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mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.co
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:48 pm Post subject: Center control stick mod

Boyd,

  

   I am interested in your center control stick attachment.  I've decided to stay with the stock MkIII center control stick, but I do see a value in having occational left hand control (like for flap controls).

  

   For me to pull the flap handle, I'd need some way to fly with my left hand, briefly.  Could you post a photo or two of your handle mod, Boyd.

  

 Thanks,  Mike Welch

  

 BTW, I'm in the process of remounting my main wings.  (just got them hung in place)  The tailfeathers were mounted a few days ago.  This is the first time I've ever had the plane "look" so close to being a real airplane.  I've had the MkIII wings mounted before, but in skeleton form....no fabric or paint.  Plus, the wings were drilled and mounted for an aluminum legged MkIII Classic.      

   I should be able to finish drilling and installing the front mounting pins tomorrow.

   

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by0ung(at)brigham.net
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject: Center control stick mod

Boyd,

  

   I am interested in your center control stick attachment.  I've decided to stay with the stock MkIII center control stick, but I do see a value in having occasional left hand control (like for flap controls).

  

   For me to pull the flap handle, I'd need some way to fly with my left hand, briefly.  Could you post a photo or two of your handle mod, Boyd.

  

 Thanks,  Mike Welch  

   

   

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I will take pictures if I remember to take the camera.    But in the short term this may help,   by removing 2 screws it returns back to stock, minus the 2 holes.  The curve made it fit the left hand better,   if you make it too long to the left it just seemed to get in the way.   I covered the part with the screws with a foam type handlebar grip, and the extinction to the left with a high density grip. (came with the kit)   I can fly with either hand,  but if the air gets real bumpy seems like I go back to the right hand. I have taken off with the left arm,  but all my landings has been with my right.  Just more comfortable that way I guess.  The left arm cross over is way easier when pulling the flaps.  

   

Boyd Young  

mkIII  

   

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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:50 pm Post subject: Center control stick mod

Thanks, Boyd.

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

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