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1. 08:52 PM - Re: Rudder pedal positioning (Ernest Kells)
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--> RV9-List message posted by: "Ernest Kells" <ernest.kells@sympatico.ca>
> Rob.... I made 4 sets of holes so they can be moved later if someone else
becomes captain. It would be easy to make new links for the cables and move
the pedals. Mine is a -9A ... Gary
>> I'm about ready to drill the rudder pedal bearing blocks to the brace
and the stiffners. <<
Rob & Gary:
I have an RV-9A that is 85% complete. I have completed all tasks related to
this topic. Here is my thinking. The angles on the side are VERY
structural - I wanted to reduce the number of large holes.
The seat bottoms have three rows of adjustment. The seats should be put in
the centre position. Sit in YOUR airplane with your significant travel
companion. Adjust pedals, rudder cables, etc., for the best fit for both of
you. Agree to be travel companions forever. When you go cross-country (not
local) with someone else, move the seats to the forward row (really short
person), or to the rearward row (really tall person). Do this only on the
ground, after much grumbling.
For very major conditions (sale, death in the family, divorce, etc.,) you
may wish to redo the concept of the "centre position". Here is my thinking.
When you established the original block positions on the sides you drilled
two holes on each side angles plus two different holes on the centre brace.
I drilled two additional holes on each side, i.e.: drilled a forward hole
based upon the current forward hole becoming the future rear hole, and
likewise for the rearward hole. This means four holes on each side -
enabling three mounting positions. I did NOT drill the centre brace for
these additional holes as they will not line up with the other holes
(different spread). When you sell the plane - or you suddenly grow taller,
you can easily drill the two new required centre holes on the centre
bracket. Don't lose sleep over this. It is not a big deal.
Ernest Kells - RV-9A O235-N2C, Wood Prop
Finish Kit 95% Complete
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--> RV9-List message posted by: "Gary" <rv9er@3rivers.net>
Earnest,
Your idea for 4 holes for 3 positions is fine. I only see one thing wrong with
your analysis. In my opinion the furthest forward position for the seat backs
is useless. If you put them there, the bottom cushions will not fit in the
seat wells, unless they are made too small for the other two positions.
If I were doing it again, I think I'd just mount the pedals where I want them,
and install only the rear two sets of hinges that mount the seatbacks. I am not
that tall or long legged, and I am using the furthest forward pedals and furthest
aft seat positions.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: Ernest Kells
To: rv9-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: RV9-List: Rudder pedal positioning
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Ernest Kells" <ernest.kells@sympatico.ca>
> Rob.... I made 4 sets of holes so they can be moved later if someone else
becomes captain. It would be easy to make new links for the cables and move
the pedals. Mine is a -9A ... Gary
>> I'm about ready to drill the rudder pedal bearing blocks to the brace
and the stiffners. <<
Rob & Gary:
I have an RV-9A that is 85% complete. I have completed all tasks related to
this topic. Here is my thinking. The angles on the side are VERY
structural - I wanted to reduce the number of large holes.
The seat bottoms have three rows of adjustment. The seats should be put in
the centre position. Sit in YOUR airplane with your significant travel
companion. Adjust pedals, rudder cables, etc., for the best fit for both of
you. Agree to be travel companions forever. When you go cross-country (not
local) with someone else, move the seats to the forward row (really short
person), or to the rearward row (really tall person). Do this only on the
ground, after much grumbling.
For very major conditions (sale, death in the family, divorce, etc.,) you
may wish to redo the concept of the "centre position". Here is my thinking.
When you established the original block positions on the sides you drilled
two holes on each side angles plus two different holes on the centre brace.
I drilled two additional holes on each side, i.e.: drilled a forward hole
based upon the current forward hole becoming the future rear hole, and
likewise for the rearward hole. This means four holes on each side -
enabling three mounting positions. I did NOT drill the centre brace for
these additional holes as they will not line up with the other holes
(different spread). When you sell the plane - or you suddenly grow taller,
you can easily drill the two new required centre holes on the centre
bracket. Don't lose sleep over this. It is not a big deal.
Ernest Kells - RV-9A O235-N2C, Wood Prop
Finish Kit 95% Complete
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