Two Logitech throttle quadrants vs one (both USB)

[FuzzyFassbender]

I’ve only had MFS for a couple weeks and have only flown a couple of the single engine planes. A couple weeks has been enough to hook me, have a Honeycomb Alpha coming in the next couple of days and just received 2 Logitech Throttle Quadrants. I didn’t plan on using 2 quadrants, I didn’t think the first was going to ship so ordered another. Anyway, before I return one, I thought I’d ask those more familiar with MSF and duel engine aircraft. Would be be beneficial to utilize two of these throttle quadrants or will one suffice even for duel engine aircraft? Note, I don’t need to replicate IRL controls exactly, just enough to make it more fun and controllable. Thanks

[LuisArgerich]

I use two, I only fly airliners.
I have the following configuration for the axis:
Axis 1: Throttle 1
Axis 2: Throttle 2
Axis 3: (I use it for the Tiller in Xplane, but I think there’s no tiller in MSFS)
Axis 4: Speedbrakes
Axis 5: Gear (Up to Down)
Axis 6: Flaps

[Archer374]

If you plan on being realistic you will definitely fare better with two throttle quadrants.

Even with a twin-engined A320 you need four axes for left and right engine, flaps and speed brakes. For a twin-engined prop like the Baron or the Seminole you will need six axes: 2x throttle, 2x propeller, 2x mixture. So the two quadrants would already be used up. For the same reason the Bravo throttle has six axes as well.

Of course you can also configure a single throttle quadrant for one axis for both engines, but that wouldn’t be realistic enough for me.

[Magic6420]

Lovely times to be had in a piston twin. I “loaned” my Log quad out ten years ago and have often wondered about getting another when the original was returned.

[FuzzyPlutonius]

You will never have too much axis

[FuzzyFassbender]

Are there times you need to manage each engine (throttle, mixture) separately? Or do you adjust both throttle and mixture in unison most all the time?

[Tjoeker]

You manage the throttle separately when starting up the engines.
Also if you play with engine failures, I think it is procedure to set everything to idle when the engine goes out. (prevent fire or so?)

You can also use the throttles for flaps / speedbrakes / gears up or down / …
I would certainly be able to use 6 levers

[FuzzyPlutonius]

and sometimes having asimmetrical thrust helps with ground (or water) manouvering…