---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 05/20/15: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:59 PM - Gust Lock - Redux (kearney) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:59:17 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Gust Lock - Redux From: "kearney" Hi A few weeks ago I inquired about gust locks. Most of the "commercial" options didn't appeal. The one that did appeal never responded to my email query so I decided to see what I could do on my own. Most "commercial" options consisted of pushing the rudder pedals forward. Given that I had an open bolt hole at the bottom of the firewall, I decided to install an eyeball bolt and use that, in conjunction with a carabiner / strap / shock cord to pull the pedals forward. I felt this was a better option. My Grimstad rudder peals have a hollow tube that allowed me to insert a wooden down between them. This was pulled forward by a strap threaded through the carabiner. Two shock cords put tension on the straps so that the pedals stay forward and the rudder centered. I attached the other end of the shock cords to the outboard gear mount tube that is just in front of the pilot's seat. The advantage of the shock cords is that it will allow the rudder to move under to pressure - but not too much. The rudder never comes in contact with the stops nor are the cables ever out if tension so that that rudder flops around. All told, this could be duplicated for under $10. I expect something similar could be done with stock pedals. I plan to tinker a bit more with this but don't expect the basic design to change. Cheers Les Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=442391#442391 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_4002_115.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_4001_138.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3996_383.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3995_147.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv10-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV10-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/rv10-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-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.