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Hey Guys
I am at the stage where I am looking to buy the MIP and glareshield for my cockpit.
I am a little concerned about finding a suitable glareshield for my harwarde as i have a CP Flight Classic MCP (85% scaled) and an opencockpits EFIS.
Any guidance on how to tackle this.
Kalz
Sean Nixon
03-06-2011, 04:03 AM
Which part are you specifically referring to as the glareshield?
Hi Sean
I am concerned that i will not be able to find a suitably sized bracket to mount my hardware in the centre of the glareshield and am exploring the options available.
Thanks
Kalz
Sean Nixon
03-06-2011, 04:52 AM
So you are looking for a bracket to take the CPFlight MCP and OC EFIS units? Something like this, but to your own dimensions?
http://www.flyengravity.com/products/large_00000069_0001.jpg
That's correct.
What do you suggest?
Sean Nixon
03-06-2011, 05:17 AM
My first suggestion would be could I alter the Engravity 85% scaled bracket to take the OC EFIS units? What are the dimensions of the OC unit's?
Next suggestion would be to either make my own (I wouldn't do this, I hate 'making' stuff), or get a local steel fabricator to make one for you (provide him with the CAD files).
Westozy
03-07-2011, 10:08 AM
Hi guys, this is how I did mine a few years ago...
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/547/medium/69_Plan_for_mounting_bracket.jpg
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/547/medium/71_Cut_out_and_drilled.JPG
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/547/medium/74_Rear_view.JPG
http://www.mycockpit.org/photopost/data/547/medium/77_Glare_support.JPG
This is quite a simple solution, I covered the framwork in 3mm MDF sheeting and then stuck vinyl upholstery to it. It is one of the few pieces that will be re-used in my current rebuild of the sim!
(My sim actually had CRT monitors back then, they look ancient now hey!!!)
Cheers Gwyn
www.aerosimsolutions.com.au
Guys
Thank you both very much for your input.
Gywn, those images have been helpful.
Kalz
Bug738
03-25-2011, 11:17 AM
What about building it from wood. Especially for the glareshield parts I made some good experience with this material (for pictures see the link to the blog below).
Regards,
Michael