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Old 20th January 2026 | 20:56
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Originally Posted by Uplinker
One large switch rocker is easier to operate than two smaller ones that have to be pushed together.
Having flown a few planes with the split or dual switch design, I’ve never had any trouble moving both simultaneously. I guess it comes down to the design, but I’m sure they take an average size thumb into account when they build the switches.
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