Howdy.
I considered between, on the outer frame of the console R/L. That makes for a busy console, but also makes it easy to obtain the controls of the side that is working, if one is inop, also to cage one set, if that pilot is I/C. I think as a whole, in between is a keeper.
Throttle could be incorporated into the Stick Grip, as radial movement is unadvantaged in the current design, ala helo. I honestly cannot come up with sufficient positives to go with fuselage side placement, Honest.
Console Sticking is completely visible, can be acquired by either pilot, and the only downside is throttle location, if single pilot for any reason. "Is there a pilot on board, Miss?" In this case, Console Sticks are an improvement even on the Yoke.
I am a bit cynical, so bear with me in that I think the closer was Marketing. Very different in concept, to go with the FBW design. Change for Change' sake, here, yes, I think so.
Last edited by Lyman; 13th May 2012 at 21:47.