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On my -4 I currrently have elevator trim, flaps, freq flip flop, radio channel memory select, PTT, and Xpndr Ident on my stick. I have the Ray Allen grip so fewer options.
I'm making some changes and here is how it will be set up soon: PTT Elevator Trim Flaps (this is spring loaded toggle switch that must be held in postion to deploy or retract flaps - no set positions). Autopilot Disconnect (instead of IDENT). Autopilot Control Wheel Steering Freq Flip Flop. I'd elminate any radio controls but my comm radio is in a console between legs so I like to be able to change freqs without having to look down. In planned next upgrade Comm radio moves back to main panel and I wil elminate this from the stick. Since I must take positive action and hold it in place to move the flaps I find having it on the stick to be convenient. Chance of accidental deployment is nil. Now screwing up my radio frequencies does happen but if I eliminate the memory channel button the worst result is flip flopping from right frequency to wrong one which is easily remedied. If I had aileron trilm I'd have it on the stick.... Ident on the stick is a waste. Starter on the stick seems like it may make sense but I've hit all the buttons at the wrong time once or twice so I think I'll not go there. I think a starter button located where I could with a bit of contortion engage it while keeping a hand on the throttle would be nice. Other hand holding full aft stick, etc to avoid Mel's nightmare scenario... |
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Yes, I know that our homebuilts aren't bound by either set of regulations. Yes, we can meet the "be sufficiently overpowered" clause. But IMO, there's a pretty good reason these regs are there. |
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Did somebody say opinions? Well alrighty then.
Aside from the "old standards" of PTT and trim: My favorite: Flaps Second Favorite: Starter; Love it on the stick with a panel-mounted "arm" switch. It is only armed when mags are turned on and is unarmed after engine start. Third favorite: CW Steering Final favorite: Fuel Pump with annunciation light on panel And my "never": Ident. No go reason for it and I have flown an RV-8 with it on the stick and that just caused problems all the time. Jim |
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Until I started reading this thread I hadn't planned to use the China Hat L-R functions. I'm still thinking about it, and may change my mind again. |
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Carl |
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Very easy to install. |
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I will add that I learned in Cessnas and was taught to hold the yoke back ALL the time, unless taxiing downwind. It is just good form. |
Interesting thread.
What about onbthe simple side of things. I have teak grips with the PTT on the top. If I were to add an autopilot button, should it go in the trigger position, panel, should the PTT be moved and the AP button installed on top? Suggestions please. |
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