Paul,
Sorry, haven't got a digital camera, so no photo. However looks good.
Anodized separate blue alum. plate for the
indicator and rocker switch combined. Doesn't interfere with anything so
far!
Cheers,
Tim
Paul McAllister wrote:
> Hi Tim, Would you happen to have a photo ?. I am thinking of
> relocating mine to a similar spot and I'd be interested in seeing what
> you have done. Thanks, Paul
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tim Ward
> Cc: europa newsgroup
> Subject: Re: Pitch Trim ergonomics
> Brian,
> Like the 747-400, I have mounted mine on the centre cockpit
> module console (Classic-Monowheel) next to the Thrust lever
> and just back from the flap control on the port side of
> course.
> The indicator is forward of the rocker switch. This allows
> the wires to route down the tunnel and run direct left to
> the control stick and the switching on the MAC Grip and then
> up the port wall and 1. back to the trim motor and 2,
> forward to the
> power source.
> It can then be easily reached by the Pax if so be from the
> starboard seat.
> Ergo dynamically fits well when seated however not running
> yet so watch this space.
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
> Brian Hutchinson wrote:
>
> > Hi all, I am pondering on the installation of the trim
> > switch and indicator. I see ( in the forum archives at
> > http://www.geocities.com/asarangan/europa_forum.html )
> > that long ago, there have been discussions on this, and I
> > feel that to have the indicator orientated as per the
> > manual page 24-2 (XS) would be confusing...to me at
> > least! It says... press the bottom of the rocker switch
> > to trim nose up...fine, but the indicator should move
> > up... So the label on the switch bottom will read-Trim
> > Nose-up...I can live with that, but the label on the
> > bottom of the indicator will read Nose Down...This just
> > seems odd to me. If both the switch and indicator were
> > horizontal, I feel that the ergonmics would be correct
> > when selecting the switch to the rear to trim nose-up, the
> > indicator should move to the rear. So the problem arises
> > when they are mounted vertically on the panel. I've sat
> > for a long time trying to find somewhere to mount them
> > other than vertical, where they don't clash with other
> > things, or look odd. I am wasting a lot of time on this
> > one, so I thought I'd throw it into the melting pot and
> > see if anyone has done any magic! Brian Hutchinson XS 357
> > hutch@hangarbout.fsnet.co.uk
>
> --
> Timothy P Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch,
> NEW ZEALAND
>
> Ph. 0064 03 3515166
> email ward.t@xtra.co.nz
> Mobile 025 2649325
>
>
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Timothy P Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch,
NEW ZEALAND
Ph. 0064 03 3515166
email ward.t@xtra.co.nz
Mobile 025 2649325
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