 FK9 PCS v3.6 - Paraplegic Throttle System |
Short Description: The PCS stick is linked to the standard (2) throttle knobs placed just underneath the instrument panel. The first pushrod (the one linked directly to the stick) is following the stick's lateral inclination but is linked to a gliding ring that is held vertical by means of a positioning fin (pointing towards the floor). By using this sliding ring system the other throttle linking bars are NOT rotating anymore with the torsion bar. So the lateral "rudder" movements of the stick are NOT influencing the throttle position. By moving the PCS stick forward, MORE throttle is applied. By pulling it backwards, LESS power is applied. On the PCS stick will also be mounted the manual BRAKE grip. Consequently, the NON paraplegic Pilot will use the standard throttle bars and even doesn't need to touch the paraplegic control stick. |