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3rd Owner - Sonex "A" - 9SL: Panel Equipment - ADS-B? Mapleshade
Expenses:  $0.00
Hours:  2.00
Feb 23, 2023

Installed and mostly wired in the panel is a Dynon FlightDek D180, Garmin GPSMap 496 w/panel mount, Radio (not sure what one at the moment) and a few other items.  The biggest item I need to add is ADS-B. I would like to have ADS-B in to the D180, but that might not be feasible.  I like the EFIS features, the autopilot servos are installed. Lots to test/validate and finalize.

I'm currently a VFR pilot and someday plan to get my IFR.  Current plan is to finish out the plane by adding the Turbo and fly with existing equipment (+ADS-B).  While flying the 40 hours off I will be planning the next panel to build and swap in over a few winter months.  That would trigger a requirement to fly off another 5 or more hours again as I understand it.  Full IFR (for a homebuilt) is the long term goal.
3rd Owner - Sonex "A" - 9SL: Documentation Mapleshade
Expenses:  $14500.00
Hours:  2.00
Mar 11, 2023

Sat down with Panel Designer to document what I have.  

Documented the grounding block on the rear of the panel.  Made some changes to the configuration of the FlightDek D180 so it can sit on the bench and not constantly alarm.  Items like current sensor where I am only using a battery for now.  The existing diffuse LEDs in the panel are a sloppy fit, the plastic fittings they sit in a not tight, will be replacing those.  Mostly working on minor things, getting ready for major changes.