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Old 10-15-2013, 09:10 AM
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Steve that is *gorgeous*. You don't happen to still have the plans for that, do you? I'm considering doing a Bonehead throttle quadrant in my 9A. But I'd still love to have a center console of some sort to rest my bony right elbow on.
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Old 10-15-2013, 10:52 AM
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Steve that is *gorgeous*. You don't happen to still have the plans for that, do you? I'm considering doing a Bonehead throttle quadrant in my 9A. But I'd still love to have a center console of some sort to rest my bony right elbow on.

+1, nicely done Steve. If you have your plans/construction details I'd love to see them.

I assume your version does not interfere with legroom or stick travel.
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Old 10-15-2013, 11:51 AM
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Those with a Center Console, how do you get under the panel to do any work?

I need to lay right where that console is to do anything under my panel....

Please tell me how you do it.
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Old 10-15-2013, 10:32 PM
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@Gasman, you do the same thing side-by-side owners with flap handles do. Push the stick to one side, and lay in the space between it and the flap handle or side wall as needed.

I keep thinking it would be nice to have electric flaps so it would be easier to get in there to work. Then I remember that if it wasn't the flap handle, it would be the fuel selector. Or the manual trim. I've worked on both sides of my panel from firewall to back of panel, and haven't even needed to remove a control stick yet (although, the week I had them out to paint them and install the Tosten grips, access to the panel was extremely nice...
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Old 11-01-2015, 09:29 AM
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Was there some safety issues with the center console with the throttle quadrant ? I noticed it's not offered on the one site now. I sure would want the center console built structural sound, just not a couple pieces of aluminum sides with the throttle bolted to it. If the console is a demain item, why doesn't vans offer it as an upgrade. I am going to build one in my 9a, but I want it safe. Any photos ,templates or photos would help
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Old 11-01-2015, 09:48 AM
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Was there some safety issues with the center console with the throttle quadrant ? I noticed it's not offered on the one site now. I sure would want the center console built structural sound, just not a couple pieces of aluminum sides with the throttle bolted to it. If the console is a demain item, why doesn't vans offer it as an upgrade. I am going to build one in my 9a, but I want it safe. Any photos ,templates or photos would help
I purchased the last console from Aircraft Extras. The guy that was making them for Rich wants to get out of the console business. Rich said he needed to find someone else to make them. You may want to email him and ask.
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Old 11-01-2015, 10:11 AM
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I plan to swap out the gold colored AN bolts for black to improve the look
Do you have a source for those? I have the throttle quadrant and if I could find black hardware for it, it would look even better...
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Old 11-01-2015, 02:11 PM
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I ended up just painting mine. I'm sure black AN bolts exist, but I didn't find any, and wanted to get finished
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Old 11-01-2015, 03:35 PM
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I have the EZ out console (not a center console) from aircraftextras. it does not impact the size of the seats but fits in the gap between the seats and up the flap bar. very useful as an armrest, arm prop for ingress/egress and stowage for flying ****. it will hold an iPad. color matched to my interior and super easy to install/remove when necessary.


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You have a couple of options. Aircraftextras.com sells a pre cut pre drilled kit that will no between the seats and will hold a quadrant as well as a fuel selector. Looks great but reduces the seat width significantly.

Second is not so much of a center console but more for the throttle. This is the one I put in my 7 and loved it. Bonehead composites.com (VAF advertiser) sells a quadrant stack and a center tunnel all made of carbon fiber that looks fantastic and functions even better. He sells carbon floors, cup holders oxygen and extinguisher mounts as well. Very nice products.

Hope this helps.

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Old 11-01-2015, 07:24 PM
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I made this to be even with the side arm rests, and one inch wide, top is secured to flap tunnel. fits the Ipad. has a locking lid and I later put a leather pad on top. makes getting out a lot easier
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