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Subject: Re: [LML] Throttle Quadrant in 320/360?
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Tom,
I don't fly formation, but I do have a throttle quadrant in my 360.  =20
It's hard to compare to something you don't have, but, although I like =20
the quadrant for looks and panel space it saves, I don't think it will =20
allow any finer controls than a standard push type.

I usually have the tension adjusted such that it actually doesn't move =20
all that easily to keep the throttle from backing off when I am =20
crusing.  If I had my choice I would go with a vernier style throttle =20
like Larry suggests.  I had one in a Mooney and was very pleased with =20
it.
Matt McManus
LNC2 360

Quoting Tom McNerney <dudewanarace@yahoo.com>:

> I have been doing a lot of formation flying with RV's recently.=A0 =20
> This means=A0tons of small power changes while flying 140 kts..
>
> I had plans to change the location of my throttle/prop/mixture =20
> cables to a more comfortable location, but now I am considering a =20
> quadrant.
>
> So, does anybody have any experience flying a 320/360 with a =20
> quadrant installed?=A0 Good or Bad?=A0 Any brands that are better than =20
> others?=A0 Am I crazy for even thinking about doing this?=A0 Are small =20
> movements possible (like formation flying) with a quadrant?
>
> I have electric trim so my center console is empty forward of the glove bo=
x.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom McNerney
> N54SG
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