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This is an advertisement for Simmonds Gauges and Automatic Dial Change Unit, showcasing a vintage aircraft fuel and systems management panel. The image displays two sets of gauges with several dials each, housed within dark rectangular frames with rounded corners. Each set has labels indicating different parts of the aircraft such as "REAR TANK, " "PORT TANK, " "STARBOARD TANK, " "UNDER CARRIAGE, " and "FLAPS. " The dials have various scales in gallons, presumably to measure fuel levels. The text accompanying the image highlights the innovation behind the Simmonds Automatic Dial Change unit which allows multiple instrument readings to be recorded individually on one dial. This technology was designed to reduce cockpit clutter by combining multiple indicators into a single unit that could switch between readings at the turn of a selector knob. The ad emphasizes that this system not only saves space but also brings all essential information directly into line of sight for ease of monitoring during flight operations. It mentions that these gauges are sensitive and accurate, ideal for tasks like refueling planes or managing undercarriage or flap positions. At the bottom, there's branding information: “SIMMONDS ACCESSORIES LTD” along with their address at Great West Road, Brentford, London. This suggests that this piece likely dates back to an era when aviation technology was rapidly developing and there was significant emphasis on improving efficiency and pilot workload through innovative instrumentation solutions.
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