S-20 / S-21 Avionics Selection, Schematics and Panel Layout 

I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m not building a rans, I’m building a Vans, but your advice is gold! The industry standard of having the engine gauges on the same side as the controls is something I didn’t know, and will implement. And the elt control position I will now move in my design. I had it far right as well, thinking I will never have to use it. Oh also you are making me want to build a rans next.

Thanks for another informative video on the price comparison of the components for VFR Day and Night op between Garmin and Dynon. it is an eye opener that the price difference is very small between the two brands.

Suggest editing your title to catch all those folks that just search for “S-21”. All your videos on avionics selection, harness building and wood floors apply to the 20 and 21. Suggest edit title to S-20 Raven, the precursor to the S-21 Outbound….. Should greatly increase your potential audience of many topics that apply to both airplanes. Really enjoy your videos!

Great methodology. Eye opener about the ELT / emergency controls.

Really incredible overview of the panel. Can’t go wrong with the G3X.

I installed 4 point seatbelts with inertia reels in my S20. This allows me to reach every part of the panel, something that allowed more flexibility as the panel was being designed and met the criteria you pointed out . ELT switch and a USB plug (for the co-pilot iPad) are on the far right but still comfortably reachable.

Following along with your journey with bated breath. Would you be willing to add notes to the video description on your component list. The Garmin catalog is less than intuitive for non avionics folks when they try to spec out a system like your day/night vfr rig. The S20 I currently fly has an older 10inch Dynon Skyview system with matching radio and transponder. It works great, and is completely serviceable for day/night vfr, but having seen the quality of the new HDX panels, I’m a little envious.