Jaybird180
Final Approach
Would you convert this 1940's era panel to do instrument proficiency work if the plane were yours? Why or why not? (sample pic I found on the internet provided below)
Is the iPad certified for Instrument flight?No!! don't do it.
there are too many hand held devices that serve the purpose.
My IPAD does the better job, than ruining the instrument panel.
Certified equipment is not required for instrument proficiency work.Is the iPad certified for Instrument flight?
Do you really believe the Luscombe should be the aircraft for IFR work?Is the iPad certified for Instrument flight?
That's a conversation that, although tangentially related will get us off topicDo you really believe the Luscombe should be the aircraft for IFR work?
and the electronic devices are approved, the DPEs are using them in testing
I would add a T&B (not a TC) and call it good.Would you convert this 1940's era panel to do instrument proficiency work if the plane were yours? Why or why not? (sample pic I found on the internet provided below)
If it already has an electrical system, and you're lightweight, and the instructor's lightweight, and you have money to burn, and you don't have a better platform, and you don't mind being guilty of sacrilege, and if you don't mind the opinion of others being against you... by all means do it.Would you convert this 1940's era panel to do instrument proficiency work if the plane were yours? Why or why not? (sample pic I found on the internet provided below)
Aside from the practical "train like you fly" aspects, tell me more about the legal aspects of this.Certified equipment is not required for instrument proficiency work.
There is no reg that requires a full panel for practicing instrument flying under VFR.Aside from the practical "train like you fly" aspects, tell me more about the legal aspects of this.
What about real-deal single pilot IFR in IMC?There is no reg that requires a full panel for practicing instrument flying under VFR.
What about it?What about real-deal single pilot IFR in IMC?
Not a good comparison, IMO.Twenty years ago I upgraded the "shotgun" panel in my '63 C172D, and have no, zero, nada regrets. The new panel has the standard six-pack which greatly enhanced the flying experience. Did I get the panel upgrade investment back when I sold it? No, but it was a much easier sell and it was much more enjoyable to fly while I owned it.
How many 172- are there vs. Luscombe's?Twenty years ago I upgraded the "shotgun" panel in my '63 C172D, and have no, zero, nada regrets. The new panel has the standard six-pack which greatly enhanced the flying experience. Did I get the panel upgrade investment back when I sold it? No, but it was a much easier sell and it was much more enjoyable to fly while I owned it.
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Not a good comparison, IMO.
Luscombes aren't rare museum pieces; there are roughly 1,600 on the FAA registry. Update the panel and it's still a Luscombe, no?How many 172- are there vs. Luscombe's?
You could reverse the procedure at any time. Luscombes not so much.
No not really.Luscombes aren't rare museum pieces; there are roughly 1,600 on the FAA registry. Update the panel and it's still a Luscombe, no?
Different strokes for different folks. I am kind of a purist when it comes to antique/classic aircraft. I like to keep them original to the extent possible.Luscombes aren't rare museum pieces; there are roughly 1,600 on the FAA registry. Update the panel and it's still a Luscombe, no?
I knew a Luscombe 8E owner who actually filed and flew IFR. He used the L & R glove boxes to mount a pair of Nav Coms. Radios in one and a single CDI/OBS in the other. Dissimilar brands, btw. If I remember, he also had at least a venturi driven DG. May have also had an ADI.What about real-deal single pilot IFR in IMC?
As long as you comply with the certification regs in place at the time it was certificated.Can I retrofit the Wright Flyer with a turbine?
Luscombes aren't rare museum pieces; there are roughly 1,600 on the FAA registry. Update the panel and it's still a Luscombe, no?
But should I?As long as you comply with the certification regs in place at the time it was certificated.
Well, that’s a whole different question that I’m not qualified to answer.But should I?