Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Cockpit Control Panel

I've designed the cockpit to be versatile enough to allow for multiple configurations as mission profile changes. The basic layout of the cockpit is a trapezoid shaped table with a place for a insert panel the same shaped as the table with a cleat at the bottom back end to go into the back panel with space for wires.

Underneat the control panel is the access panel. I'll need to cut it and add some hinge to make it accessable from the cockpit for maintenance and upgrades to the electronics that will eventually go into the cockpit.

2 comments:

Raymond said...

I can't really tell, but does the surface "protrude" out, allowing for some wiggling feet underneath? I am just thinking of a desk-like setup, so that the feet can slide under, bringing the chest closer to the edge. Avoid knee-banging when reaching for the EJECT button. ;)

JT said...

Yes, Raymond. The top surface panel extends out about 6 inches from where the feet goes under. So far our test pilots feet has not bumped his feet against it, even with shoes on.