Category Archives: Front Panel Express

Panel Machining and Engraving

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Mark B Cooper

So now that the wiring in the panel area is wrapping up, I can get the final panel labeling and machining completed. The center panel insert around the GTN 750 and the XM Radio is fine as is as it … Continue reading →

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Armrest Assembly, Instrument Panel Final Assembly, PS Engineering PAR 100EX and Garmin GTN750 Backplates

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Mark B Cooper

I was eager to see how the final paint work turned out. I soaked some 2000 grit wet/dry paper for an hour and then lightly sanded the armrest and instrument panel pieces to a silky smooth texture. My painting skills … Continue reading →

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Radio Stack Install, XM Radio Mount and Throttle Quadrant Veneer Work

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mark B Cooper

Today I focused on finishing up the radio stack today. Because the rails are longer than the opening of the carbon fiber opening, I had to remove the instrument panel and install the rails and then bolt in the radio … Continue reading →

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Instrument Panel Inserts and Mounting Avionics in Panel

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Mark B Cooper

After being out of town for a couple of weeks, it was fun to get back to the build today. While I was gone I had ordered the instrument panel inserts from Front Panel Express and provided them with the … Continue reading →

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Instrument Panel Insert Templatesm, Console Paint and Parking Brake Cable

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Mark B Cooper

In preparation for installing the avionics and display systems in the panel, I have been working on designing the metal panel inserts for the instrument panel. I will have these machined (CNC) by a company in Seattle (Front Panel Express). … Continue reading →

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