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 Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:14 am Post subject: Throttle quadrant - Question |
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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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| Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:14 am Post subject: Throttle quadrant - Question |
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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:
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<james.roberts(at)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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| Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:19 am Post subject: Re: Throttle quadrant - Question |
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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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