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The old overhead panel is changing. As this project took on the look of the Boeing 767-400 series, we made huge changes to the simulator. However the overhead was one area which remained from the olf project. Instead of just updating the old one, we decided to scrap it and make an entirely new one. The new panel will be the most functional component of the simulator. The panel will function & simulate, through programming, 95% accuracy to that of the real one. There are 57 lighted & functional push button switches, 58 lighted functional annunciator lamps, 24 functional rotary knobs, 5 functional toggle switches, a fully functional IRS unit, and a fully functional fuel panel. The wiring (connection to EPIC) is the most challenging and intensive application yet to this simulator. An estimated 400 soldered wire leads will extend from the rear of the unit. Below a couple of pictures as the panel nears completion. |
 This is an actual 767 overhead panel. |
 Our panel as it looks to date. By comparing to the pic on the left, you can detect a striking resemblance. |
 Now this is what cockpit building is all about. Wires, wires and more damn wires. Some 400 eventually will patch this baby to the EPIC. |
 Another shot showing cables going to various switches, rotaries and relays. This panel has already exhausted a 100ft roll of 20 conductor ribbon cable. |
Here she installed and raring to go. Only a few minor touch ups need to be done to finish her. For example, the Selcal switches need to be painted. |
 And here are all the cable wires coming from the overhead ready to be connected to the various EPIC cards. Just under 400 wires. |
 Another shot showing the new overhead installed. |
