Panel Space Requirements

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MoonlightVFR
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Panel Space Requirements

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Can the C170 instrument panel accommodate the future?

Future Avionics technology may be a big stick beating on our panel.

Is BIG DATA really coming our way?

I have no knowledge about what is about to transpire. Seeking information.

It faintly sounds like a Mini Version of ACARS is headed toward GA.

What do you Do you foresee ?
gradyb, '54 B N2890C
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DaveF
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Re: Panel Space Requirements

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There's a bunch of stuff here that sounds like data links, etc. Who knows when or how it would ever be implemented.
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Re: Panel Space Requirements

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Future avionics are headed toward consolidation (think EFIS) and this results in a reduction of needed panel space. If one is willing to dramatically re-design the panel the 170 panel will have plenty of room.

It's the original look that I prefer, however, and if I wanted an ultra-modern aircraft I would not choose a 170.
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