Quickie Q2 Lite Construction Manual - page 277
Q2 Plans - Chapter 18 - Page 18-01
INSTRUMENT AND PITOT-STATIC INSTALLATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION
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An infinite variety of instrument panel configurations are
possible. Since this area of the aircraft is such a popular focus for
that 'custom' look, we have refrained from presenting any specific
configurations beyond the pictures of our panel and a few suggestions.
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The basic outline of the instrument panel was cutout in Chapter 4.
It is suggested that all cutouts for instruments and equipment be
completed prior to permanently mounting the instrument panel to the
airframe. Nominally, the aft face of the panel is at FS41. This can
vary depending on the particular pilot size and positioning to be used
by the individual builder. The three sub panels that extend down below
the instrument panel to meet the two side consoles and the center
console are constructed from either scrap 1/8" thick plywood, or else
1/4" white foam with 1 BID on either side. One BID should be laminated
on either side of the complete instrument panel to add rigidity and to
seal the plywood.
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If the builder wishes to make the instrument panel removable,
small tabs can be fabricated. These tabs would be bonded to the
fuselage, and the instrument panel bolted to them. Otherwise,
permanently mount the instrument panel with BID tapes to the fuselage
sides and the consoles. If the attachment is to be permanent, all work
forward of the panel should be completed prior to this step, as access
will become very difficult.
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It is recommended that the following controls be on the center sub
panel: cowl flap, carb heat, mixture control. It is further recommended
that the throttle be located on the left sub panel. The electrical
switches and fuses can be located either on the center sub panel, or
else elsewhere accessible to the pilot. Conventionally, flight
instruments go on the left side of the panel, engine instruments
predominately in either the center of the panel or on the far right,
and avionics are mounted in either the center or the right side of the
panel.
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Provision must also be made for a ground bolt, which is simply a
AN3-7A bolt located somewhere on the panel that is used to connect the
equipment needing grounding. (See the electrical system schematic).
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The instruments included with the kit are those required by the
FAA for day VFR flight. There is plenty of additional room available
for optional instruments and avionics.