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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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 Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject: Right seat flying ? |
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I faced the same question myself and couldn't see any reason *not* to switch
to the dual sticks. I've trained in dual yoke and dual stick planes and
flown in an XL with dual sticks (William Wynne's tail-dragger) and didn't
find the sticks in the way. And since various emergency controls will go on
the center console (tank select, back-up fuel pump select, ignition
coil/points select (semi-redundant Corvair ignition)) I'd rather keep my
right hand free. I've tried to keep other important controls near the center
so I can operate them with my right hand or my passenger/co-pilot can too.
Your mileage may vary.
-- Craig
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CLEONARD52(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:25 am Post subject: Right seat flying ? |
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INSTALL THE DUEL STICK OPTION AND FLY FROM EITHER SIDE. IF YOU CONFIGURE
THE PLANE TO FLY FROM THE RIGHT, YOU MAY DECREASE ITS VALUE.
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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:40 am Post subject: Right seat flying ? |
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What value?
To explain...If you are going to build this thing to sell with =in the
firt year you mybe right...If you are going to keep it for a few I think
the value will taper off at an alarming rate no matter where you fly it
from.
Just my 2 cents
Frank
Do not archive
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leogates(at)allvantage.co
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:52 am Post subject: Right seat flying ? |
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My 2 cents. I do not understand all the concern about the "Y" stick. I
have a Taylorcraft BC12D with two wheels. Often, when folding a map,
playing with the GPS or jotting a note, I take both hands off the wheel
and fly with the rudders. In my CH601HDS I usually have my bride or a
neighbor/neighbor's wife/grandson/etc in the right seat. They can hold
the plane level for a min. or two. Otherwise I find no problem with
flying with my feet on the rudder pedals.
Chris' "Y" stick is outstanding for my money. Nothing between the legs
to contend with. I'm sure the installation is less complicated, and
lighter.
Leo Gates
N601Z
82+ hours
Maarten Versteeg wrote:
Hello List,
A question concerning the control; I am used to write ATC
info and other things down. If I would be flying in the left
seat that would be hard (unless I have an autopilot). I like
the center stick both from a simplicity point of view and
control feels nice.
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japhillipsga(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: Right seat flying ? |
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Maarten, an easier solution might be to install dual stick controls as opposed to the unorthodox setup of having PIC on the right side. Remember, someday you might want to sell your plane when ZAC comes out with a new "super XL" model and who would purchase it ? FWIW Bill
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Mitch Hodges
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Location: Powder Springs, GA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:35 am Post subject: Re: Right seat flying ? |
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Or, you could do what I did. I planned for this from an early age, and became left-handed! <grin>
Definitely, DO NOT ARCHIVE
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