Unknown Instrument Panel
 

hmmmmmm...

Anyone have an idea of what German panel this is? Not sure if the O2 gauges are original to the panel.


http://www.me-109.com/unknownpanel.jpg



Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Mike

Re: Unknown Instrument Panel
 

Mike

Interesting. Why am I think glider - possibly DFS?

Been searching what references I have, but nothing has come up. That said, I am not sure that one can reconcile oxygen instruments in a glider! Are we sure the dials are original to the panel?

Andy

Re: Unknown Instrument Panel
 

HI Andy,

Not sure if the instruments are in-fact original to the panel. The panel looks so darn familiar...and I too was leaning towards glider or Bi-plane.

Hmmmmmmmm...

Mike

Re: Unknown Instrument Panel
 

Seems a bit busy (# of holes) for a basic vintage glider/sailplane (if non-powered), and oxygen? Some might also question the use of metal vs. wood for the "info board". What's the shiny circular device in the center and what's marked on it (language)? Color = Luftwaffe? Rear view? Could it be a ground training prop?

A few odd notes to this item... it's relatively unusual for the instruments on period German panels to mount from the rear; O2 group lacks flow valve control knob; larger openings lack 6 o'clock cut notch for adjustment knob on altimeter and (sometimes) variometer (must have instruments in any a/c), and there doesn't appear to be but one opening for lesser switches/indicators.

Re: Unknown Instrument Panel
 

Hi,
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bregds
SES

Re: Unknown Instrument Panel
 

Hi Steve,

The panel is made of wood from what I can tell...knob is in German, and is the valve for the O2.

I would completely ignore all instruments as I have no clue when those were added...they may not be original to this panel at all.

;)

Mike

Re: Unknown Instrument Panel
 

Hi Gents,

The panel does not come from glider. It is simply impossible -- too many holes for the instruments. Look into old books dedicated to soaring and gliding. In the interwar period high performance gliders had up to six instruments although some specimens were equipped with five ones.

The panel posted has nine holes for the instruments and you have to find an aircraft for that panel.

Re: Unknown Instrument Panel
 

To me, this panel has a strong similarity with early prewar Arado and Heinkel single seaters.

Hal