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Old 02-10-2007, 04:22 PM
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Old 02-15-2007, 12:29 PM
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Question Extended rudder pedals

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I see many RV8 drivers using extended rudder pedals. I have noticed on my RV8 that has standard pedals, it takes a little concentration to stay off the brakes. Can you buy extended pedals as a simple part swap or are these being made by the builders?
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Old 02-15-2007, 06:55 PM
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I have noticed on my RV8 that has standard pedals, it takes a little concentration to stay off the brakes. Can you buy extended pedals as a simple part swap or are these being made by the builders?
Actually, you don't need extenders on your pedals at all, it's really a function of how the stock pedals are drilled on the inboard tabs where the brake master cyls attach. Before I built my rudder/brake pedal assembly I'd heard about the problem of dragging brakes and had seen pics of pedal extenders and bars; when I went to drill my pedals I realized I could fix the problem by simply moving the pedals back (towards firewall) before drilling the master cylinder attach holes. The tabs on the sides of the pedals are big enough to put the holes anywhere you need 'em.

My pedals work fine using this method... with my heels on the floor the pedals are angled back far enough that there is no risk of dragging a brake; I have to make a conscious effort to lift my feet up a bit to apply brake pressure. I might've even gone overboard and angled them too far back; I have to lift my feet up a bit higher than I originally intended, but I'd rather have it this way than be dragging the brakes all the time. Perhaps down the road I could re-drill the holes, or even buy a new pair of pedals. New pedals are $23 each, WD-820-L or R. Here's a pic of the holes I'm yakkin' about.

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Old 02-15-2007, 07:16 PM
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Default That's another good way to do it!

John has another simple way to do things! Some people use a bolt that goes all the way across - I used the pedal extensions because that was something I saw on a web site when I stared. I like the extensions NOT because they keep me off the brakes, but because they fit my ankles well. To answer the question - you just build whatever you want from whatever materials you need. No kit needed....

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Old 02-16-2007, 10:42 AM
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3) It is holding up amazingly well! I have been in and out of the cockpit countless times since I painted it well over a year ago, and have still to scratch the paint under my feet. I am surprised that my heels haven't scraped it yet (under the rudder peddles).
Another good solution for the under-foot areas would be spray-in bed liner. We have a Line-X place here in town that will shoot anything you can get to their shop.

Of course, this is coming from someone who doesn't even have preview plans yet...so I don't know if the floor boards are portable.
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Old 02-16-2007, 11:50 AM
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Another good solution for the under-foot areas would be spray-in bed liner. We have a Line-X place here in town that will shoot anything you can get to their shop.

Of course, this is coming from someone who doesn't even have preview plans yet...so I don't know if the floor boards are portable.
That's some good stuff alright. But be careful with material that might grab your heel. You might be getting a quick tour of the ditch on the side of the runway if your foot "grabs" when you don't want it to.

I used two strips of non-skid wing-walk material along the entire length of floorboard, spar to firewall (under the pedals). Then a thin anodized aluminum sheet over that under the (flying/taxiing) heel area. Wear resistant and slick.
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