Dash/glareshield overhang
Getting ready to set the overhang on the dash. I'm thinking 1 - 3 inches would be the norm with more for a G3x/Dynon and less for steam gauges?
Anyone with a completed airplane have any thoughts now that you have some time and experience? If you were to change it, would you add more or less?
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Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
Re: Dash/glareshield overhang
I have a 2" overhang on the Mangy. I put carpet on the fiberglass glare shield and cut it 4" long and folded it back on itself. As a shade producing tool, it's near useless. As a nice finishing touch, it's perfect.
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Re: Dash/glareshield overhang
I agree with Mangy, as a shade producing device it is nearly useless. So do what pleases you for appearance.
I used a 1" overhang and also folded the fabric back under the overhang. I also finished off the edge with a rubber edge extrusion from McMaster-Carr-lots of choices.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
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