REFLECTOR: Dual Side Stick Controls Option

[John Tvedte]

Scott,

Yes it is comfortable. The picture shows the system in full forward position, so when centered it is closer to the pilot.  It clears the door opening when full forward - so entry/exit impact is minimized.  I do plan on building an arm rest into the door.

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Scott Derrick [scott at tnstaafl.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 10:52 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Dual Side Stick Controls Option

Is that position comfortable?  Are you building an arm rest into the
door to provide support?

Scott

John Tvedte wrote:
> Chris,
>
> The first picture is a picture of the factory side stick system.  The last two are of my side yoke system.
>
> John
>
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> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of cbarber at texasattorney.net [cbarber at texasattorney.net]
> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:14 AM
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Dual Side Stick Controls Option
>
> 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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