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David:
Two factors enter the equation on stick grip controls. 1) What you have been used to, and 2) what equipment you are trying to control.
I agree with John Schroeder suggestion for the coolie hat. In my short 40 hours of IV-P time, I find out that rudder is needed only during low speed operation. However, since we must use the "left-right" fuel setup, I constantly using the pitch and roll trim in cruise. Ergo, the coolie hat is the most convenient spot for those 2 functions. (I must admit that my 14+ years of military flying using both these functions on a coolie hat has something to do with my suggestion)
If you intend to use the STEC-55 (which seems to be popular in the IV-P's), then you will need two functions on the stick for the "control wheel steering" and the " autopilot disconnect".
I put the transmit function on the trigger switch. Yes, it did take me awhile to get used to it and yes, I know that I did transmitt at the wrong time during my early flights, but would I put it there if I had to do it over??? I know the answer is a definite yes.
For the remaining 2 functions, I put a minature paddle switch to the right of the coolie hat (bomb release). This switch controls the speed brakes. Forward - out; rear - in . I put a landing light relay control on the last switch position. The reason being that I did not want to be fishing around in a dark cockpit at night to turn on the landing lights.
I strongly agree that engine control functions do not belong on the stick grip. I sugest that you do what you are used to; because this is what you will do when time is critical.
Regards, Bill Hogarty L-IVP @ 97%
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