We found out the hard way that a G3X touch would not fit into a 172H without heavy modification of the fixed instrument panel. A case that altering the fixed panel is a minor alteration could not be made without honest consideration of the regulation and structural importance of the fixed panel. Six Pack Aero to the rescue! Lyle and Elizabeth were excellent to work with throughout the process and went far above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Instructions are clear and well written with installation using best industry practices. This panel looks far better and is more maintenance friendly than what Cessna is putting in current production airplanes. It may initially be expensive, but the ability to withstand legal scrutiny by a someone of authority or a future perspective buyer is priceless. In addition, a real value added to the airplane by VREF makes upgrading your panel with this product a no-brainer.

I was searching for a solution for months to install Garmin glass in my 172M. There are only two solutions: Cut into and modify the structural panel with a very expensive and time consuming DER report and FAA Approval or make the much better choice of buying this product. Lyle was very courteous, knowledgeable and professional. The incredibly detailed instructions made for a very smooth installation. Everyone is amazed at the end result of my Six Pack Aero panel. I could not be more satisfied!

Our flight school, Bellingham Aviation Services, operates a fleet of Cessna 172s out of Bellingham International Airport. The bulk of our fleet are N models with a standard six pack, but our primary TAA aircraft was an older 172M model with a nonstandard layout. The Legacy XL Stationary Panel Kit has allowed us to standardize the layout of this aircraft to match the rest of the fleet, which offers a more seamless transition for our students as they move between aircraft. As an added bonus, the Legacy XL Stationary Panel is its upgradability for the future. A transition to a glass cockpit system will be easy thanks to this panel kit. We are looking forward to our students flying many hours with a familiar six pack to scan.

Lyle has worked with us on this panel replacement in a Cessna 172M including the extension above the new stationary panel and new sub panels. Excellent workmanship and very easy to work with.

Weve been involved in the installation in 3 Legacy XL Stationary Panel Kits, and can attest to this product as top notch. This STC approved product is a straightforward installation, high quality, and great value for the price. Everything you need is included and each installation has gone smoothly. Looking forward to installing more of these in the future. All of our installations have resulted in happy customers.

When looking to buy an older Cessna 172, I never dreamed I could have my cake and eat it too. I was looking for an older model because that was in my price range, but I kept drooling over the later models with their glass panels. When I ran across Six Pack Aero, and the Legacy XL panel, I soon realized that there was a real solution out there to be able to have both! The ability of the Legacy XL to allow a 10” PFD and still maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft was a huge win in my book! The three piece shock panel design allows you to maintain, or upgrade, either the pilot side, co-pilot side or radio stack without having to disturb the adjacent avionics. Installation was straight forward, and the price is reasonable compared to buying a newer aircraft. I highly recommend this product if you are in the market to bring your legacy panel into the 21st century.