Power outlet
Finished wiring up the trim switch on the panel. According to the wiring diagrams from Ray Allen, two diodes are needed on the standard trim switch in order to use it with a relay. I soldered the diodes inline and covered them with heat shrink. I then connected up the switch using a Microfit connector. I don’t have the elevator installed. I can’t even get to it at the moment. Instead I hooked up a voltmeter to the elevator trim motor lines and had Adele watch the display while I moved the stick and panel switches. I need to turn the panel switch upside down, but it otherwise worked perfectly.
Next up was the power outlet. I’m using the same scheme as Walter Tondu. I’m using a small outlet in the bottom flange of the panel. I’ll make an adapter for the standard cigarette lighter outlet, and probably modify the power cords of stuff I’ll use often like the iPod. The case of the outlet is already connected to the shell of the connector, so I used that for ground and connected the pin to the main fuse panel via 16 AWG. That should easily handle any load up to 15A. Picture is kinda dark, but you get the idea.
Time to order a few more parts from B&C. I just about have the wiring wrapped up until the wings are on or the EFIS/EMS harness is available. I also worked on the paperwork for registering the plane. It’s about time to send that in.