---------------------------------------------------------- KIS-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 01/04/11: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:49 PM - Joy Stick Gust Lock (Galin Hernandez) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:49:09 PM PST US From: Galin Hernandez Subject: KIS-List: Joy Stick Gust Lock All; I never liked the gust locks used on airplanes with joy sticks like ours. Then I saw a gust lock on a Diamond aircraft and figured I could make a similar one for my airplane. This is what I came up with. [image: Gust Lock.JPG] I used 1/2" PVC pipe to make a mock-up then took it to a tool/die maker and had it made in aluminum. The adjustable straps and clips are the kind used on a back pack. Also, I made it so you can break it into two parts making for easy storage and handling when not in use. [image: Gust Lock-1.JPG] [image: Gust Lock-5.JPG] It attatches to the lower part of the joy stick with the "fork" hooking on to the rudder pedals. The straps wrap around the main rod just under the pilot grip and connect to attach points on each side of the instrument panel. The attach points are held by an AN3 bolt so the clips can be moved out of the way when not in use. [image: Gust Lock-2.JPG] [image: Gust Lock-3.JPG] [image: Gust Lock-4.JPG] When it is installed, it holds everything firmly in place basically preventing the rudder, elevator and ailerons from moving. Additionally, you can not get into the airplane with it on, preventing you from taking off with the gust lock on. Galin N819PR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kis-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/KIS-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kis-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kis-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.