REFLECTOR: Control stick poll

[Glenn Babcock]

I would also add that the needs for HOTS (Hands On Throttle and Stick) change a lot depending on if you have autopilot, and if you fly IFR. In my case I have a 2-axis autopilot and frequently fly IFR with GPS Steering, so I'm on autopilot a lot. Its a huge help in IMC.  This means that I use the stick buttons/switches a lot less than I expected.

Generally I engage the autopilot early into the flight, and keep it on until I'm on final, especially in IMC single pilot.  When on AP my focus is off the stick. I'm usually working the GPS, Nav and Com, and only put my hand on the stick when I'm on final with a visual to the runway, except to adjust trim or hit the PTT.

I'm working up a secondary control panel that will be placed behind the stick on the keel with redundant controls like PTT and pitch trim.

Your mileage may vary. ;-)

Regards,

Glenn

N697RG
SERG, Flying


On Jul 13, 2011, at 9:31 PM, Terry Miles <terrence_miles at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have an infinity.  If I could choose again, I would go w/ one that is shaped so that either the L seat or the R seat can grab the stick and fly.  I would stay PTT and pitch trim would be a must.  Autopilot on/off is #3 and com flip/flop would be #4.  
> Terry
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> From: glennbabcock at roadrunner.com
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:20:22 -0500
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Control stick poll
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> I have PTT and pitch trim, and I’m very happy with just that.  The only change I have considered is adding AP, but the controller sits right in front of me, so it’s really not needed.
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> Regards,
> Glenn
> 
> N697RG
> 
> SERG, Flying
> 
> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Al Gietzen
> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:53 AM
> To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Control stick poll
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> I’ll just add the comment that; unless you’re doing something other than the gravity feed from both strakes, there is no need for roll trim switches on the stick.  My flying experience is that you pretty much set roll trim for neutral aileron, and leave it there.
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> Al
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Don Johnston
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 12:01 PM
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Control stick poll
> 
>  
> 
> I'm going to be buying a control stick soon. 
> 
> I was wondering if everyone would weigh in on what stick you went with.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -Don
> 
> XL-RG (almost done with the outside!)
> 
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