rbibb
Well Known Member
On my -4 I currrently have elevator trim, flaps, freq flip flop, radio channel memory select, PTT, and Xpndr Ident on my stick. I have the Ray Allen grip so fewer options.
I'm making some changes and here is how it will be set up soon:
PTT
Elevator Trim
Flaps (this is spring loaded toggle switch that must be held in postion to deploy or retract flaps - no set positions).
Autopilot Disconnect (instead of IDENT).
Autopilot Control Wheel Steering
Freq Flip Flop.
I'd elminate any radio controls but my comm radio is in a console between legs so I like to be able to change freqs without having to look down. In planned next upgrade Comm radio moves back to main panel and I wil elminate this from the stick.
Since I must take positive action and hold it in place to move the flaps I find having it on the stick to be convenient. Chance of accidental deployment is nil.
Now screwing up my radio frequencies does happen but if I eliminate the memory channel button the worst result is flip flopping from right frequency to wrong one which is easily remedied.
If I had aileron trilm I'd have it on the stick....
Ident on the stick is a waste.
Starter on the stick seems like it may make sense but I've hit all the buttons at the wrong time once or twice so I think I'll not go there.
I think a starter button located where I could with a bit of contortion engage it while keeping a hand on the throttle would be nice. Other hand holding full aft stick, etc to avoid Mel's nightmare scenario...
I'm making some changes and here is how it will be set up soon:
PTT
Elevator Trim
Flaps (this is spring loaded toggle switch that must be held in postion to deploy or retract flaps - no set positions).
Autopilot Disconnect (instead of IDENT).
Autopilot Control Wheel Steering
Freq Flip Flop.
I'd elminate any radio controls but my comm radio is in a console between legs so I like to be able to change freqs without having to look down. In planned next upgrade Comm radio moves back to main panel and I wil elminate this from the stick.
Since I must take positive action and hold it in place to move the flaps I find having it on the stick to be convenient. Chance of accidental deployment is nil.
Now screwing up my radio frequencies does happen but if I eliminate the memory channel button the worst result is flip flopping from right frequency to wrong one which is easily remedied.
If I had aileron trilm I'd have it on the stick....
Ident on the stick is a waste.
Starter on the stick seems like it may make sense but I've hit all the buttons at the wrong time once or twice so I think I'll not go there.
I think a starter button located where I could with a bit of contortion engage it while keeping a hand on the throttle would be nice. Other hand holding full aft stick, etc to avoid Mel's nightmare scenario...