Thanks for your reply Jeff. I think I might order a spare panel, er.....
just in case !!!
Danny
Rman wrote:
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> Danny,
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> There are several ways to accomplish the task. Water cutting is the
> most desirable, and is extremely accurate. Laser will also work,
> though not usually as nice a cut. Pre-sized hole punches do a very
> nice job, but are ususally pretty expensive, so if you're are not
> planning to do several panels, or rent the tools out, you might not
> want to go that route. Then there thers's the old standby, the hole
> saw, used in a drill press. A bit more work, but satisfactory results
> can be had, if you're careful. If like some of us, you end up
> changing your panel 2 or 3 times, adding this and that, you might want
> to give this a try. My panel is built from .063 aluminum and I
> changed it up several times, before I was happy with it. The hole saw
> did just fine after I learned the secret of getting smooth cuts. If
> you go this route, just take your time and make sure to plan your
> panel precisely. Good luck.
>
> Jeff - Baby Blue
> 245 hours
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> danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk wrote:
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>> <danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk>
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>> Hi All,
>> I'm just getting to the point of digging deep into the
>> proverbial pocket and order the avionics. I was thinking of fitting
>> the Becker 4201 and the Filser TRT 600. both these units require 2
>> 1/4 in cut outs in the avionics panel. I have the aluminum removable
>> panel from Europa. My question is, whats the best way of cutting the
>> holes ? and whats your opinion of these two units ? I know we don't
>> have to fit mode S yet, but I fear it's coming !!
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>> Cheers Danny G-c.e.r.i
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