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Panel
N59CL is be basically a stock Super-II FT.
I'm incorporating good ideas from other builders where I can. One
area where I'm planning a bit of innovation is the panel. I'll be
using mini-itx computers for engine, airframe & airdata monitoring
and display. The displays are a 15" 2700nits sunlight readable
LCDs. The computer uses the Linux
OS, and the main application is written using OpenGL. Details of
these projects can be found at openefis.org.
The gauges are not yet shown in the prototype
above. I'm using differing gauge types and asymmetry
to improve the ergonomics of what will be a rather busy
panel. Less critical information takes a less prominent
place. Color is used sparingly for normal conditions in order to
make abnormal indication stand out more.
 The
systems gauges are set up with visual & aural warning
(sound uses .wav files broadcast through the intercom.) The gauges
are designed such that the range between 9 and 12 o'clock is normal,
permitting a quick glance to confirm all is normal. The next
revision will add range markings to these and the MAP & RPM gauges.
 The engine
gauges on the lower right display cylinder head temperatures using the
lower bar, and exhaust temperatures using the upper bar. The
numbers for each are displayed along the top & bottom rows, and
significant deviations, determined by % deviation from the median value,
are highlighted with color & sound.
 The fuel
gauges in the center report measured fuel level with the bars, as well
as an estimated level based on fuel rate measurement (current fuel rate
is displayed to the left of the head & port temperatures). The
time left display is the lesser of the measured and rate calculated fuel
values, given the current consumption rate. The selected tank is
identified, and if no tank is selected, or Off has been selected, the
display appears as shown. If a tank is selected, but there is no
fuel flow, 'No Flow' appears in red.
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