Why do they make the F.E.L handle so long?

[old and tired]

Of course, to be most effective it would have to be designed to be an air balloon, rather a simple air bag though.

What's up with engineers these days? To much use of CAD in design, at the expense of common sense!

Come on... everyone know it's best to install jet propulsion ejection seats like fighter jets!!!

 

[GeoHorn]

It’s been already said…but to clarify succinctly: The reason the joystick is so “long” is to provide greater control over the sensitivity of the loader valve….. i.e., the longer stick makes it possible to make a smaller incremental movement at the end of the stick resulting in more si