Brief Description: Designed and scratch built a center panel
The Rotax 912is engine has a requirement for a lot of switches, so I needed more space for them than the subpanel has available. I want the start switches to be center mounted in the airplane so that the start sequence can be performed from either seat. I also want a Keyed switch so that the engine cannot be started without a key, both for security and safety in case a child is playing in the cockpit. I therefore need to design a build a new center panel....this took a lot longer than it should of. I now have a lot more respect for people who design and build airplanes from scratch.
Mocked up panel in rear started fab
panel coming together, bending jig
Details finished, Latch pin spring at lwr right is from a ball point pen.