Two Throttles, One Engine?

[janikpilot]

I was checking out Airliners.net the other day, and I stumbled across this picture.

Despite the impressive angle, notice the two throttle-like push-pull levers on the panel. What are they? I know the aircraft is a Robin DR-400-180R, and it is commonly used for glider towing. Looking at other pictures, I noticed the mixture control is below the pilot's right knee, but I didn't see a throttle control next to it.

 

[DavidWhite]

I would venture to guess that one of them is to control the constant speed propeller.

 

[wabower]

The two-throttle config allows either pilot to control stick with right hand and power with left. Either pilot can reach the mixture in the middle.

I was checking out Airliners.net the other day, and I stumbled across this picture.

Despite the impressive angle, notice the two throttle-like push-pull levers on the panel. What are they? I know the aircraft is a Robin DR-400-180R, and it is commonly used for glider towing. Looking at other pictures, I noticed the mixture control is below the pilot's right knee, but I didn't see a throttle control next to it.

 

[Henning]

Because flying aerobatics is typically flown left hand on throttle, right on stick, and the Robin is an Aerobatic trainer. I used to fly the 2160 which was a fun well mannered aerobatic trainer.

 

[KSCessnaDriver]

The Remos LSA is the same way. I can't remember which one I used when I flew the Remos.

 

[N801BH]

I was checking out Airliners.net the other day, and I stumbled across this picture.

Despite the impressive angle, notice the two throttle-like push-pull levers on the panel. What are they? I know the aircraft is a Robin DR-400-180R, and it is commonly used for glider towing. Looking at other pictures, I noticed the mixture control is below the pilot's right knee, but I didn't see a throttle control next to it.

Throttle.... So you can fly it from the left seat or right seat..

 

[Inverted]

One of the Marchetti SF260s I flew was the same way.

 

[volaveloce]

Anybody interested in talking about Marchetti f.260s?

 

[jesse]

Steve's IAR has a similar setup. He even has two landing gear switches.

 

[Jaybird180]

The DA-4x's need this

 

[flyingcheesehead]

Anybody interested in talking about Marchetti f.260s?

Of course!

 

[Fearless Tower]

Then there is the T-37....4 throttles for two engines.

 

[Inverted]

Of course!

Me too!