Throttle controls for formation?

[N941WR]

Alex,

For the little formation flying I have done in my -9, I find the TQ to work better. I simply grip the TQ with my hand and hook the throttle with my thumb. Then any minor movement is simply done with my thumb.

Truth is, it really comes down to what you are comfortable with.

IMHO the TQ is better than the knob because you can rest your hand on it and have very fine control where as the big knob leaves your hand hanging out there. After a long flight, that gets tiring.

[Low Pass]

Hi Mike D -

Glad to hear you're are interested in formation flying.

As for the throttle configuration. Like Stu and others said, just get the friction type throttle.

Can't say I'd be comfortable with a low formation time pilot on my wing using that clip. No room for errors when in tight.

As for the spring, I've got one on the throttle and the mixture arms. Not noticable. But it's probably only good if the linkage fails at the carb.

Write me at n8zn@yahoo.com and let me know what part of town you're located in.

Bryan

[Kahuna]

Originally Posted by AlexPeterson

With most quadrants, unless I'm mistaken, the fine motion of the throttle involves moving the whole forearm. Do any quadrant/4/8 throttles have a provision for this "local" bracing or support as I've described?

I have a little wrist rest for my TQ in my 8.

[ronschreck]

Originally Posted by AlexPeterson

Regarding the question of a push/pull classic knob vs a quadrant: (snip)
With most quadrants, unless I'm mistaken, the fine motion of the throttle involves moving the whole forearm. Do any quadrant/4/8 throttles have a provision for this "local" bracing or support as I've described?

I have a small wrist rest (black) just behind the quadrant throttle. The heel of my hand rests here and I move the throttle with my finger tips. I moved the prop and mixture controls from the quadrant because I found that a single friction control for three cables did not work well when one or more of the cables started to tighten up over time. The vernier controls on prop and mixture give me very fine control, leaving quadrant friction control to work with the throttle alone. You will find this setup on many modern aerobatic airplanes as well.

[Tram]

Ok guys, this has been on my list of things to change, eventually.. Our 6 came with a Vernier throttle, and I'd like to change it out (one day, it's kinda deep on the list) but how would one know what length setup to get..

Looks like the link posted earlier is for Cessna's.. I guess I could pull the old cable out and measure it, and find a suitable replacement?

[N941WR]

Originally Posted by Tram

Ok guys, this has been on my list of things to change, eventually.. Our 6 came with a Vernier throttle, and I'd like to change it out (one day, it's kinda deep on the list) but how would one know what length setup to get..

Looks like the link posted earlier is for Cessna's.. I guess I could pull the old cable out and measure it, and find a suitable replacement?

Check out this page of my web site. There are pictures and descriptions of how I installed my TQ. On the 10/7/06 entry the cable length is listed.

While I installed mine with an Affordable Panels' panel, you cand do basically the same with the stock Van's panel.

[JoeBlank]

Go here to the Vans webstore:

http://vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/cata...uct=ctv-cables

Measure exactly how long it is from your instrument panel throttle mount hole to the throttle arm on the carb or injector in the wide open position. This can be done by running a wire or string along the route. My guess is that this will be about 44.5 - 46 inches. Select the proper length from the web store and order. Vans is going to WAY cheaper than Spruce or any certified throttle manufacturer.

You may also need this for the throttle attachment end:

CT BEARING MW-3M
CT BEARING HWR, CARB

They can be found here:

http://vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/cata...ct=re-bearings

Test fly it, and then go sign up for the Brownwood FFI Clinic!
Have fun....

[Tram]

Originally Posted by Joe Blank

Vans is going to WAY cheaper than Spruce or any certified throttle manufacturer..

No joke.. That's amazing the price difference..

Thanks for the link.. I may try and get around to this after a few other things on the list are taken care of.