An F-16 is what I visualize as an ideal cockpit.   I happened to think that all the answers were locked in to our own personal Vision of that.  Throttle position will depend greatly on whether the machine is tandem or side by side seating.   All mine are tandem where throttle in front of the left armrest is most logical and of course there is no console possible.  

Tracy

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On Jun 28, 2013, at 3:49, Stephen Izett <steveizett@me.com> wrote:

Doh. Throttle Body!
I was thinking of a quadrant that sits where your arm and hand naturally fall.
I drive with my hand on the gear selector in the car. I thought I would fashion a console just like in a modern motor car.

Cheers

Steve Izett
On 28/06/2013, at 3:03 PM, Andrew Martin <andrew@martinag.com.au> wrote:

Hi Steve
TB=throttle body

I built a quadrant out of Jarrah and steel for my plane, took a bit of work to get the shape and weight I wanted but in the end it works and controls throttle and prop, and has good ergonomics. I don't have a preference to quadrant or push/pull as long as they are placed correctly. the throttle needs to be at a natural position for your non flying hand.
just don't do it like the early Jabiru's with the throttle on the floor between your crotch, that's just plain wrong!

Regards

Andrew Martin

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