Researched rudder & elevator cables tension

Initial investigation of the required tension of the control cables led me to this coment by Chris Ayer on the Zenith.Aero Builder's Site:  "around 20 lbs on the rudder cables and around 30 lbs on the elevator" whatever that means. But like Ralph pointed out if you give full right, forward elevator the up-elevator cable will tighten and loosen when left turn pressure is applied. I put mine in the neutral position and tighten it only to the extent I could get that full right deflection (thats the top cable). I tighten the turnbuckle on the bottom cable until it was almost straight.(slight sag). My rudder cables are spring loaded so its a mute point (I recommend spring loading the rudder cables). I have flown my 701 for 25 hours thus far with excellent results."

Researched & built "Hartsell Slide Stick" as dual sticksmod

Hartsell Stick Components

Handles in place in horizontal sleeves (wires are for pulling stick grip electrical wires)

basic Hartsell Stick

Further dual-sticks research.  Found a "Hartsell-Slide-Stick" solution on the 701 builder's website (www.Zenith.Aero).  The solution utilizes the std 701 Y-Yoke, but adds a horizontal bar across the top to which L-shaped "handles" are welded into position where a normal dual-stick would be positioned.  Seems to be the best solution. 

Modified the kit Y-yoke with the horizontal bar welded wit adjustment bolt (AN3).  The L-angle grips have 4  holes drilled ~3/4" apart for adjusting the position of the gip to suit the pilot/co-pilot.
The 6" of the vertical rod of the std Y-yoke was removed and is replace by a 6061T6 tube fitting inside the yoke pieces and is also drilled with several holes  3/4" apart to adjust the height of the sick to suit the pilot/co-pilot.

Researched Zenith CH-750 Dial-Sticks Option

CH-750 Dual-Sticks Kit

George's Sticks require additional tunnel & a pedestal panel

Purchased and received the Zenith CH-750 Dual-Sticks Option Kit.  Researching modifications required to install in the 701.  George's method requires considerable modifications to the structure also (addition of a "tunnel/pedestal).  While the pedestal would provide additional instrumentation space (relatively small 701 panel), the modes required seem excessive.  However, I will probably go with the linear actuator for smooth flaps control rather than just the one 15 deg. manual down position.

Researched Dual-Sticks configuration & Linear Actuator for Flaps

George Rice's Dial Sticks Configuration

George Rice's Dual-Sticks - note Linear Actuator for flaps

Purchased drawings for 750 Dual Sticks Option.  Spoke with George Race about his dual sticks installation in the 701.  George suggested that the manual flaps actuator be discarded and replaced with a linear actuator under the pilot seat. George says that he used a the Ray Allen Electric Elevator Trim indicator and switch.

The dual sticks installation allows for a single, centrally mounted throttle and a small console running from between the seats to the bottom of the Instrument Panel.  Panel is a nice pace to mount the Viking View EIS & the dual VDO Fuel Gauges.

Actuator/mounting bracket from www.CentralSupply.com