---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith601-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 09/26/09: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:16:42 AM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Throttle quadrant - Question From: "Scotsman" 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 -------- Cell +27 83 675 0815 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=265080#265080 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/ph_hve2_199.jpg ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:14:03 AM PST US From: Jim Belcher Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: 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: > > > 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 > > -------- > Cell +27 83 675 0815 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=265080#265080 > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/ph_hve2_199.jpg > > -- ============================================ Do not archive. ============================================ Jim B Belcher BS, MS Physics, Math, Computer Science A&P/IA Retired aerospace technical manager Mathematics and alcohol do not mix. Do not drink and derive. ============================================ ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:21:56 AM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Throttle quadrant - Question From: "Scotsman" 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 -------- Cell +27 83 675 0815 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=265114#265114 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith601-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith601-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith601-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith601-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.