Davtron’s M800 has dual time modes ûplus counting timers.

As the old Chicago tune goes “Does anyone really know what time it is? Does anyone really care?” When it comes to instrument flying, the FAA does. And it wants you to care, too, hence the ubiquitous panel clock, the least-thought-about instrument in all of aviation.

Although we wouldn’t be true aviators without our impressive and capable Breitlings strapped to our wrists, these aren’t enough to comply with the regulations. Panel clocks are still a must.

The odd thing is, from both the avionics shop and the owners point of view, they’re nothing but a nuisance. We often scour every nook and cranny of instrument panel space in search of a spot…