Re: Joystick control

SM — 4/16/2002 2:25:05 PM (archived)

You need more leverage to control a plane with one hand, such as with an old-fashioned control stick. A joystick would only work if the controls are fundamentally electrical, since there isn't enough leverage to prevent pilot fatigue.

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Could you fly a plane this way? - RobVG - 4/16/2002 7:58:53 PM
- Try again - RobVG - 4/16/2002 8:01:15 AM
  - Yes - Larry J - 4/16/2002 1:05:35 PM
    - Ercoupe - Bowser - 4/16/2002 1:19:07 PM
      - Re: Ercoupe - Larry J - 4/16/2002 1:43:55 PM
        
        Landing gear. - Bowser - 4/17/2002 5:49:31 PM
        
        According to the Ercoupe FAQ page... - Larry J - 4/17/2002 6:29:46 PM
        
        Re: Joystick control - SM - 4/16/2002 2:25:05 PM
        
        Take a look at the Lancair Columbia 300 - Larry J - 4/17/2002 1:38:55 PM
        
        Re: Take a look at the Lancair Columbia 300 - SM - 4/17/2002 5:21:57 PM
        
        It has been done several times before - Larry J - 4/17/2002 6:16:05 PM
  - Re: Try again - SM - 4/16/2002 10:14:26 AM
    - Re: Try again - Nick Hoffman - 4/17/2002 12:41:50 PM
      - Re: Try again - SM - 4/17/2002 5:33:44 PM

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