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Old July 23rd 10, 12:51 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dave Nadler
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Default Best Self-launching Sailplane throttle type

On Jul 22, 7:40*pm, sisu1a wrote:
Schleicher (small lever underneath panel between legs)


Shempp-Hirth (slider knob on cockpit wall)


Glaser-Dirks/DG (large white push-pull knob)


Pipistrel (rotating knob(Rotax version), or rotating dial(electro))


Albastar (large lever on left-side of cockpit)


TeST (rotating lever on control stick)


Other(please list)


OTHER: Anares 20E, left hand multifunction single lever operation and
quite elegant:http://www.lange-aviation.com/htm/en...res_20e/propul...
-scroll 3/4 down for pics etc. It's got my vote for 'best of' in your
cockpit lever shootout comparison. *The upcoming Arcus E will prolly
have same arrangement, *Dave?

-Paul


Yes, Antares has only ONE control for power.
Push the handle forward, and you're under power in 12 seconds.

Arcus E may have already flown, if not it will fly shortly
after Lange factory holidays. Same control, with an option
to have controls and system management display in
both cockpits.

This setup keeps pilot distraction to an absolute minimum,
and allows you to fly almost like a pure glider.

See ya, Dave "YO electric"