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02-28-2013, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Durango, CO
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Vernier Throttle
Sorry guys, I'm just a Bonanza driver at heart. I loved my vernier throttle and really want it in my new RV-7. Looking at the Van's website, they list a 44.5" throttle cable for an RV-7 with an O-360. Is that what I would look for in a vernier? Any other special considerations? Any suggestions as to brand/type, where to get one?
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02-28-2013, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
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I went to a local shop http://www.bearservicesupply.com/#overview) that makes fuel/oil lines and cables for the oil field industry. They made me a custom length vernier throttle cable for $60. Of course I didnt tell them it was for an airplane. I lifted this pic off the Net, but its the same cable.
Last edited by blueflyer : 02-28-2013 at 06:07 PM.
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02-28-2013, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 681
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Go to McFarlane
They make a combo vernier and push pull that I have seen in use. It acts like a push pull but allows you to make fine adjustments by turning knob.
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Mark
RV-9A; Sold 
RV-14A; Building
2020 =VAF= donor
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03-01-2013, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Benaraby Queensland. Australia
Posts: 209
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ACS sell vernier throttles abd I installed one, but my technical councillor objected, so out it came and a standard one went in. Maybe it will go back in at a later date as I like them.
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03-01-2013, 04:59 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 1,627
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Formation?
If you have any desire to fly formation I recommend that you NOT use a vernier control on your throttle cable. Such controls are not permitted at most formation clinics. If you have no intention of doing formation flying disregard this post and enjoy your vernier throttle control.
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Ron Schreck
IAC National Judge
RV-8, "Miss Izzy", 2250 Hours - Sold
VAF 2021 Donor
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03-01-2013, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Punta Gorda, Fl
Posts: 325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronschreck
If you have any desire to fly formation I recommend that you NOT use a vernier control on your throttle cable. Such controls are not permitted at most formation clinics. If you have no intention of doing formation flying disregard this post and enjoy your vernier throttle control.
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Would a lever throttle but a vernier mixture be ok for formation?
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Jesse
'89 RV-4, N2626C - purchased flying
Converted to Fastback - Sliding Canopy - Tall Gear
Dynon Skyview w/ acc. & VP-x Sport
Catto 3-Blade (gen. 1)
Based: KPGD
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03-01-2013, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 1,627
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Originally Posted by southtarnation
Would a lever throttle but a vernier mixture be ok for formation?
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Certainly! That's exactly what I have done. I have vernier controls for prop and mixture and a quadrant lever for throttle.
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Ron Schreck
IAC National Judge
RV-8, "Miss Izzy", 2250 Hours - Sold
VAF 2021 Donor
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03-01-2013, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 875
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The claw
Quote:
Originally Posted by ronschreck
If you have any desire to fly formation I recommend that you NOT use a vernier control on your throttle cable. Such controls are not permitted at most formation clinics. If you have no intention of doing formation flying disregard this post and enjoy your vernier throttle control.
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Flying formation for any length of time with a vernier throttle will turn your hand into a claw!
I'm about to have one for sale cheeeeep! Lol
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RV-8 IO-360 (Bought)
RV-6 O-360 C/S (Sold)
Walkman aka Flame Out
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03-01-2013, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Garden City, Tx
Posts: 5,120
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I have a vernier throttle cable in the 172, absolutely love it for taxi. I'll definitely be putting one in the 9A.
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Greg Niehues - SEL, IFR, Repairman Cert.
Garden City, TX VAF 2020 dues paid 
N16GN flying 700 hrs and counting; IO360, SDS, WWRV200, Dynon HDX, 430W
Built an off-plan RV9A with too much fuel and too much HP. Should drop dead any minute now. 
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03-01-2013, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NC25
Posts: 3,503
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronschreck
... Such controls are not permitted at most formation clinics. ...
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Originally Posted by airguy
I have a vernier throttle cable in the 172, absolutely love it for taxi. I'll definitely be putting one in the 9A.
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Not aware of any RV formation clinics that ever allowed vernier throttles.
Have a number of hours in a Mooney with a vernier throttle. I hated it. Almost crashed trying to do a go around with the vernier throttle trying to get full power. Messed up a few precision landings missing my spot as I could not get the power off when I wanted it.
Vernier throttles are just like religion, politics, and primers. Everyone has an opinion and their mind cannot usually be changed.
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Gary A. Sobek
NC25 RV-6 Flying
3,400+ hours
Where is N157GS
Building RV-8 S/N: 80012
To most people, the sky is the limit.
To those who love aviation, the sky is home.
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