I thought everyone knew what the aluminum
cut-outs from the wing ribs were for. In fact, I expect Van’s to
supply cut-outs with the new kits (the ones with the pre-cut ribs).
Everyone wants the instrument panel to be both original and functional.
However, few of us want the expense of buying a new panel blank because
we don’t really like the way the instruments are situated. The easiest
solution is to label the appropriate cut-outs with the names of instruments.
Put the blank panel where you will see it whenever you enter or leave your
shop. Place the labelled cut-outs on the panel. Keep moving
the cut-outs (instruments) around until you feel you have the Perfect Panel.
Now leave it alone for a while. If you can walk by it for at least
a month without moving any instruments around, maybe it is the Perfect
Panel. In any case, it is a lot cheaper and easier to move cut-outs
than instruments.
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