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1. 02:16 AM - Throttle quadrant - Question (Scotsman)
2. 07:14 AM - Re: Throttle quadrant - Question (Jim Belcher)
3. 09:21 AM - Re: Throttle quadrant - Question (Scotsman)
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| Subject: | Throttle quadrant - Question |
Morning list, I have the dual stick option on the XL that I am building and I
wanted to know whether anyone has installed a throttle quadrant in the centre
console as opposed to the push pull plunger variety usually installed in the instrument
panel.
On Zenith's website I saw one photo of an installation like this (see attachment)
but I have not seen any more. If anyone has already done this installation
I would appreciate a couple of pictures and advice on how best to do this avoiding
any interference with the elevator controls in the centre console.
Cheers
James
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle quadrant - Question |
I toyed with this idea, but initially rejected it. I'd be interested if there
is a workable solution.
My reasons for rejecting it were:
1) I appeared to be plowing totally new ground. From a human factors
perspective, what's the best location for comfortable reach.
2) I prefer vernier throttles, and the quadrant isn't, as far as I'm aware,
vernier.
But still, the idea has some merit. Obviously someone, or maybe several
someones has done it.
On Saturday 26 September 2009 04:14, Scotsman wrote:
> <james.roberts@computershare.co.za>
>
> Morning list, I have the dual stick option on the XL that I am building
> and I wanted to know whether anyone has installed a throttle quadrant in
> the centre console as opposed to the push pull plunger variety usually
> installed in the instrument panel.
>
> On Zenith's website I saw one photo of an installation like this (see
> attachment) but I have not seen any more. If anyone has already done this
> installation I would appreciate a couple of pictures and advice on how best
> to do this avoiding any interference with the elevator controls in the
> centre console.
>
> Cheers
>
> James
>
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> Cell +27 83 675 0815
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=265080#265080
>
>
> Attachments:
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> http://forums.matronics.com//files/ph_hve2_199.jpg
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle quadrant - Question |
Hi Jim, I am quite keen on the idea as I have previously flown aircraft in this
configuration. My forward fuselage is all cleco'd up at the minute so once I
have riveted it and put it on its gear I was thinking of mocking up the arrangement
to see if it fits correctly to hand. I like the idea of having hands on
throttle and stick in comfort.
It seems that, looking at the picture, that the revised centre console would have
to come directly out from the base of the instrument panel to intersect the
existing armrest area at a different angle to avoid conflicting with the elevator
horn etc.
It would be nice if I could get at least some more pictures of the above aircraft's
cabin to see exactly how it intersects. Let's see if anyone else on the
list has any experience.
James
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