getting everything in position without cutting metal.
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texmex
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Hanging Rock, Australia.
I don't know how SJ's new dash is going but I've been mulling over mine.
For Cessna 180J
Does anyone have an electronic thing (I was going to say CAD drawing but I know so little of such I'll keep to calling it a "thing") that I can get a floating panel for a C180 cut locally?
I'm happy to buy the blanks also and can get the holes cut locally.
For both the left and right floating panel.
Obviously happy pay for the electronic thing.
Similar topic, does anyone know where to get an old Wakmann 7 day winding clock referbished?
SJ, I didn't even notice the yellow thing over to the right on your dash. I take it that it's not a GPS but maybe location tracker?
Cheers,
Texmex.
For Cessna 180J
Does anyone have an electronic thing (I was going to say CAD drawing but I know so little of such I'll keep to calling it a "thing") that I can get a floating panel for a C180 cut locally?
I'm happy to buy the blanks also and can get the holes cut locally.
For both the left and right floating panel.
Obviously happy pay for the electronic thing.
Similar topic, does anyone know where to get an old Wakmann 7 day winding clock referbished?
SJ, I didn't even notice the yellow thing over to the right on your dash. I take it that it's not a GPS but maybe location tracker?
Cheers,
Texmex.
sj
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Northwest Arkansas
Tex, that is a Delorme InReach tracker. I've had the eight day clocks rebuilt by local watch/clock shops - but some will refuse to do it because it goes in an airplane thinking it is a safety item....
I've been distracted with other things and not thinking about my panel..
sj
180J panel stripped. Measure twice, cut once. Just like a Cub, there's stuff behind there that limits what instruments go where.
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sj
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Northwest Arkansas
NICE! Is that a GTN650? And it fits flush there and you can still pull the yoke back?
sj
mvivion
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Bozeman,MT
Before you dump too much cash into that plane, take a look at the Dynon Skyview PFD. 7 inch and 10 inch. With the 10 inch, you can add engine instrumentation, maybe with the 7 as well. I think they now have STC with a huge AML. I don't know if it'll drive your autopilot, but should be easy to find out.
https://www.dynoncertified.com/
Cut one hole, cover a LOT of "stuff".
Not cheap, but neither is any of this.
MTV
https://www.dynoncertified.com/
Cut one hole, cover a LOT of "stuff".
Not cheap, but neither is any of this.
MTV
supilot
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That is not correct. It is on the AML. I took a serious look at it before going with Garmin.
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soyAnarchisto
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Boulder, CO
Wow, I saw this waaaay too late to answer.
my '56 Green Hornet got a new panel sort of - but it I didn't start with quite the level of capability that SJ has. My plane was vfr with a really old vfr apollo gps, with only a single point egt/cht. I installed an EI CGR30P and replaced 9 holes for 1 and cleaned up a bunch of stuff (and deleted the clock). I had a friend cut the panel for me - turned out great. It was about 40 hours of work to install the CGR30P.
Low and behold, I sold that '56 180 a few years ago and immediately regretted it. I just got another '55 180 with a dual king nav/comm but no gps. It has a shadin fuel totalizer, but again only the factree single point cht/egt so I can't stop thinking about upgrading. This time around, I'm probably going to go whole hog Garmin G3X. But I'm going to take just a little more time before writing that check.
my '56 Green Hornet got a new panel sort of - but it I didn't start with quite the level of capability that SJ has. My plane was vfr with a really old vfr apollo gps, with only a single point egt/cht. I installed an EI CGR30P and replaced 9 holes for 1 and cleaned up a bunch of stuff (and deleted the clock). I had a friend cut the panel for me - turned out great. It was about 40 hours of work to install the CGR30P.
Low and behold, I sold that '56 180 a few years ago and immediately regretted it. I just got another '55 180 with a dual king nav/comm but no gps. It has a shadin fuel totalizer, but again only the factree single point cht/egt so I can't stop thinking about upgrading. This time around, I'm probably going to go whole hog Garmin G3X. But I'm going to take just a little more time before writing that check.
NoFlaps
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sj
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Northwest Arkansas
Hey folks! Reviving this thread. Panel looks about the same as it did four years ago when I posted this. I have a little money to spend and am thinking through options.
1. Are dual G5's still the way to go or is there a better option?
2. Is the CGR-30 still the cats meow?
3. Anybody put a G3X touch in a 55' 180? - Ok, I said a LITTLE money....
sj
1. Are dual G5's still the way to go or is there a better option?
2. Is the CGR-30 still the cats meow?
3. Anybody put a G3X touch in a 55' 180? - Ok, I said a LITTLE money....
sj
mvivion
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Bozeman,MT
Steve,
Take a look at uAvionix. Their AV-30 are quite a bit cheaper than G-5. That said, I have no idea how they work for IFR cert. An interesting thing they have is the new duplex Tailbeacon. It contains not only a 1090 ES ADS-B out transmitter, with gps, but also it incorporates a transponder as well. AND, it offers duplex ADS-B, so should be legal in Canada, when ADS-B becomes required there.
I own and have owned a couple other EDM 900s, and I really like them. They take up a little more panel space, but they also present ALL required instrument readings on one page, unlike the CGR. Mostly, I just like the display better.
If you’re going there, with either engine instrument, both companies generally offer significant discounts during Oshkosh, and you don’t have to buy at the show.
MTV
Take a look at uAvionix. Their AV-30 are quite a bit cheaper than G-5. That said, I have no idea how they work for IFR cert. An interesting thing they have is the new duplex Tailbeacon. It contains not only a 1090 ES ADS-B out transmitter, with gps, but also it incorporates a transponder as well. AND, it offers duplex ADS-B, so should be legal in Canada, when ADS-B becomes required there.
I own and have owned a couple other EDM 900s, and I really like them. They take up a little more panel space, but they also present ALL required instrument readings on one page, unlike the CGR. Mostly, I just like the display better.
If you’re going there, with either engine instrument, both companies generally offer significant discounts during Oshkosh, and you don’t have to buy at the show.
MTV
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
The CGR30P gives you all the required instruments on one page especially since you have site fuel gauges in your 180.
https://www.iflyei.com/product/cgr-30p-premium/
https://www.iflyei.com/product/cgr-30p-premium/
RaisedByWolves
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Tx
frequent_flyer
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Arizona, USA
When I checked out the AV-30 it had no rate of turn indicator. I asked support why, and if they intended to add one, and they did not see any reason it was necessary.
In contrast the G5 not only has a clear turn rate indicator it also puts ticks on the roll scale to show bank angle for standard rate at current airspeed.
The only advantage I see for the AV-30 is that it will fit some places that a G5 won't. Doubly true if you want a stacked pair.
In contrast the G5 not only has a clear turn rate indicator it also puts ticks on the roll scale to show bank angle for standard rate at current airspeed.
The only advantage I see for the AV-30 is that it will fit some places that a G5 won't. Doubly true if you want a stacked pair.
mvivion
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Bozeman,MT
behindpropellers
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NE Ohio
I don't even think I would take the time to install a G5. Either go for a GI-275 or the less expensive AV-30.
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RaisedByWolves
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Tx
I’ll have to check, but I think I still have that panel saved in cad. Have a friend who cuts them out.
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