DH Rapide Instrument Panel

Nae problemo. The real credit belongs to Mark Miller, both for the work and getting in touch to share the data – thanks again Mark!

Cheers JDK just the job.

Altimeter setting procedures for both Alts depends on if you are going up, down, near the airfield or above transition altitude for 1013. The actual procedures will be laid down in your company Ops Manual if you are a commercial organisation.

Most types capable of doing IFR will carry a second altimeter. Even humble PA28s have them!

Cheers James,

Regards
Ross

The idea of one on QFE and one on QNH seems quite sensible to me and was exactly what I thought I would do if I was flying it. Just have to remember which one tells you which. Mind you a bit of Dymo tape under each one would avoid confusion.

What was the reason for the two altimeters. Both panels have them but in diferent positions.

Mark Miller’s very kindly got in touch, and this is what he said:

The ARB and later the CAA have always made certain stipulations in respect of ‘Equipment to be Carried’ while civil aeroplanes are going about their business. Different equipment is obviously required according to role, for example whether Day or Night, VFR or IFR, over water etc. For post-war multi-engined Public Transport work – of the serious kind which Rapides used to undertake (as opposed to large joyriding circuits) two altimeters were such a requirement. I retained this fit in G-AGJG and find it quite useful to have one altimeter set on QNH and one on QFE, or one on 1013mb as a check on what pressure altitude the transponder’s Mode C output is broadcasting to the world.

Thanks Mark!

OH come on, there’s no need for sarcasm(is there?:D )

Those must be the best interior shots I’ve ever seen of the Rapide.

😮 I think it’s more to do with the stunning restoration than the (often stunned) photographer. 😉

Even though I was not after any info from this thread I still had to have a look as I do with anything deHavilland. Those must be the best interior shots I’ve ever seen of the Rapide.

Quick question. What was the reason for the two altimeters. Both panels have them but in diferent positions.

I dunno Ross, maybe to do with build as a Dominie (military) or a Rapide (civil)? Anyone?

Spade Grip:

G-AGJG again.

More:
http://forum.planetalk.net/viewtopic.php?t=2164

Follwing on from Kens cockpit enquiry has anyone got an passenger cabin shots?
Sorry for hyjacking your thread Ken.:o

Rapide Instrument panel

Hi Guys,

Thanks for posting the panel pictures they are all great and very useful

Ken

Hi,

Quick question.

What was the reason for the two altimeters. Both panels have them but in diferent positions.

Curious
Ross

Took this one of G-AGTM for you today if its any help. 🙂

… and this one
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0682029/L/

Martin

The Miller’s lovely G-AGJG: