Wyatt 0 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I've been looking into throttle quadrants for my beloved Beech Baron and think that the CH quadrant looks very good. Do any of you have experience with it. Is their any recommendations you have about throttle quadrants? Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I have the CH six-lever quadrant and I love it. John Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thank you, I also want to know if anyone has any suggestions about Beech rudder pedals. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 No-brainer Wyatt! go for the CH pedals http://www.chproducts.com/retail/pedals.html I have these and the Ch quadrant and agree with John Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 No-brainer Wyatt! go for the CH pedals http://www.chproduct...ail/pedals.html I have these and the Ch quadrant and agree with John @Joe, could you tell me what the differences are between the pedals that I have (Saitek Pro Flight) and the CH Pedals? I feel that the ones I have are fine but it would be good to know if there is something I'm unaware of regarding different Pedals. I'm assuming of course that you have used the Saitek ones, but if not, just your thoughts on the CH Pedals would suffice. Ta Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I've seen the Saitek pedals but never used them. Have had the CH yoke and pedals for > 5 years and never had a moment's trouble. Though all plastic, they are heavy and sturdy and durable. I don't know if the Saitek is better or worse, but know the CH pedals are very good. John Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Cheers John. Much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Never had the Saitek ones either but after using John's CH pedals a few years ago it was the first thing I purchased when I got home. They are very well built, a nice weight and very grippy on the carpet so it doesn't move around in use. You can also lock the rudder axis and use them in driving simulations. Just personal choice Brian, I expect there's not a great deal between them. Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Cheers Joe. Always a pleasure getting info from the horses mouth. Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Can absolutely agree with the above. Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thank you everyone, I just got the throttle quadrant and pedals, but still have a few questions. First off, what is the proper foot positioning with the pedals? With Cessna-style pedals it appears that you use the toes for the rudders, and slowly etch up the pedal to press the brakes. Is this true for the CH pedals, or is the entire foot placed on the pedal? Thanks again, Wyatt Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thank you everyone, I just got the throttle quadrant and pedals, but still have a few questions. First off, what is the proper foot positioning with the pedals? With Cessna-style pedals it appears that you use the toes for the rudders, and slowly etch up the pedal to press the brakes. Is this true for the CH pedals, or is the entire foot placed on the pedal? Thanks again, Wyatt Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Sorry for the second post, my Laptop was running slow! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Rudder pedals (everyone's rudder pedals) use toe brakes. You use the whole foot in a natural position to operate the rudders but rotate the ankle forward and push on the top part for the toe brakes. It's a very natural thing after about 15 seconds and it's quite easy to coordinate the simultaneous use of the two axes when on the ground. You do not change the position of your foot on the pedal to use the brakes. John Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks John! Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Sorry to bother everyone, but I just plugged in my quadrant, and on it appears that one of the potentiometers is less sensitive than the others and I can't figure out how to calibrate it correctly on windows Calibrator Wizard. Does any one know how to fix this? Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Try FS Top-Line Menu -> Options -> Controls -> Sensitivites -> Joystick Tab and go from there... Those are FS9 commands (that's the version I happen to have up at the moment) and it may be slightly different nomenclature for FSX, but should be similar. You'll be able to individually or collectively set sensitivity and null zone for each axis. John Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Thanks John! Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 I tried it, but it isn't working. I forgot to add that directly after idle, the right engine's prop control isn't sensitive enough, but after the center it is to sensitive. Any more ideas? Thanks, Wyatt Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 New or used? I'd suggest getting hold of CH Tech Support. I had to once and they are excellent. John Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 New, right out of the box! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Give 'em a call or send an e-mail through their site. They'll get you sorted out in a jiffy. John Link to post Share on other sites
Wyatt 0 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Give 'em a call or send an e-mail through their site. They'll get you sorted out in a jiffy. John <b>WOW</b> they are really good! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Sounds like there's a story there... John Link to post Share on other sites
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