I'm thinking about panel layout for my -8, and one of the areas I am most interested in is the throttle quadrant layout. I've poured through many of the panel layouts from everybody over in its own thread.
I know that the standard issue throttle layout is that basic flat side piece that runs up underneath the panel. It's fine I suppose, and perhaps might be easier for forearm comfort. I am interested though in some of the configurations where I've seen both left and right side panels angle up and meet the bottom of the instrument panel. The throttle quadrant is incorporated into such fabrications and they look great! Very sharp looking!
My question is about the ergonomics of such configurations. How comfortable and/or practical are these different installations. Would anybody have done things differently one way or another if given the chance?
I know that the standard issue throttle layout is that basic flat side piece that runs up underneath the panel. It's fine I suppose, and perhaps might be easier for forearm comfort. I am interested though in some of the configurations where I've seen both left and right side panels angle up and meet the bottom of the instrument panel. The throttle quadrant is incorporated into such fabrications and they look great! Very sharp looking!
My question is about the ergonomics of such configurations. How comfortable and/or practical are these different installations. Would anybody have done things differently one way or another if given the chance?