Not wanting to use control sticks

Well, here I go again, thinking instead of doing.
My plane call for control sticks just like 99% of the homebuilts out
there. But I've been considering using a control yoke (maybe cessna 150
modified) instead. To get from the yoke controls
to the push/pull tubes in the wing I may have to use Bowden cables. I
may be wrong on the name, but basicly similar to bicycle brake cables.
Has anyone used these kind of cables successfuly?
Or has anyone incorporated a control yoke instead of control sticks?
Lou

Lou,

Check out the following link to my web site for some photos of an
outstanding yoke system for a homebuilt. If you are interested, I can
get you into contact with the builder.

http://www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.c...-Controls.html

It is an outstanding design that uses no cables and no chains, only
push rods.

Bob


Lou wrote:
Well, here I go again, thinking instead of doing.
My plane call for control sticks just like 99% of the homebuilts out
there. But I've been considering using a control yoke (maybe cessna 150
modified) instead. To get from the yoke controls
to the push/pull tubes in the wing I may have to use Bowden cables. I
may be wrong on the name, but basicly similar to bicycle brake cables.
Has anyone used these kind of cables successfuly?
Or has anyone incorporated a control yoke instead of control sticks?
Lou

Well, for those who are curious, I've never flown with a stick and your
right, I probebly should before I make a choice here.
Bob, that is a fantanstic yoke, I'm suprised it isn't in a catalogue
somewhere.
Sure put me in contact with the owner.
Thanks
Lou

In article .com,
"Lou" wrote:

Well, for those who are curious, I've never flown with a stick and your
right, I probebly should before I make a choice here.
Bob, that is a fantanstic yoke, I'm suprised it isn't in a catalogue
somewhere.
Sure put me in contact with the owner.
Thanks
Lou

Fly a stick first! It gives you much better feel and control than a yoke.

Lou,

Sent information via private email, let me know if you didn't receive.

Bob
Lou wrote:
Well, for those who are curious, I've never flown with a stick and your
right, I probebly should before I make a choice here.
Bob, that is a fantanstic yoke, I'm suprised it isn't in a catalogue
somewhere.
Sure put me in contact with the owner.
Thanks
Lou

Thanks Bob,
I got it.
Lou

"BobR" wrote in message ups.com...
: Lou,
:
: Check out the following link to my web site for some photos of an
: outstanding yoke system for a homebuilt. If you are interested, I can
: get you into contact with the builder.
:
: http://www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.c...-Controls.html
:
: It is an outstanding design that uses no cables and no chains, only
: push rods.
:
: Bob
:
:


Looks heavy...

I adapted cessna 150 yokes for my homebuilt. Check it out at
http://www.abri.com/sq2000

Reasons were was entry consideration and comfort.

I have seen a complete yoke set up from a TriPacer installed in a
Christavia. It appeared to be straight forward and less difficult than dual
sticks.

Lou wrote:

Well, here I go again, thinking instead of doing.
My plane call for control sticks just like 99% of the homebuilts out
there. But I've been considering using a control yoke (maybe cessna 150
modified) instead. To get from the yoke controls
to the push/pull tubes in the wing I may have to use Bowden cables. I
may be wrong on the name, but basicly similar to bicycle brake cables.
Has anyone used these kind of cables successfuly?
Or has anyone incorporated a control yoke instead of control sticks?
Lou

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While trying to find the time to finish mine.

On Jan 17, 4:38 pm, "Bruce A. Frank" wrote:
I have seen a complete yoke set up from a TriPacer installed in a
Christavia. It appeared to be straight forward and less difficult than dual
sticks.


Not only does it appear straight forward, it honestly looks like
there is less metal=less weight.
Lou