> "I also believe in good aircraft type of throttle controls with no play in the system so the throttle stays where I put it."
On multis there's a friction control and many singles have a twist ring lock on the shaft (as we all know . . . don't know why I mention it . . .) and of course with the really fancy planes you do it with buttons. I'm wondering, do some KR or other home builders put Briggs & Stratton throttles on their planes? Mine came with a red vernier mixture control for a throttle - like Beech I think (although not red). Or is it Mooney? Mooney I think. Maybe both. Anyway, I'm chiming in in favor of this type of throttle. Turning the knob for fine tuning is something I've really gotten used to - just another of the many fine details incorporated into this plane by Ken Cottle. I think with the Ellison, if the throttle linkage broke the throttle would stay in whatever position it was in when it broke or came loose. Did we just read that Steve Glover bought Ellison? How great is that! Mike KSEE ____________________________________________________________ Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School & Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5584c07056a2e407059b6st04vuc