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What do you think of my proposal photo for mounting in my Sonex Xenos electric motor glider?
https://community.falkenavionics.com/t/aft-mounting-of-flightbox-pro/453/4
ADVANTAGES
1. Flightbox Pro - Square orientation.
2. ADC (Air Data Computer) - Magnetometer isolated from all electrics. Since this is an electric aircraft, I want the magnetometer isolated from the 50KW motor and electronics up front.
3. Hinge - Panel for XPDR, COM, GPS, Fuse box and USB Hub. Hinge swings down for easy maintenance.
4. Only two wires will run to the front of the Aircraft: 12 volt DC Power, 5.1 amps and PTT - Push to Talk switch
5. No messy wires - Headset jacks behind pilot.
6. Easy mounting of XPDR, COM and GPS antennas.
7. Good wifi signal to iPad.
8. Declutter instruments panel, for a Tesla-like look. ( Simple User Interface)

Looks like a great idea and uses some generally wasted space. Things that need consideration: heat, I suspect it gets hot up there on a sunny day. Wet, every rivet hole is a leak, maybe these are too exposed of a location. Make sure they aren’t a “snag” hazard when accessing the cargo compartment. Is the canopy frame steel or aluminum? If it’s steel that may be a factor with the magnetometer.

Cool layout. Gordon