Sav,the WW was not really `lighter` on the stick,as it did not have a `stick-trim`system,or an ASE/SAS/afcs to provide a datum,only adjustable friction controls,so the stick had to be held all the time,either by hand/fingers ,or by the knees.The Wx. had a stick trim,to provide the stick datum as it had an ASE/.AFCS, depending on whether it was a Mk1,2,3,4,5.However ,the stick -trim could always be turned off,so you were not holding any `spring-force feedback`,and fly it in exactly the same way as a WW,ie,no force,no feel,except a little feed-back from the ASE actuators.
The Wx.had duplex servo controls,secondary hydraulics ran from the coupling gearbox ,so one could check the ASE before rotor engagement,as the rotor system was much more substantial than a WW.
Anyway,you can see now why anyone in a WW would have great difficulty trying to use the P-tube,unless you had a copilot to hold either the stick,the tube,or the ....;I think even the Navy would not be that keen,as there would be a strong possibility of `spraying` everywhere....much better to just let the flow go,and enjoy temporary warmth..!
Would be much easier in a Wx. with an ASE/AFCS; as has been mentioned the Wx,3 had a great AFCS, dual channels,so no big dramas if you had a `Runaway` .Just a great pity it was not adopted for the Sea-king....
Spent many hours in XT256 trawling along the S Coast at 40-50 ft with a 25ft pole dangling underneath in all weathers.
In answer to the transmission in the Wx, yes it did come up between the seats,same as the H-34.
Last edited by sycamore; 13th Oct 2011 at 17:13.