[simpits-tech] F-16 Cougar Force Transducer Base - Need Your Feedback!

[Craig Rochester]

Definitely REAL

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From:	simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]
On Behalf Of Marv De Beque
Sent:	Tuesday, October 29, 2002 5:59 PM
To:	simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject:	[simpits-tech] F-16 Cougar Force Transducer Base - Need Your
Feedback!

 << File: Stick Base Rotation.jpg >> All,

I am trying to get a poll from potential buyers of the new base I created.

Here is my question to all of you:

The real F-16 stick base has the force transducer inside the base rotated 10
degrees clockwise.  The reason appears to be for pilot ergonomics.

See attached file for a top down view of the rotation.

You can see this in the real thing by looking at the top chrome ring where
the 8 socket head screws are attached to the top neck.  They are "twisted"
10 degrees clockwise.

What this means is that the real stick must be pulled back approximately to
the 6:30 position to bring the nose up level, not strait back.

In your opinion, should I recreate that same 10 degree offset, just like the
real thing or should I straighten the transducer out so it has no twist?

Thanks for your response,

Marv