REFLECTOR: Dual Side Stick Controls Option

[Dave Philipsen]

Talk to John Tvedte on this list.  I think he is building a V with side 
sticks.  In fact, I think they are mechanically more like yolks than the 
standard stick.


Dave Philipsen
Velocity STD FG
N83DP



cbarber at texasattorney.net wrote:
> I was just killing time surfing the net and as I am prone to do I 
> happened by the Velocity, Inc site (usually to link to Andy's 
> updates...I know Andy, I need to update my site deperatley).
>
> Anyway, Velocity it having and "April NO-fooling sale" one of the 
> items they are providing as a value added option is "free Dual Side 
> Stick Controls Option"  I have NOT heard of the duel side stick 
> Control option being added. I expressed interest in side sticks in the 
> past the past, howeer, t that time Brenden politley stated that they 
> had played with the idea but they were a bit too complex for a basic 
> kit.  Ok, no problem, I will stick to the duel yokes that came with my 
> kit.
>
> But, hold the presses, if a duel "Side Stick" option is now available 
> I really want to know more about it.  Such as availabiltiy and price. 
> This desire is still present even though I think I am moving very 
> close to flight status.
>
> That being said, I am assuming/jumping to the conclusion that this 
> means control sticks that are on the left of pilot and right of 
> co-pilot on the side instead of the single center stick?????  Maybe it 
> just means side throttle controls.
>
> I searched the website but did not find anything...course I am at work 
> and am often distracted by those pesky police calls on the 
> radio....("330, major accident IH-610 northbound....330, Burglary of a 
> motor vehicle in progress, Code 3/lights and siren....geesh, just cuz 
> you wear a badge <g>)
>
> So, what gives guys.  What do y'all know about this hoped for addition 
> to my SE?
>
> All insight, information and direction is appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> All the best,
>
> Chris
>
> Cpl Christopher Barber, JD
> Badge 330
> Bellaire Police Department
>
> CBarber at BellairePolice.com
>
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