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richvetterli(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: Y stick with single throttle

I'm not very happy with the dual throttle linkage on

my XL, as it just feels mushy and not very precise.

I'm thinking of switching to a single throttle on the

pilot side only.  Most of my passengers are non-pilots

and if I'm incapacitated in an emergency, reaching

across for the throttle would be the least of their

worries.  Any thoughts?



Thanks,

Rich Vetterli

601XL/Corvair

Engine running and currently finishing up the canopy.

Check out my progress at: www.geocities.com/stixx5a

Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Y stick with single throttle

I'd say go for it UNLESS you ever plan to train for a higher rating in the aircraft. Most instructors aren't going to teach train you in a plane where they can't get to the throttle.  



 	  richvetterli(at)yahoo.com wrote: 	
		  I'm not very happy with the dual throttle linkage on

my XL, as it just feels mushy and not very precise.

I'm thinking of switching to a single throttle on the

pilot side only.  Most of my passengers are non-pilots

and if I'm incapacitated in an emergency, reaching

across for the throttle would be the least of their

worries.  Any thoughts?



Thanks,

Rich Vetterli

601XL/Corvair

Engine running and currently finishing up the canopy.

Check out my progress at: www.geocities.com/stixx5a

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bryanmmartin

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1018

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject: Y stick with single throttle

That's the way I have mine set up. I've sat in the passenger seat and  

found that it's not difficult to reach over to the throttle from  

there. I've never actually flown it from the right seat though.



On Aug 11, 2008, at 4:32 PM, Richard Vetterli wrote:



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 I'm not very happy with the dual throttle linkage on

 my XL, as it just feels mushy and not very precise.

 I'm thinking of switching to a single throttle on the

 pilot side only.  Most of my passengers are non-pilots

 and if I'm incapacitated in an emergency, reaching

 across for the throttle would be the least of their

 worries.  Any thoughts?



 Thanks,

 Rich Vetterli

 601XL/Corvair

 Engine running and currently finishing up the canopy.

 Check out my progress at: www.geocities.com/stixx5a




	


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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:24 pm Post subject: Y stick with single throttle

Why not put it in the middle of the panel, like on most certificated 

aircraft?

                                                            Bill

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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject: Y stick with single throttle

You are right on there.... Make the plane comfortable for YOU... the heck with the what if's... 

do not archive

Ben Haas

N801BH

www.haaspowerair.com



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I'm not very happy with the dual throttle linkage on

my XL, as it just feels mushy and not very precise.

I'm thinking of switching to a single throttle on the

pilot side only.  Most of my passengers are non-pilots

and if I'm incapacitated in an emergency, reaching

across for the throttle would be the least of their

worries.  Any thoughts?



Thanks,

Rich Vetterli

601XL/Corvair

Engine running and currently finishing up the canopy.

Check out my progress at: www.geocities.com/stixx5a

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bryanmmartin

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1018

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject: Y stick with single throttle

With the center mounted Y stick flying from the left seat you fly with your right hand on the stick and it's a little awkward to reach across your body to use a throttle also mounted on your right. It could be done, but it's not very comfortable. With most certificated side by side aircraft, you fly with your left hand on the yoke and right hand for the throttle or, in the right seat, your right hand on the yoke and left hand on the throttle.

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leinad

Joined: 19 Sep 2006
Posts: 283
Location: Central Virginia

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Y stick with single throttle

Rich,

For the ease of making a dual throttle and low cost of the components like the one in the 601 plans why not do dual throttle?

Dan



 	  richvetterli(at)yahoo.com wrote: 	
		  I'm not very happy with the dual throttle linkage on

my XL, as it just feels mushy and not very precise.

I'm thinking of switching to a single throttle on the

pilot side only.  Most of my passengers are non-pilots

and if I'm incapacitated in an emergency, reaching

across for the throttle would be the least of their

worries.  Any thoughts?



Thanks,

Rich Vetterli

601XL/Corvair

Engine running and currently finishing up the canopy.

Check out my progress at: www.geocities.com/stixx5a

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ronlee

Joined: 25 Dec 2006
Posts: 141

Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:38 am Post subject: Re: Y stick with single throttle

I agree that two throttles are not good. I started out that way with my 701. Lots of friction, heavy feel,etc. If you lock one side you can't move the other side. Operating the throttle from the right side is easy, it's not a long reach at all. It was a hard decision to remove that right throttle but I like it much better as it is now. 

Ron Lee

Tucson, AZ

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jmaynard

Joined: 27 Feb 2008
Posts: 394
Location: Fairmont, MN (FRM)

Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:48 am Post subject: Y stick with single throttle

On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 06:38:31AM -0700, ronlee wrote:

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		   I agree that two throttles are not good. I started out that way with my

 701. Lots of friction, heavy feel,etc. If you lock one side you can't move

 the other side.


	


My Zodiac has dual throttles, as well as dual trim and dual toe brakes. I

wanted to be able to fly it completely from either side, and with either

hand from the left seat. I haven't noticed any heaviness to the feel over

and above what's usual in a light aircraft. I do make sure that the friction

lock on the throttle I'm not using is completely loose during the startup

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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: Y stick with single throttle

Bryan-

     I'm so used to a yoke I never  really thought it out.

                                                                 Bill

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