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1. 08:53 AM - RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...? (Matt Dralle)
2. 09:20 AM - Re: RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...? (Terry Watson)
3. 04:58 PM - Re: RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...? (William Slaughter)
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Subject: | RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...? |
Greetings,
I sat in a friend's RV-8 this weekend and was testing out the various ergonomic
aspects. One thing that struck me was the pilot's control stick placement.
It seemed a bit far away and definitely way too low. The top of the stick cleared
the bottom of the instrument panel by maybe an inch or less, so it was definitely
about as long as it could be. The seat cushion didn't seem abnormally
thick.
When I ordered my seats from Classic Aero Designs, one of the questions they asked
me was if I had the "Curved Stick Option". I didn't think about it much at
the time but now I'm intrigued. Is this something that could give me more stick
height without impacting the instrument panel? Does Van's sell it? Part
number? Pros and cons? Pictures?
Thanks,
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N844RV (res.)
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Subject: | RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...? |
Matt,
For awhile an RV-8 builder named Todd here near Everett was bending sticks
for RV-8's. I think at the time he wanted a new, unbent and full length
stick. He put an S bend in it, bringing the grip back maybe an inch or so.
You could probably find him in the archives as he used to be on this list.
If my brain ever gets up to 80% this morning I will give you the rest of his
name and his old email address. Rudberg, Todd Rudberg! Here are a couple
of the email addresses I have for him: todd@rvwood.com; todd@acubedllc.com.
Here's a link to his website where he says he is not going to make them
anymore: http://www.rvwoody.com/
Terry
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[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:53 AM
Subject: RV8-List: RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...?
Greetings,
I sat in a friend's RV-8 this weekend and was testing out the various
ergonomic aspects. One thing that struck me was the pilot's control stick
placement. It seemed a bit far away and definitely way too low. The top of
the stick cleared the bottom of the instrument panel by maybe an inch or
less, so it was definitely about as long as it could be. The seat cushion
didn't seem abnormally thick.
When I ordered my seats from Classic Aero Designs, one of the questions they
asked me was if I had the "Curved Stick Option". I didn't think about it
much at the time but now I'm intrigued. Is this something that could give
me more stick height without impacting the instrument panel? Does Van's
sell it? Part number? Pros and cons? Pictures?
Thanks,
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N844RV (res.)
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Subject: | RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...? |
I have one of the curved sticks, and it serves to move the grip aft. It does
not offer any increase in available stick height (quite the opposite
actually). Try sitting in the 8 again with your forearm resting on your leg
and holding the stick only with your thumb and index finger. That's all you
need the vast majority of the time. At cruise speeds it's just a matter of
stick pressure, not stick movement. Anybody with a tube bender could
replicate the part.
Will Slaughter
RV-8
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:53 AM
Subject: RV8-List: RV-8 "Curved Control Stick" Option...?
Greetings,
I sat in a friend's RV-8 this weekend and was testing out the various
ergonomic aspects. One thing that struck me was the pilot's control stick
placement. It seemed a bit far away and definitely way too low. The top of
the stick cleared the bottom of the instrument panel by maybe an inch or
less, so it was definitely about as long as it could be. The seat cushion
didn't seem abnormally thick.
When I ordered my seats from Classic Aero Designs, one of the questions they
asked me was if I had the "Curved Stick Option". I didn't think about it
much at the time but now I'm intrigued. Is this something that could give
me more stick height without impacting the instrument panel? Does Van's
sell it? Part number? Pros and cons? Pictures?
Thanks,
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N844RV (res.)
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