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Old 06-01-2007, 03:51 PM
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This sounds interesting, do you have a picture?
It's a little outdated (we've cleaned it up a bit), but overall the layout hasn't changed. Very utilitarian. And yes, that's a toy E-2 hanging where an attitude indicator would go.
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Old 06-01-2007, 06:59 PM
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I like the sticks 2 1/2" shorter with the Allen grip, and I also moved the controls subpanel toward the pilot ~2" to give my pax (wife) more knee wiggle room in cruise when the mixture is pulled out significantly. Whatever your final arrangement, the critical issue isn't bumping against something (although it shows a certain lack of foresight), but a combination that allows the stick to sneak under the throttle shaft or knob and get hung up.

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Thanks to everyone for very good comments and suggestions.

Don Owens
What is your final stick length (from top of spar to top of stick)?
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My stick cleared the panel by 1/3" as installed, but had the question about left/right throw in the end. As cut, it did interfere with the throttle w/o the ailerons connected. I checked the throw on a flying -7, and decided to cut down the stick about 2" .. plenty of clearance all around now.
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