I really like vernier prop and mixture controls. I've never used a throttle quadrant. I've read all the posts I can find about the left side console, verniers, and the throttle quadrant.
If I want to have a lock for the throttle, and a second for the prop/mix this most expensive option is available:
If I want a vernier setup for prop/mixture and a quadrant for throttle, this set of posts has good info:
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So my questions are these:
1. With the verniers, is the hand position way forward and a pain to deal with, or not a big deal?
2. With the dual-lock quadrant, is any modification to the left panel needed, or is a drop-in?
3. With the single throttle quadrant, which is best and fits in without modification?
I like the pictures that have switches on that left side panel too, which I hadn't thought about before seeing them.
If I want to have a lock for the throttle, and a second for the prop/mix this most expensive option is available:
If I want a vernier setup for prop/mixture and a quadrant for throttle, this set of posts has good info:
RV-8 throttle quadrant friction imbalance
Hard to come up for a title for this. However, my prop control is very easy to move and requires the singular quadrant friction lock to be very tight to prevent it advancing to fine pitch. The throttle and mixture are similar to each other but require far less friction lock to stay put. When I...
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So my questions are these:
1. With the verniers, is the hand position way forward and a pain to deal with, or not a big deal?
2. With the dual-lock quadrant, is any modification to the left panel needed, or is a drop-in?
3. With the single throttle quadrant, which is best and fits in without modification?
I like the pictures that have switches on that left side panel too, which I hadn't thought about before seeing them.