Here’s my super sweet test bench.  It consists of a 40 dollar Office Depot desk, a Triplite 12 volt bench power supply, a fuseblock with fast-ons, and a ground block with fast-ons.  It’s sometimes messy, but it’s a really easy and safe way to test expensive equipment.  I’ve got some of my panel gear already, so it’s time to play.  The Chelton is up and running.  I got to update the software.  I play with it by entering flight plans and zooming around the country.  Virtually.  I got some pics of the different screens (artificial horizon & instruments, map, and engine stuff).  Sweet.  Next to it, I’ve got the in-flight entertainment.  it’s a 6 disc DVD changer that has Ipod control and aux inputs.  I don’t like the retractable screens on in-dash DVD players, so i got one that’s a 2 din size with a full screen all the time.  I know that panel space is kind of at a premium, but I don’t think I have much going in front of the co-pilot, and i like the cleaner look of a big screen.  cool.

****update - i’m not using this entertainment system.  going with something better and infinitely more useful.  more to follow.