centre pedestal

The centre pedestal has undergone a couple of incarnations. Initially I built a pedestal in the style of the CRJ but I decided that the sloped back didn't work with my cockpit, so I rebuilt it to the current version. Have a look and see what you think.

Sides were designed to mould into the main panel as will be seen in the following photos.

 

 

 

 

The centre devider marks the position were the avionics panels will be mounted. Forward of this divider you can see the throttle mounting plate. The pedestal width is 300mm allowing for two Boeing style avionics panels of 145mm each.

 

A closer look at the throttle mounting plate. The routed slots hold the throttle mounts in place so no screws are required. This allows for easy removal. Aft of the throttle will be a Flap & Speed brake levers in the style of an Airbus as they are simple yet effective.

 

And the whole pedestal in-situ. It slots in nicely to the centre main panel cutout.

 

 

 

 

Aluminium mounting rails are installed.

 

 

 

 

The mounting rails are made from 12mm (1/2") aluminium angle riveted together. I used 20mm (3/4") T-bar for the centre section. This one will house all the avionics aft of the throttles.

 

 

Here is the upper rails which will house the FMS and EFIS panels etc.

 

 

 

 

Pedestal with all railings and throttles in place.

 

 

 

 

I intend to leave the rails removable for ease of access to cabling within the pedestal itself.

 

 

 

And throttle top plate routed and in position

 

 

 

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