I have my only trim switch on the forward face of the stick. I was
excellent to use.
On 04/09/2008, Robert C Harrison <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
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> ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
>
> Hi! Rowland
> Find the place of smallest movement but not to weaken the control stick
> along with your own appraisals mentioned below.
> Regards
> Bob H G-PTAG
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rowland &
> Wilma Carson
> Sent: 03 September 2008 17:37
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> Subject: Europa-List: wiring exit from stick - uk practice?
>
> <rowil@clara.net>
>
> I'm looking at the bottom of the control stick as I assemble the
> various parts and am wondering what is the best practice (in UK) for
> getting the wiring from a switch or switches mounted on the top of
> the stick out of the stick at or near the bottom.
>
> I had a troll through the list archives for various keywords but
> couldn't find anything relevant, despite having a strong remembrance
> of the topic being aired not so long ago.
>
> I want a PTT at last on the P1 stick, but it would be nice to have a
> duplicate trim switch there too. (Yes, I'm thinking about shielding
> them from accidental activation.)
>
> Obviously the electrical cable(s) should exit in a place that
> minimises the chances of (a) fouling up the controls and (b) getting
> chafed and causing shorts or open circuits.
>
> It seems perhaps safest to make a hole in the aft side of the stick
> (CS16) just above CS01. That way a conventional grommet can easily be
> fitted, something that might be harder to do if the hole was lower
> down and passing through the thickness of CS16, CS16B, and CS01.
>
> What have other UK builders done that has met with approval from
> inspectors and (if involved) LAA Engineering?
>
> regards
>
> Rowland
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