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Re: [OM] IMG: Some Closeups of the Twin Otter

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Some Closeups of the Twin Otter
From: ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2016 07:14:46 +0100
There had to be logic behind the positioning.

Chris

> On 6 Oct 16, at 19:20, Michael R. Collins <MRC.OlympusList@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> wrote:
> 
> Have heard that explanation, and also that it's easier to maintain throttle 
> position during the "shock" of touching down on the water.
> 
> Michael
> 
> On 16-10-06 2:14 PM, Ian Nichols wrote:
>> On 6 October 2016 at 18:48, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> I had not given much thought to the cockpit arrangement, but quickly noted
>>> that the engine controls are on the ceiling, something I normally associate
>>> with seaplanes.
>>> 
>> Presumably for the same reason?  i.e. it's easier to route them to the
>> high-wing mounted engines?
>> 
>> Ian
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