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05-12-2017, 01:15 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Austria
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Rudder Fix during Parking
Hello Gentlemens
have you Ideas for me, what ist the "best" Rudder fixation for longer Parking during Cross flights...
It should be simple to Montage, Light, and should stopped and fixation the Rudders savely. (specielly Empenage Rudders)
Maybe you have Informations or Pictures for me. (I will do a Homemade Solution wenn it's Possible)
Many Thanks
Manfred
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05-12-2017, 03:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Manfred,
This gust lock has worked well for me.
http://antisplataero.com/products/ultimate-gust-lock
Steve
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RV-9A, Tip-up, Superior O-320, roller lifters, 160HP, WW 200RV, dual impulse slick mags, oil pressure = 65 psi, EGT = 1300F, flight hours = 800+ for all
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05-12-2017, 04:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,009
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Very Simple
Take a long ( 12 or 14 inch) #40 drill and cut off the the end so you have only a smooth rod. Measure the distance from the rudder horn on one side and the rudder stop. Using heat on the rod, bend two 90 degree angles to form a "U" shape. Drill 1/8" holes in the stop and horn. The "u" should drop in thru the top. Make a bottom strap with two holes to slide onto the drill rod when it's in place. You can use aluminum for this piece as it doesn't need to be as strong as the rod. I have a "remove" banner tied to the "U" which I loop around the strap to hold it in place when the lock is on. Very simple, strong, and easy to use. If you need pictures, send me your email.
Terry, CFI
RV9A N323TP
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05-12-2017, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,009
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Mistake -sorry
Use a #30 drill (1/8")
Terry
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05-12-2017, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,144
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Any hardware store carry something like this 
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05-12-2017, 05:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 846
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Rudder
I just stuff my passenger bottom seat cushion in between spar and rudder peddles works great for RV6.Seat belt on stick.
Bob
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05-12-2017, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gardnerville Nv.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Melton
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Same here, spendy, but so was the plane 
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05-12-2017, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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Build it as a taildragger. That way, once the little wheel is on the ground, the rudder is locked in by the tailwheel.
That said, the AntiSplat lock is really nice.
Try using the search Advance Search feature, there are some nice homemade gust locks out there.
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O-360 w/ dual P-mags
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05-12-2017, 06:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
Posts: 5,665
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Dynamic Prop Balancing, Pitot-Static Altmeter/Transponder Certification
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RV7A built 2004, 1700+ hrs, New Titan IO-370, Bendix Mags
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05-12-2017, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL KCLW
Posts: 1,281
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I used a scrap piece of aluminum bar, bent to fit flush over the rudder horn and rudder stop and hole cutout to clear the rudder cable bolt head. Two small screws and wingnuts hold it in place. Put a big red flag on it, too.
Chris
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RV-9A - Done(ish) 4/5/16! Flying 4/7/16
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