Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2879
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 Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:46 pm Post subject: Quadrant Info |
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I wanted to post a question and response I got on the other list, in
case there are others in my situation who may want to also give
feedback.
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On the RV10, the plans had a section for both push-pull and quadrant
style controls.
When I took my demo flight at OSH, the guy I rode with said he didn't
think Van's was planning a quadrant for the RV14.
There's no way that I'll be building mine WITHOUT a quadrant, so it
would be nice to get a heads up on if there will or will not be a
quadrant option in the plans, and in the finishing kit. If not, I'll try
to leave any potentially interfering things out and start figuring out
how to modify everything to accommodate.
BTW: The one for the RV10 works exceptionally well, and I love it. Most
formation groups insist on no vernier types and quadrants are preferred
for formation flying.
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Response
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Hi Tim,
At this point in time, no development work has been done to accommodate
a quadrant and I am not aware of any plans to do so.
Because the seating position in the 14 is quite a bit different from the
10 (in the 10 you are sitting higher off the floor... in the 14 your
legs are extending more out in front of you), and the fact that the 10
has a wider cockpit, the use of a quadrant would directly compete with
the design philosophy maximizing fit/comfort for larger people.
I think a quadrant would be fighting for the same space as some
occupants inboard knees.
Not saying it can't be done, but before you go to all the effort I
suggest you make a mock-up copy of the one in your RV-10 and see how it
works as your fwd fuselage comes together (pay particular attention to
where your knees have to be to get full stick deflection left and right).
If there was enough interest, it might be looked at. I suggest builders
who are interested should send an email to support(at)vansaircraft.com. Put
"attention engineering / RV-14 throttle quadrant interest" (or something
similar) in the subject line, and make your interest known.
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I have written their email address with my request. Just wanted to
make sure it is known so that any others can too.
Tim
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