TO/GA control.
Right at the throttle.

During takeoff and go-around, the pilot’s hand is already managing engine power. throttleQ™ places the TO/GA command directly beneath that hand, eliminating the need to reach for a separate panel-mounted button during a demanding phase of flight.

A go-around requires coordinated power application, aircraft control and avionics mode selection. With throttleQ™, the pilot can advance the throttle and activate the configured Go-Around mode from the same hand position, reducing unnecessary hand movement.

When properly connected and configured, the throttle-mounted button allows the pilot to activate the applicable Takeoff flight-director mode while maintaining a normal power-control hand position.

Panel layouts differ between experimental aircraft, and panel-mounted TO/GA buttons can be installed in widely varying locations. throttleQ™ provides a predictable and tactile control position directly on the throttle grip.

The button is designed for immediate thumb access while holding the throttle. Its dedicated control and consistent position help the pilot identify and operate it by touch, without first searching the instrument panel.

No. throttleQ™ maintains the familiar throttle-control format while adding an integrated momentary TO/GA switch. The pilot continues to move the throttle normally to apply or reduce engine power.

Yes. Integrating the TO/GA control into the throttle eliminates the need to dedicate additional panel space to a separate TO/GA push button.

throttleQ™ provides a purpose-built assembly with the button integrated into the grip, controlled wiring routing and a machined throttle lever. It offers a cleaner and more intentional installation than placing a generic push button elsewhere in the cockpit.

No. The configured TO/GA command may be used for both Takeoff and Go-Around flight-director modes. Exact functions and annunciations depend on the aircraft’s installed avionics and configuration.

No. throttleQ™ does not move the throttle, apply engine power or fly the aircraft. It gives the pilot more direct access to the configured avionics command while the pilot remains responsible for power, aircraft control and mode verification.

No. The pilot moves the throttle. The momentary switch sends the configured TO/GA command to compatible avionics.

Yes. Each throttleQ™ assembly is supplied with both a large and a small button, together with the corresponding button bezels. The builder or installer can select whichever size provides the best fit and feel for the pilot’s hand. The website images show the larger pre-production button. All production buttons supplied with throttleQ™ are black, not red.

The assembly is supplied in the machined, untreated aluminum finish shown on the website. The production TO/GA button is black; the red button visible in some product images was used only on the original prototype. The builder or installer may paint, anodize or otherwise finish the aluminum components, provided the selected process does not affect mounting surfaces, operating clearances, throttle movement or the internal wiring.

Yes. The original rounded Sling grip may be retained and installed on the side opposite the throttleQ™ button in place of the supplied grip. The corresponding geometry is the same, allowing the builder or installer to choose the grip profile that provides the preferred fit and feel. As with any installation, confirm proper fit, secure attachment, hand clearance and unrestricted throttle movement before returning the aircraft to service.

For an aircraft already equipped with a compatible panel-mounted momentary TO/GA switch, throttleQ™ is intended as a straightforward replacement at the existing switch circuit. Its pre-soldered and individually identified wire leads can be connected to the applicable aircraft wiring after the existing button is removed or disconnected. The installer must verify the circuit and avionics configuration and complete all connections using accepted aviation wiring practices.

The throttleQ™ shaft follows the geometry of the Sling-supplied shaft and is intended to fit the Sling throttle quadrants reviewed during development. Because aircraft configurations and builder-installed components can vary, the builder or installer must confirm shaft dimensions, mounting, clearances and unrestricted operation before installation and return to service.

The current product focus is compatible Sling TSi and Sling High Wing installations. Aircraft-specific fitment and avionics compatibility must be verified before ordering.

No universal compatibility claim is made. Operation depends on the installed displays, navigator, autopilot components, wiring and system configuration.

The owner must select an appropriately qualified installer and determine the approval, inspection, testing and documentation required for the aircraft.

The throttleQ™ assembly is supplied with three individually identified 22 AWG mil-spec wire leads. The installer receives labeled wire leads rather than a pre-installed avionics connector, allowing the appropriate termination method to be selected for the aircraft’s specific avionics installation. Final termination and connection must be completed by the installer in accordance with the applicable avionics installation documentation and aircraft configuration.

Each throttleQ™ assembly includes approximately 24 inches of wire extending from the bottom of the throttle arm. All three wires are pre-soldered to the momentary push-button switch and individually identified.

No. The wiring harness is encapsulated and concealed inside the throttle-arm shaft. The wires exit from the bottom of the shaft, providing a clean installation while protecting the wiring and preventing it from interfering with normal throttle movement.

Yes. The throttleQ™ shaft is dimensionally identical to the Sling-supplied throttle shaft and retains the original throttle geometry, mounting relationship and familiar operating movement. Aircraft configurations can vary, so the installer must still verify mechanical fit, clearances, unrestricted movement and installation suitability before returning the aircraft to service.

No factory colour options are currently offered. Painting or otherwise finishing the throttle assembly is the responsibility of the builder or installer. Any selected coating or finishing process must be suitable for 6061 aluminum and must not interfere with mounting surfaces, clearances, throttle movement or the internal switch wiring.

No. The throttleQ™ shaft and machined components are manufactured from 6061 aluminum and are supplied with an untreated finish. Anodizing or applying another surface finish is the responsibility of the builder or installer.

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