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Zenith 650b with dual sticks
I am proud second owner of Zenith 650b. It features center console and dual sticks. I have noticed that due in part to the Center Console, stick travel to the inside (to the right in the pilot seat or to the left from passenger seat) is limited as the stick contacts my leg, which is against the console. This is not a problem to the outside (fuselage side). This of course limits aileron deflection which can make for some sporty landings depending on the direction of the crosswind.
Wondering if there are some simple workarounds (special stick, shorten or remove a portion of the center console etc). I have also reached out to Zenith.
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Permalink Reply by Dan H
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Looks like we were posting at the same time. I'm his son and the other pilot of the aircraft. Figured I'd just link to my post describing the issue in case the info presented differently is helpful.
https://zenith.aero/group/ch601/forum/topics/dual-stick-hits-leg-re...
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