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1. 10:05 AM - Antisplat aero gust lock (Miller John)
2. 10:22 AM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Ralph E. Capen)
3. 10:57 AM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Miller John)
4. 11:14 AM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Pascal)
5. 12:48 PM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Ralph E. Capen)
6. 12:48 PM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Ralph E. Capen)
7. 02:02 PM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Pascal)
8. 02:08 PM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Pascal)
9. 05:21 PM - Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Bob Turner)
10. 06:10 PM - Re: Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Jesse Saint)
11. 07:36 PM - Re: Re: Antisplat aero gust lock (Pascal)
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| Subject: | Antisplat aero gust lock |
If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send
me an email on what you think of it.
Thanks - grumpy
N184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate controls lock.
gengrumpy@aol.com <mailto:gengrumpy@aol.com>
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
Grumpy,
I have one for my 6A if that is close enough.
I take it with me whenever I got some place to tie down.
Have not exposed it to heavy gusts - but the regular airport stuff is handled well.
The only deficiency that I can state is that it needs a bag to keep it from clanging
around in the back.....maybe I'll call Bruce's custom covers and see if
they'll sew something up.......
Ralph
-----Original Message-----
From: Miller John
Sent: Dec 9, 2015 12:58 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send me an email
on what you think of it.
Thanks - grumpyN184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate controls lock.
gengrumpy@aol.com
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
So you think its worth the cost? Pretty pricey, but then again 9 years of looking
for a good, lightweight easy to install control lock has not been very fruitful.
Grumpy
> On Dec 9, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Ralph E. Capen <recapen@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
> Grumpy,
> I have one for my 6A if that is close enough.
> I take it with me whenever I got some place to tie down.
> Have not exposed it to heavy gusts - but the regular airport stuff is handled
well.
> The only deficiency that I can state is that it needs a bag to keep it from clanging
around in the back.....maybe I'll call Bruce's custom covers and see if
they'll sew something up.......
> Ralph
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Miller John
>
> Sent: Dec 9, 2015 12:58 PM
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> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
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> Subject: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
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>
>
> If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send me an
email on what you think of it.
> Thanks - grumpyN184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate controls lock.
> gengrumpy@aol.com
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
I have no idea why I miss half of the posts these last few weeks. I actually
dont even see the questions until someone replies.
Here is my review -
http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=120887155?KEYS=gust_lock?LISTNAME=RV10?HITNUMBER=27?SERIAL=1057496407?SHOWBUTTONS=YES
Since that review- I have been out in the desert where a multi had its
rudder smacking back and forth in 20-30kt gusts, while mine remained solid.
I was out in New Mexico last month and parked for a few days when I returned
my cover and overall aircraft was as I left it. Next to me was a Piper that
either had nothing or it failed. The owner was commenting on how he couldnt
fly because the rudder broke in the thunderstorm that had past.
To Ralph's point- I leave mine behind the seat on the floor (carpeted)and
never have had an issue with it moving.
As my review states. It is a great product, I really like having it. My
wires are inside the stick so I have no issues with wire routing around
connector.
Pascal
-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph E. Capen
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
Grumpy,
I have one for my 6A if that is close enough.
I take it with me whenever I got some place to tie down.
Have not exposed it to heavy gusts - but the regular airport stuff is
handled well.
The only deficiency that I can state is that it needs a bag to keep it from
clanging around in the back.....maybe I'll call Bruce's custom covers and
see if they'll sew something up.......
Ralph
-----Original Message-----
From: Miller John
Sent: Dec 9, 2015 12:58 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send me an
email on what you think of it.
Thanks - grumpyN184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate controls
lock.
gengrumpy@aol.com
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
Wires inside the stick is a good point - yes, I built that in to mine also.....
-----Original Message-----
>From: Pascal <rv10flyer@live.com>
>Sent: Dec 9, 2015 2:07 PM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
>
>
>I have no idea why I miss half of the posts these last few weeks. I actually
>dont even see the questions until someone replies.
>Here is my review -
>http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=120887155?KEYS=gust_lock?LISTNAME=RV10?HITNUMBER=27?SERIAL=1057496407?SHOWBUTTONS=YES
>
>Since that review- I have been out in the desert where a multi had its
>rudder smacking back and forth in 20-30kt gusts, while mine remained solid.
>I was out in New Mexico last month and parked for a few days when I returned
>my cover and overall aircraft was as I left it. Next to me was a Piper that
>either had nothing or it failed. The owner was commenting on how he couldnt
>fly because the rudder broke in the thunderstorm that had past.
>To Ralph's point- I leave mine behind the seat on the floor (carpeted)and
>never have had an issue with it moving.
>As my review states. It is a great product, I really like having it. My
>wires are inside the stick so I have no issues with wire routing around
>connector.
>Pascal
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ralph E. Capen
>Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 10:15 AM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
>
>
>Grumpy,
>I have one for my 6A if that is close enough.
>I take it with me whenever I got some place to tie down.
>Have not exposed it to heavy gusts - but the regular airport stuff is
>handled well.
>The only deficiency that I can state is that it needs a bag to keep it from
>clanging around in the back.....maybe I'll call Bruce's custom covers and
>see if they'll sew something up.......
>Ralph
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>From: Miller John
>
>Sent: Dec 9, 2015 12:58 PM
>
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>
>Subject: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
>
>
>If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send me an
>email on what you think of it.
>Thanks - grumpyN184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate controls
>lock.
>gengrumpy@aol.com
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
Pricey, yes - but I think it's worth it since it is a single item which when installed
is in your way so you won't forget it......
I had to send mine back as it didn't fit right first time - I was asked to provide
a couple of measurements and mine was adjusted, rewelded and re-anodized.....
-----Original Message-----
>From: Miller John <gengrumpy@aol.com>
>Sent: Dec 9, 2015 1:49 PM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
>
>
>So you think its worth the cost? Pretty pricey, but then again 9 years of looking
for a good, lightweight easy to install control lock has not been very fruitful.
>
>Grumpy
>
>> On Dec 9, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Ralph E. Capen <recapen@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Grumpy,
>> I have one for my 6A if that is close enough.
>> I take it with me whenever I got some place to tie down.
>> Have not exposed it to heavy gusts - but the regular airport stuff is handled
well.
>> The only deficiency that I can state is that it needs a bag to keep it from
clanging around in the back.....maybe I'll call Bruce's custom covers and see
if they'll sew something up.......
>> Ralph
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> From: Miller John
>>
>> Sent: Dec 9, 2015 12:58 PM
>>
>> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>>
>> Subject: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
>>
>>
>>
>> If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send me an
email on what you think of it.
>> Thanks - grumpyN184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate controls
lock.
>> gengrumpy@aol.com
>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=122832&highlight=gust+lock
Looks like old link doesnt work anymore. here is the thread.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pascal
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
I have no idea why I miss half of the posts these last few weeks. I actually
dont even see the questions until someone replies.
Here is my review -
http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=120887155?KEYS=gust_lock?LISTNAME=RV10?HITNUMBER=27?SERIAL=1057496407?SHOWBUTTONS=YES
Since that review- I have been out in the desert where a multi had its
rudder smacking back and forth in 20-30kt gusts, while mine remained solid.
I was out in New Mexico last month and parked for a few days when I returned
my cover and overall aircraft was as I left it. Next to me was a Piper that
either had nothing or it failed. The owner was commenting on how he couldnt
fly because the rudder broke in the thunderstorm that had past.
To Ralph's point- I leave mine behind the seat on the floor (carpeted)and
never have had an issue with it moving.
As my review states. It is a great product, I really like having it. My
wires are inside the stick so I have no issues with wire routing around
connector.
Pascal
-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph E. Capen
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
Grumpy,
I have one for my 6A if that is close enough.
I take it with me whenever I got some place to tie down.
Have not exposed it to heavy gusts - but the regular airport stuff is
handled well.
The only deficiency that I can state is that it needs a bag to keep it from
clanging around in the back.....maybe I'll call Bruce's custom covers and
see if they'll sew something up.......
Ralph
-----Original Message-----
From: Miller John
Sent: Dec 9, 2015 12:58 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send me an
email on what you think of it.
Thanks - grumpyN184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate controls
lock.
gengrumpy@aol.com
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
There are cheaper options but I dont think there are better options than
the Antisplat. I used a nice light setup another builder made for me and it
worked well for the rudder but the Antisplat covers every moving part so
nothing moves in a storm.
I think its worth it.
Pascal
-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph E. Capen
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
Pricey, yes - but I think it's worth it since it is a single item which when
installed is in your way so you won't forget it......
I had to send mine back as it didn't fit right first time - I was asked to
provide a couple of measurements and mine was adjusted, rewelded and
re-anodized.....
-----Original Message-----
>From: Miller John <gengrumpy@aol.com>
>Sent: Dec 9, 2015 1:49 PM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
>
>
>So you think its worth the cost? Pretty pricey, but then again 9 years of
>looking for a good, lightweight easy to install control lock has not been
>very fruitful.
>
>Grumpy
>
>> On Dec 9, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Ralph E. Capen <recapen@earthlink.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Grumpy,
>> I have one for my 6A if that is close enough.
>> I take it with me whenever I got some place to tie down.
>> Have not exposed it to heavy gusts - but the regular airport stuff is
>> handled well.
>> The only deficiency that I can state is that it needs a bag to keep it
>> from clanging around in the back.....maybe I'll call Bruce's custom
>> covers and see if they'll sew something up.......
>> Ralph
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> From: Miller John
>>
>> Sent: Dec 9, 2015 12:58 PM
>>
>> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>>
>> Subject: RV10-List: Antisplat aero gust lock
>>
>>
>>
>> If anyone has the Antisplat aero gust lock for their RV10, please send me
>> an email on what you think of it.
>> Thanks - grumpyN184JM - 9 yrs and still searching for the ultimate
>> controls lock.
>> gengrumpy@aol.com
>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
An essentially zero cost (assuming you want a tow bar anyway) option is to use
the Bogart tow bar, modified with two tabs, as a gust lock. This has been posted
before. I've used this with zero problems.
--------
Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=450853#450853
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
Me too. Weld two tubes about 1" long extending the bars and they fit in the holes
in the rudder pedals.
Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse@saintaviation.com
C: 352-427-0285
F: 815-377-3694
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 9, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Bob Turner <bobturner@alum.rpi.edu> wrote:
>
>
> An essentially zero cost (assuming you want a tow bar anyway) option is to use
the Bogart tow bar, modified with two tabs, as a gust lock. This has been posted
before. I've used this with zero problems.
>
> --------
> Bob Turner
> RV-10 QB
>
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>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=450853#450853
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| Subject: | Re: Antisplat aero gust lock |
Not doing this myself, I question the hassle of getting out for the tow bar,
which mine sits in the baggage area than moving the plane into place with a
tow bar, or even if not, than going back into the plane to put the bar on
the pedals if parking for a while in windy conditions, than having to do
this all in reverse- go into plane take bar out, move the plane, all in
hopes that there isnt any wind to bang the rudder while pulling the plane
into position to start.
Having a gust lock in the plane guarantees that if its windy, and it has
been a few times in the west coast, I have everything secured BEFORE getting
out of the plane, I also dont need to go back in and put the tow bar in the
plane. I have seen first hand a person move a plane in windy conditions and
the rudder banging. The Antisplat is the seatbelt around the stick and
towbar on the pedals. Sure that works, but I would rather skip the hassle
and know when I get out that the rudder and ailerons are not moving
anywhere. Yes, I would agree its an investment but in my mind its worth it.
There is also the PVC route to resolve the securing the plane before getting
out concern if looking for an inexpensive option.
Just some feedback for those wondering if Anti-splat gust lock is worth the
investment, certainly not disagreeing with anyone who has a working and
different way to do this. I once had an cheaper solution as well and I am
simply happier for my "upgrade".
Pascal
-----Original Message-----
From: Jesse Saint
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Antisplat aero gust lock
Me too. Weld two tubes about 1" long extending the bars and they fit in the
holes in the rudder pedals.
Jesse Saint
Saint Aviation, Inc.
jesse@saintaviation.com
C: 352-427-0285
F: 815-377-3694
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 9, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Bob Turner <bobturner@alum.rpi.edu> wrote:
>
>
> An essentially zero cost (assuming you want a tow bar anyway) option is to
> use the Bogart tow bar, modified with two tabs, as a gust lock. This has
> been posted before. I've used this with zero problems.
>
> --------
> Bob Turner
> RV-10 QB
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=450853#450853
>
>
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