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joeheli
08-13-2004, 06:04 AM
Does some one know where I can get this kind of instrument panel or that is selling one? I hope you guys (Screw,Gyro Mike) don't get upsed becouse I am using your picture :( . If you do I will take it out.
gyromike
08-13-2004, 07:18 AM
Jose,

Here is a thread on instrument pods:

http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=631&highlight=instrument+bensen
joeheli
08-13-2004, 08:19 AM
I found it on ultralight.com but the email is not active. :mad:
Screw
08-13-2004, 08:55 AM
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Try:

George Hammack
5081 White Pond Rd.
New Ellenton, SC. 29803
Ph. 1-803-652-7437

George is who I got mine from.

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scottessex
08-13-2004, 09:17 AM
:) Dang that is a SWEET panel! :)
joeheli
08-13-2004, 09:25 AM
Thank you John!
Screw
08-13-2004, 10:02 AM
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In case you didn't know Jose, Scott Essex built mine. That's why it is so nice. Glove box, Ash tray, the works. I'm looking forward to see what Scott is gonna do with his. He's gotta out do mine some how. :D

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joeheli
08-13-2004, 10:08 AM
Them Boy!! You really have a nice instrument panel, and a good imagination! Cool!
Screw
08-13-2004, 03:30 PM
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Here is a shot of the "DaScrew-Driver's" seat with newly integrated communications station. :D

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joeheli
09-06-2004, 04:01 AM
Hey screw how did you adapt the GPS system and the radio to you left hand side? Do you have other pictures that show the instalation?
Screw
09-06-2004, 09:27 AM
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No Jose, I don't have any pics. I'll try and get you some. The tube support is a 3/4 inch hydrolic tube with a 45 degree bend mounted to the front seat tank supports.

A RAM mount at the top for the GPS through Aircraft Spruce.

A 6x8 inch piece of sheet metal bend to 90 Degrees and hose clamped to the tube supports the radio and intercom (I use the intercom to reduce RF noise).

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joeheli
09-06-2004, 09:35 AM
I din't realise a waste of space that we will be a good place to install the GPS and the radio.You really smart!
scottessex
09-06-2004, 03:53 PM
:) Have Screw take some good pictures of that hydraulic tube, and mounting brackets! :)

Seriously, I took a scrap piece of #10 or 3/4" stainless tubing, it had a leak in one end, so I cut it and made some aluminum brackets that mount to the seat mount bolts. It turned out really well. Besides, it works! John flew it about 60 miles to see me the other weekend. and he didn't even get lost!