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Every Detail. Your Way.

From raw aluminum to a fully wired, avionics-ready cockpit. Explore every material, finish, panel lighting option, switch style, engraving choice, and avionics suite we offer. Design a panel that fits your aircraft, your mission, and your exact flying style.

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Custom avionics panel for experimental aircraft

Every build is fully custom.

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Material

Panel Materials for Experimental Aircraft

The foundation of your custom avionics panel. We offer three high-performance materials, each with its own strength, weight, appearance, and machining characteristics, so you can build a panel that matches your aircraft and mission perfectly.

6061-T6 aircraft aluminum avionics panel material

6061-T6 Aluminum

Standard

The industry standard for experimental and amateur-built aircraft panels. 6061-T6 aluminum is lightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant, and machines beautifully. It is the ideal choice for most VFR, IFR, and glass cockpit builds. Available in .063" and .090" thicknesses and compatible with every finish we offer.

  • Thickness.063" or .090"
  • WeightLightweight
  • MachinabilityExcellent
  • Finish compatibilityAutomotive paint, anodize, custom colors
  • UpchargeIncluded (base)
Carbon fiber instrument panel material for experimental aircraft

Carbon Fiber

Premium

A full carbon fiber composite panel with the signature woven texture. Carbon fiber offers exceptional stiffness and the lightest weight of any material we use. It is the premium choice for builders who want a high-performance look and feel with maximum strength-to-weight efficiency.

  • Thickness3mm (approx .118")
  • WeightLightest overall
  • FinishClear coat or matte CF weave
  • Finish compatibilityClear coat only
  • Upcharge+$300-$600
Hybrid aluminum and carbon fiber avionics panel material

Hybrid (Al + CF)

Custom

A hybrid design combining an aluminum substructure with a carbon fiber face skin. This option delivers the best of both worlds: aluminum's excellent machinability for complex cutouts and carbon fiber's premium appearance on the visible surface. A great choice for builders who want a high-end look without sacrificing structural flexibility.

  • StructureAluminum core
  • FaceCarbon fiber skin
  • WeightSimilar to aluminum
  • Finish compatibilityCF weave face
  • Upcharge+$400-$700
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Finish

Panel Finishes for Custom Avionics Panels

The finish defines the look and feel of your entire cockpit. We offer three primary finish types: automotive grade paint, anodize, and raw aluminum, with nearly unlimited color options for builders who want a fully custom, professional-grade instrument panel.

Automotive Grade Paint

Our most commonly selected finish for experimental aircraft panels. Automotive paint provides a durable, scratch-resistant surface and is available in a wide range of aviation-friendly colors, delivering a clean and professional cockpit appearance.

Flat Black
Matte Black
Medium Gray
Light Gray
Coyote Tan
OD Green
Navy Blue
Dark Bronze
Hammertone Gray
Gloss Red
Cobalt Blue
Racing Green
Gold Metallic
Custom RAL/Pantone
Flat black automotive paint coated avionics panel finish OD green automotive paint coated aircraft instrument panel Custom specialty color automotive paint coated aircraft panel
Hard anodized aluminum avionics panel surface

Hard Anodize

Type III hard anodize creates an extremely durable, corrosion-resistant surface ideal for high-wear cockpits. Available in clear (natural silver) or black. This mil-spec finish is permanent, uniform, and ideal for builders who want maximum longevity.

Clear (natural) Black anodize +$80-$150
Raw brushed aluminum aircraft instrument panel

Raw / Brushed Aluminum

A clean, machined look straight from the CNC. Panels are deburred, edge-broken, and optionally brushed for a refined metallic finish. Perfect for builders who want to apply their own paint or coating, or prefer the classic bare-metal aesthetic.

Debarred + edge broken Optional brushed finish Included (base)
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Lighting

LED Lighting for Aircraft Panels

Illuminate your custom avionics panel with professional-grade LED Panel Lighting. Every kit includes a panel-mount dimmer, mil-spec LED strips, and diffuser channels for clean, even illumination for your labels and switch legends, perfect for night flying and IFR operations.

Red LED illuminated aircraft instrument panel at night
White LED illuminated aircraft panel with illuminated labels Blue LED illuminated aircraft panel with glowing switch labels

Panel Lighting Color Options

Red

Night-vision friendly. Ideal for IFR pilots and night operations. Preserves dark adaptation.

White

Clean, modern, and highly readable. Works beautifully with black painted panels.

Blue

Classic aviation blue glow. Popular for glass cockpit and modern IFR builds.

Green

NVG-compatible green. A favorite among military-trained pilots.

Amber

Warm, low-glare amber that reduces eye strain during long night flights.

RGB Multicolor

App-controlled RGB lighting. Change your cockpit color anytime. +$80 upgrade.

Every Lighting Kit Includes:

  • LED strip(s) cut to your exact panel layout
  • Panel-mount dimmer (remote option available)
  • Mil-spec wiring with labeled connectors
  • Diffuser channels for even, professional illumination
  • Installation guide

Starting at $150 add-on

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Controls

Switches & Breakers for Experimental Aircraft

Every switch, breaker, and control is selected specifically for your aircraft's electrical system. We source aviation-grade and mil-spec hardware to ensure reliability, safety, and long-term durability in demanding cockpit environments.

Mil-spec aircraft toggle switches with safety guards

Mil-Spec Toggles

Aircraft-grade toggle switches available in single, double, and triple-throw configurations. Optional safety guards for critical systems such as master, ignition, and fuel pumps.

SPST / DPST / DPDT ON-OFF / ON-ON / ON-OFF-ON Safety guards available From $15/switch
Illuminated aircraft push button switches with engraved legends

Illuminated Push Buttons

Illuminated momentary and latching push buttons for avionics, flaps, trim, autopilot disconnect, PTT, and more. Custom engraved legends available for a clean, professional look.

Momentary or latching LED-lit face (red, green, white, amber) Custom engraved legends From $20/button
Aircraft circuit breaker panel with labeled breakers

Circuit Breakers

Push-to-reset aircraft circuit breakers sized and arranged for your electrical system. Includes labeled breaker panels and a complete breaker map for easy troubleshooting.

Push-to-reset style 1A - 20A ratings Laser-engraved labels Breaker map included
Aviation rotary selector switch with engraved position labels

Rotary & Selector Switches

Multi-position rotary selectors for fuel tank selection, lighting modes, autopilot functions, and intercom routing. Aviation-grade hardware with crisp, positive detents.

2-12 position options Positive detent feel Engraved position labels From $35/switch
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Engraving

Engraving Styles for Aircraft Panels

Every custom avionics panel includes precision laser-engraved labels. Our engraving is crisp, permanent, and highly readable in all lighting conditions, including LED Panel Lighting. Choose from multiple engraving styles or add custom artwork, N-numbers, or logos.

MASTER ALT FUEL

Block (Default)

Clean, all-caps block lettering, the classic avionics look. High readability day or night. Included standard on all panels.

MASTER ALT FUEL

Stencil Military

Tactical stencil style inspired by military aircraft. Perfect for warbird-themed builds or rugged backcountry panels.

MASTER ALT FUEL

Precision Thin

A modern, technical aesthetic ideal for glass cockpit layouts. Works especially well on anodized aluminum or carbon fiber panels.

Custom Text & Logos

Custom / Logo

Add your N-number, callsign, aircraft name, squadron patch, or company logo. Vector artwork preferred. Perfect for builders wanting a personalized, professional finish.

Laser engraved aircraft panel labels with crisp lettering

Custom text options:

  • N-number / registration
  • Pilot name / callsign
  • Aircraft name or model
  • Unit / squadron insignia
  • Custom logo (vector file preferred)
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Configuration

Aircraft-Specific Panel Layouts

Every panel we build is fully custom, but we start with proven layout templates for the most common experimental aircraft. These templates ensure proper fit, ergonomics, and avionics placement, then we tailor every detail to your mission and equipment.

RV Series (Van's Aircraft)

RV-6, RV-7, RV-8, RV-9, RV-10, RV-12. We maintain reference data for all major RV models. Drop-in fit panels with correct tunnel, rib, and sub-panel clearances.

Zenith / STOL Aircraft

Zenith 601, 650, 701, 750 STOL. Wide-format panels ideal for glass cockpit layouts, dual EFIS screens, and side-mounted switch columns.

Kitfox / Backcountry

Kitfox, Just Aircraft, CubCrafters, and other bush-style aircraft. Slimmer panel profiles optimized for VFR, lightweight builds, and rugged backcountry flying.

Sonex / Jabiru

Compact, efficient layouts for Sonex, Waiex, and Jabiru builders. Lightweight VFR-focused designs with smart use of limited panel space.

Sling / Bristell

Modern composite kit aircraft with generous panel space. Ideal for full glass suites, autopilot, dual radios, and premium avionics integrations.

Custom / One-Off

Don't see your aircraft listed? We can measure, model, and fabricate a panel for any experimental aircraft, including one-off designs, modifications, or scratch-built projects.

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Avionics

Avionics Suites for Experimental Aircraft

We design your custom avionics panel around the exact equipment you choose. Our team has hands-on experience with every major avionics brand in the experimental market, from Garmin and Dynon to AFS, GRT, Avidyne, and more. You can also access exclusive partner pricing when purchasing avionics through us.

Garmin G3X Touch avionics suite installed in an experimental aircraft panel

Garmin

Premium

Garmin is the gold standard for experimental avionics. We design panels for the full Garmin ecosystem, including EFIS, GPS/NAV/COM, audio panels, and ADS-B solutions.

  • G3X Touch — 7" & 10" EFIS/EMS
  • GTN 650Xi / 750Xi — IFR GPS/NAV/COM
  • GNX 375 — GPS/NAV/COM + ADS-B Out
  • GI 275 — Standalone AI / backup
  • GTX 35R — Remote ADS-B Out transponder
  • GMA 245 — Audio panel
Dynon SkyView HDX avionics display installed in an aircraft panel

Dynon Avionics

Popular

Dynon is a favorite among experimental builders for its capability, affordability, and strong community support. Ideal for VFR and IFR glass cockpit builds.

  • SkyView HDX — 7" & 10" EFIS
  • SkyView Classic — D700 / D1000
  • D10A / D100 — Standalone EFIS
  • SV-ADSB-472 — ADS-B In/Out
  • SV-COM-X83 — COM radio
  • AP74 / AP76 — Autopilot modules
Advanced Flight Systems EFIS installed in an RV-series aircraft panel

Advanced Flight Systems

Popular

AFS systems are especially popular in the RV community for their deep integration, intuitive interface, and excellent engine monitoring capabilities.

  • AF-5000 Series EFIS (7" & 8.4")
  • AF-3500 — Standalone EFIS
  • Engine monitoring integration
  • Autopilot integration
  • ADS-B In/Out compatible
GRT Horizon HXr EFIS display in an experimental aircraft panel

GRT Avionics

Popular

Grand Rapids Technologies (GRT) is trusted by serious experimental builders for its flexibility, deep customization, and strong IFR capability.

  • Horizon HXr — 8.4" EFIS/EMS
  • Mini-X — Compact EFIS
  • Sport SX — Entry-level glass
  • EFIS-based autopilot
  • Engine monitoring modules

Don't see your preferred brand? We also work with Avidyne, uAvionix, Trig, Navworx, Appareo, and more. If it's approved for experimental aircraft, we can design a panel around it. Ask us.

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Your Custom Avionics Panel.

Every option on this page — materials, finishes, lighting, switches, engraving, layouts, and avionics — can be combined and tailored to your aircraft. Start with a free consultation and bring your dream cockpit to life.