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From: "Larry Henney" <LHenney@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Throttle Quadrant in 320/360?
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Tom,

On another note; those Formation training guys (Stu McKerdi?) that give =
you
that FAA "certification" to fly in formation at air shows disagree with =
me.
In regards to the vernier they actually prohibit them.  I've queried why =
and
got nothing more than, "we've had trouble with them in the past".  I =
suspect
the button vs twist issue may have caused some challenge.

Just so you are aware they would prefer traditional slider throttle with
adjustable friction lock.  Personally, I found myself at idle too many =
times
during the takeoff roll to enjoy that particular style of throttle.  For =
me
it's button LOCK with adjustable vernier.

Good Luck.

Larry=20

-----Original Message-----
From: mmcmanus@grandecom.net [mailto:mmcmanus@grandecom.net]=20
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 9:35 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: Re: [LML] Throttle Quadrant in 320/360?

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 =
the
quadrant for looks and panel space it saves, I don't think it will allow =
any
finer controls than a standard push type.

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

Quoting Tom McNerney <dudewanarace@yahoo.com>:

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