[simpits-tech] F16 panels mounting

[Chris Woodul]

as you suspected, in real edge lit panels NO light can leak from each
individual panel. When you get into NVIS panels for compatability with NVG
goggles, NO IR can leak either. It makes sealing up Edge lit panels that
have removable circuit boards really difficult to seal cuase' IR can sneak
out in photon sized parts and you cant see it unitl you look at it with
Image intensifiers ( ie Goggles) and then you get BLOOMS of light.
Goggles can be so sensitive. A freind out at Lockheed told me that they got
in the new Black Lambs wool cushions for the ACES II seats and the Test
Pilot was out flying the first plane to have the cushions installed.
He was doing a check flight wearign NVG's and looked down at his crotch near
the Ejection Handle, and his privates were glowing! They later found out
that all of the cushions from the vendor were washed in Tide with phosphor
in it. That phosphor was luminous in an NVG invironment. They had to wash
all the new cushion covers almost 100 times just to remove all traces of
Phosphor from the natural wool fibres. I love the image of the test pilot
looking at his green glowing balls though!
Must have really freaked him out!

Chris Woodul

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F16 panels mounting


> You can always apply black sticky tape on the bottom seams.  ;-)
> --
>
>
> > From: "Albert Yung" <shizznit@ihug.com.au>
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 09:57:30 +1000
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F16 panels mounting
> >
> > Thanks Ben, Marv and Steve for the reply,
> >
> > a 2 mm gap sounds right. I suppose the tiny gap Marv mentioned is a good
way
> > to judge. The only issue is if I cut out the panel and leave a tiny gap
for
> > the paper to slip through, light sources which I will use beneath the
panels
> > itself will also come through. I suppose in the real thing that does not
> > happen due to the fact that the panels are backlidded differently?
> >
> > I have decided to experiment with a couple of low power/ low heat light
bulbs.
> > Similar concept to a light table. "Huston, we might have a problem" :)
let me
> > have another think before I start chopping away.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Albert
> > Sydney, Oztralia
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Newsletter2BS
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 5:30 AM
> > Subject: AW: [simpits-tech] F16 panels mounting
> >
> >
> > Hello Albert,
> >
> > I can't confirm your question for sure, but I checked all my pictures I
have
> > from the Viper-pit and all this stuff are showing small gap between the
> > left-side panels (horizontally and vertically) - I considered the
distances
> > with 2mm within my drawings.
> >
> > Greetings
> >
> > Ben "Interceptor" Schup
> > BAVARIAN WILDCATS 401th VFS
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]Im
> > Auftrag von Albert Yung
> > Gesendet: Samstag, 21. Oktober 2000 20:02
> > An: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Betreff: [simpits-tech] F16 panels mounting
> >
> >
> > Hi all F16 pitters,
> >
> > I run into a small problem...or rather a small question mark in my head
> > tonight.
> >
> > The left side panel in the pit...each "individual" black panels for all
the
> > switches and knobs...are they mounted "edge to edge" next to each other?
or do
> > they have a "small" gap inbetween?
> >
> > Cos' from the photo resources i have seen.They do appears to. However,
in a
> > black and white plan (that 2mb BMP file) it looked as if they had a
small
> > space inbetween them.
> >
> > Can anyone verify that?
> >
> > Many thanks.
> >
> > Albert
> > Sydney, Austraila
> >
> >
>
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