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First flight of N326DB was in February, 1999, and the 1100 hour mark was logged on the hobbs during January 2008. The panel was originally designed for day/night VFR, but after enjoying the great cross country capabilities and experiencing several unplanned overnight stays, the panel and pilot were upgraded to be IFR capable. The panel upgrade was done first, then the pilot upgrade. All IFR training and the check-ride was done in N326DB. With the slider canopy, the panel upgrade involved a lot of on-your-back and in-your-face installation activity. As you can see in the photos, the 1999 panel and July 2008 panel look considerably different, and it seems there are always additions or changes being considered.
The radio stack is an Apollo SL10 stereo audio panel, SL30 Nav/Com, and the approach certified GPS/Com GX60. There is a Garmin 396 with weather and XM radio for the pilot, and a Garmin 296 for the co-pilot. The autopilot is a Trutrak DigiFlight 200VS. Mounted above the 396 is a trafficscope VRX to help identify nearby traffic. N326DB is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A with Laser electronic ignition and a Hartzel constant speed propeller.
The most recent additions are the Dynon D10 engine monitor, and a Micro-Trak 300 APRS transmitter (not on the panel.) APRS is the automatic position reporting system used by amateur radio operators. Operating the Micro-Trak does require having an amateur radio license. APRS allows tracking flights via the internet, and it is always fun to review our flight track after we land.
Should you have any questions, my email contact is rflunker at tx dot rr dot com.
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