>3. can put engine controls in center making it possible for either pilot to >control. >4. Emergencies (medical) happen. Do you want your passenger to die with >you, or to save you? >Larry Severson ==================================================
When I was trying to make the decision on where to locate my stick(s) and throttle I knew I wanted to fly with right hand on the stick so I located the throttle on the left side. I also wanted the stick between my legs so I could rest my arm/hand on my leg. Those requirements dictated the location of each. On my second panel I also located all switches and controls on the left side so I don't have to be switching hands on the stick. My left hand operates everything including the radio and on some flights my right hand never leaves the stick. I nearly wore out a set of lips making motor noises setting in my KR trying to decide EXACTLY where on the left side to place my throttle. I'd clamp in in one location, make motor noises and fly for a bit, move it to a new location, more motor noises, fly it for a bit, etc. And you wonder why it took me 13 years to get mine finished !!!!!! I didn't build my KR for others to fly but built the airplane I WANTED TO FLY and I'm extremely glad I went that route. I have dual sticks but the right side stick rides in the baggage sack. I've only installed it for one of the five passangers I've had to date and that was Willie Wilson. The other four couldn't have saved themselves anyway if I died at the controls. Also, the KR cockpit is narrow enough that if I have another pilot as a passanger with the stick installed, they could easily handle my left side throttle. Bottom line, build the airplane the way you will enjoy flying it. If an occasional passanger doesn't like YOUR setup, tough. Let them build their own KR !!! :-) Larry Flesner 130+ hours and still YEEEE HAAAAin'
