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stneki 08-07-2019 07:46 PM

Gust Lock
 
I noticed at Oshkosh that several planes had a gust lock that had a rope and plastic holders for the empanage. The plastic was red. Does anybody have a source for this type of gust lock?

bkervaski 08-07-2019 08:16 PM

This one? (Airgizmos)

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...algustlock.php

No "rope" but a strap :confused:

JTJones 08-08-2019 11:51 AM

Amanda!
 
It was Dan and Amanda?s setup I think. Go to:

https://www.rvplasticparts.com/

rodeja 08-08-2019 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkervaski (Post 1364934)
This one? (Airgizmos)

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...algustlock.php

No "rope" but a strap :confused:

Would not recommend these! I used them for a few yr and the straps get hard from UV. Also if too tight before locking the cam it can crack your fibreglass.

AviatorJ 08-08-2019 01:45 PM

For my 10 I stole part of Greg's idea-

http://www.nwacaptain.com/rudder_lock.html

I just did the bracket on the tail and the aluminium piece that slides in. This controls the rudder and for the ailerons and elevator I just pull it in and lock it with the seat belt. Works really well.

rightrudder 08-08-2019 04:32 PM

I'm not a fan of any type of external gust lock.

I use Anti-Splat Aero's gust lock that ties the control stick to the rudder pedals. Impossible to forget to remove it!

pjoshyjosh 08-08-2019 05:44 PM

agred! - AntiSplat Aero Ultimate Gustlock... get what you pay for with this one.

stneki 08-08-2019 06:48 PM

They are the ones from https://www.rvplasticparts.com/.

Thank you for your help. I already have the one from Allen at Anti Splat Aero.
One of the concerns I have with the system from Allen is the control rods and bell cranks are absorbing the impact from wind gust.

erich weaver 08-08-2019 10:42 PM

while I like and use many of the Anti-splat products, their gust lock is not one of them. It works, but you must get in the plane to remove it, then climb back out to do your preflight check. Not so with external gust locks, which can be small and relatively easily fabricated on your own for very little money and materials. I can?t imagine accidentally taking off with them in place as long as you do a quick control check.

Erich

Bavafa 08-09-2019 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erich weaver (Post 1365245)
while I like and use many of the Anti-splat products, their gust lock is not one of them. It works, but you must get in the plane to remove it, then climb back out to do your preflight check. Not so with external gust locks, which can be small and relatively easily fabricated on your own for very little money and materials. I can?t imagine accidentally taking off with them in place as long as you do a quick control check.

Erich

Plus 1 but perhaps for different reason. I bought one and it was too cumbersome to use. I end up giving it away for free.


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