Learjet 45 cockpit

 


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It has one Engine panel, one Comm and Nav panel, one GF166 Goflight Radio and one GF P8 Goflight push-buttons module (mainly for controlling GF166 in multi-mode). The top part is taken by the throttle, flaps, spoilers and parking/emergency rake handle. Later, I will replace Goflight panels "artwork" with something more consistent with the Lear 45 look-and-feel.

As you can notice, the central pedestal is not an exact Lear 45 replica - but it's pretty close. I do not have the resources to build a full-scale replica, especially without the availability of commercially-manufactured panels.

The central pedestal "folds" under the main panels "table" so when stowed away, the entire cockpit occupies very little space.

The central pedestal electronics and power supply are linked with the main panel via a cable + DB25 plug (and a reserved DB15 if needed). This allows for a reliable link between the central pedestal and the main panel, and at the same time it enables a fast and easy separation if needeed.

The joystick and pedals are removable too as one unit, making the deployment and stowing of the entire cockpit very easy.

 

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