REFLECTOR:Sidesticks and Centred Throttle Quadrants

Scott Baker reflector@tvbf.org
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 01:40:52 -0400


The factory has not experimented with dual side stick controls - so there is
not a lot that I can add to the discussion of how they might work in terms
of comfort and "controllability".  I've found the center stick (which is
really a side stick in a sense) in the Velocity to be quite comfortable -
especially with the arm rest.  Pilots (like myself) who are right hand
dominant sometimes have an awkward time of flying, copying clearances, and
changing radio frequencies at the same time - but I would not call it a
"problem".  Mike Hilliard (sp), the fellow who designed and flew a turbine
powered Velocity (who tragically passed away in a crash landing following a
flameout in San Diego) had side control sticks.  From what I heard, it flew
fine.  Brian Gallagher recently designed some side sticks for Doug K's
Velocity XL-RG.  Doug's aircraft is expected to undergo first flight in the
next week or so - and I'm anxious to learn how the side sticks feel.
SB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Poole" <gpoole@zeta.org.au>
To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:05 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR:Sidesticks and Centred Throttle Quadrants


> Maybe Scott Baker or others who have flown various versions might be able
to
> illuminate this area for us?.....how do the side stick options pan out
> compared to the existing centre stick in terms of flyability and effort on
> long haul flights?  I found being able to rest my arm on the centre
console
> and use my wrist to do most of the flying when in cruise in the existing
> (KISS) arrangement is very comfortable whereas I'd presume one would need
to
> put an arm rest for the side sticks to achieve the same level of comfort
??.
>
> I think we would all acknowledge that the areas of the fuselage where
> Velocity's are at a premium for space when seated or when entering or
> egressing the aircraft is where the sidesticks and arm rest would be
> located.
>
> Sob, wish I could have made OSH!
>
> Greg in Sydney
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Doug Kanczuzewski" <doug@customstudio.com>
> To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 8:38 AM
> Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:Throttle Quadrants
>
>
> > Side stick photos are in the next installment.
> > Doug
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org] On
> > Behalf Of RJohn15183@aol.com
> > Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 3:31 PM
> > To: reflector@tvbf.org
> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:Throttle Quadrants
> >
> > In a message dated 7/14/2003 1:37:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > doug@customstudio.com writes:
> >
> > > Like you I used the Aircraft Spruce unit but mounted it
> > > slightly differently.
> >
> > GROG LIKE!
> >
> > Do you have the yoke? It does not look like there is room for it so how
> > did you do the left side stick (assuming no yoke)? A left stick and
> > center throttle would have made the velo a whole lot easier to fly.
> >
> > DM Rob
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