Q1_Aircraft: Q1 panel

All,
I got my panel back from gettin powder coated. I posted a picture in
the photos section. It's called Q1 panel it's in the Dave R Q1 photos
folder. I'm pleased with it's looks. The empty cutout is for a Taskem
EFI instrument. It gives RPM, Vert speed. alt. egt and cht on 2
cylinders and other stuff. I'll order it soon, after tax return.
Dave R.
Texas
Q1

Dave,

The panel looks very good, and worth more than the rest of the
airframe...

On the assumption that you have posted these pictures because you
want someone to look at them may I suggest that you strongly
reconsider the placement of your access panel in the turtle deck?

As it stands, you have severely compromised the compressive strength
of that portion of the fuselage and that is exactly where it will
fail with landing overloads. The top and bottom surfaces react the
landing loads and combine with the sides to react the torsional
loads.

Secondly, you have now lost the option to make the tail removable,
which would have provided the utility your access hole gives you
plus made it much easier to shift by road if you ever had the need.
I have the plans for that modification and after spending a great
deal of money hangaring my aircraft so I did not have to cut the
tail off, Eventually I had to cut it off, and it took exactly 30
minutes to do the job. It took a bit longer to build the structural
join but it is not a show stopper and from the work you have done so
far it will be a walk in the park for you.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but better to know and fix it
at this stage...

Regards

John




--- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'davedrosen' <d2r@t...> wrote:
>
> All,
> I got my panel back from gettin powder coated. I posted a picture
in
> the photos section. It's called Q1 panel it's in the Dave R Q1
photos
> folder. I'm pleased with it's looks. The empty cutout is for a
Taskem
> EFI instrument. It gives RPM, Vert speed. alt. egt and cht on 2
> cylinders and other stuff. I'll order it soon, after tax return.
> Dave R.
> Texas
> Q1

Hi Dave,

The panel looks good. I would suggest installing the Airspeed in the
top center hole as it is the most used guage for takeoff and landing.

Just my opinion.
Ryan


--- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'davedrosen' <d2r@t...> wrote:
>
> All,
> I got my panel back from gettin powder coated. I posted a picture
in
> the photos section. It's called Q1 panel it's in the Dave R Q1
photos
> folder. I'm pleased with it's looks. The empty cutout is for a
Taskem
> EFI instrument. It gives RPM, Vert speed. alt. egt and cht on 2
> cylinders and other stuff. I'll order it soon, after tax return.
> Dave R.
> Texas
> Q1

Hi Dave,
The new panel looks really great. Is that an autopilot on the top
right ? Sorta looks like one from a distance ! Keep up the good work.
I have never heard you say what engine you will be using. Can you tell
us about it's weight and HP.
Larry H.
Rockwall tx


--- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'davedrosen' <d2r@t...> wrote:
>
> All,
> I got my panel back from gettin powder coated. I posted a picture in
> the photos section. It's called Q1 panel it's in the Dave R Q1 photos
> folder. I'm pleased with it's looks. The empty cutout is for a Taskem
> EFI instrument. It gives RPM, Vert speed. alt. egt and cht on 2
> cylinders and other stuff. I'll order it soon, after tax return.
> Dave R.
> Texas
> Q1

Larry,
Funny you should ask, as I work for an autopilot company (S-Tec),
but I'm saving that for my next airplane. That is an XCOMM760, It's
a relatively new Aussie Company. This radio has more output power on
the transmitter, can receive NOAA weather channels, and can listen
to VOR's. It also has an intercom built in (I can talk to myself?)
and an external music input. I've powered it up and it seems to be
as advertised. Some may think the panel is overkill, but I want to
be able to go anywhere. The engine spec's are below, off of their
website. www.hexatronengineering.com/prod02.htm
Dave R.
Texas
Q1


Hexadyne Aviation P60 air-cooled engine
SPECIFICATIONS

60 HP (62 BHP for short periods of time)
Four stroke OHV - 4 valves/cylinder
Air cooled
Displacement 800 cc
Compression ratio - 9 to 1
Cylinder bore: 3.625'
Rated power - 60 HP @ 5750 rpm
Cruise power (75% of max) 45 HP
Crankshaft @ 5750 rpm = 2300 rpm prop speed
Induction system: Single throttle or (optional) Dual throttle
Electronic ignition
Fuel injection
Fuel - Mogas or LL Ethanol-free
Consumption: 3 gallons per hour
Engine Management System: Computer controlled with 6-sensor inputs
Size, approx. 23.5 inches wide 19 inches deep and 16 inches high
68 to 70 inch propeller
2.5 to 1 spur gear reduction drive
total weight - 98 lbs. (44.5 kg) total weight - 98 lbs. (44.5 kg)
total installation weight includes alternator, electric starter,
engine management system, oil tank (filter and oil - pressure fed
system) connector pipes
Warranty for 2 years against defective parts





--- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'laheze' <laheze@e...> wrote:
>
> Hi Dave,
> The new panel looks really great. Is that an autopilot on the top
> right ? Sorta looks like one from a distance ! Keep up the good
work.
> I have never heard you say what engine you will be using. Can you
tell
> us about it's weight and HP.
> Larry H.
> Rockwall tx
>
>
> --- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'davedrosen' <d2r@t...> wrote:
> >
> > All,
> > I got my panel back from gettin powder coated. I posted a
picture in
> > the photos section. It's called Q1 panel it's in the Dave R Q1
photos
> > folder. I'm pleased with it's looks. The empty cutout is for a
Taskem
> > EFI instrument. It gives RPM, Vert speed. alt. egt and cht on 2
> > cylinders and other stuff. I'll order it soon, after tax return.
> > Dave R.
> > Texas
> > Q1

Thanks for the reply. I think your instrument panel is fine, I thought
the GPS right below was probably a radio also, that is why I was
guessing the upper right was an auto pilot.
What do you know about this engine? Do you know anyone using one? If
so how do they like it? I am not sure I remember anything about this
engine. I saw one in your photos section. did that one belong to
someone else? $ 8,800.00 sure seems expensive for a two cylinder
engine. I know if it is a really good and reliable engine then maybe
it is worth it. I know it wouldn't work on this plane but heck you can
buy a low time 2000 hour TBO 160hp Lycoming for less than that. Have
you totally ruled out the Onan that the plane was originally designed
around? Do you just think you need a lot more power or do you think
the Onan is not reliable?
Thanks
Larry H.


--- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'davedrosen' <d2r@t...> wrote:
>
> Larry,
> Funny you should ask, as I work for an autopilot company (S-Tec),
> but I'm saving that for my next airplane. That is an XCOMM760, It's
> a relatively new Aussie Company. This radio has more output power on
> the transmitter, can receive NOAA weather channels, and can listen
> to VOR's. It also has an intercom built in (I can talk to myself?)
> and an external music input. I've powered it up and it seems to be
> as advertised. Some may think the panel is overkill, but I want to
> be able to go anywhere. The engine spec's are below, off of their
> website. www.hexatronengineering.com/prod02.htm
> Dave R.
> Texas
> Q1
>
>
> Hexadyne Aviation P60 air-cooled engine
> SPECIFICATIONS
>
> 60 HP (62 BHP for short periods of time)
> Four stroke OHV - 4 valves/cylinder
> Air cooled
> Displacement 800 cc
> Compression ratio - 9 to 1
> Cylinder bore: 3.625'
> Rated power - 60 HP @ 5750 rpm
> Cruise power (75% of max) 45 HP
> Crankshaft @ 5750 rpm = 2300 rpm prop speed
> Induction system: Single throttle or (optional) Dual throttle
> Electronic ignition
> Fuel injection
> Fuel - Mogas or LL Ethanol-free
> Consumption: 3 gallons per hour
> Engine Management System: Computer controlled with 6-sensor inputs
> Size, approx. 23.5 inches wide 19 inches deep and 16 inches high
> 68 to 70 inch propeller
> 2.5 to 1 spur gear reduction drive
> total weight - 98 lbs. (44.5 kg) total weight - 98 lbs. (44.5 kg)
> total installation weight includes alternator, electric starter,
> engine management system, oil tank (filter and oil - pressure fed
> system) connector pipes
> Warranty for 2 years against defective parts
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'laheze' <laheze@e...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Dave,
> > The new panel looks really great. Is that an autopilot on the top
> > right ? Sorta looks like one from a distance ! Keep up the good
> work.
> > I have never heard you say what engine you will be using. Can you
> tell
> > us about it's weight and HP.
> > Larry H.
> > Rockwall tx
> >
> >
> > --- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'davedrosen' <d2r@t...> wrote:
> > >
> > > All,
> > > I got my panel back from gettin powder coated. I posted a
> picture in
> > > the photos section. It's called Q1 panel it's in the Dave R Q1
> photos
> > > folder. I'm pleased with it's looks. The empty cutout is for a
> Taskem
> > > EFI instrument. It gives RPM, Vert speed. alt. egt and cht on 2
> > > cylinders and other stuff. I'll order it soon, after tax return.
> > > Dave R.
> > > Texas
> > > Q1