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05-15-2017, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Prescott, AZ
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Antisplat
I use the Antisplat for my 9A. When the wind is howling.... I can lock the rudder before I even exit the plane. In the short time one has to walk back and do an external lock, the rudder can be slammed sideways and get dented by the elevator.
And I usually don't overlook things between my legs when I get ready to fly. I suppose that is common amongst fast airplane owners.
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05-15-2017, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
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Originally Posted by YellowJacket RV9
I am in agreement with the sentiment, but I have found that with the external rudder lock, it is immediately noticeable should one try to taxi with it in place - when the pedals don't move as you steer it is very obvious.
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You would most likely be shocked at how many people actually taxi "A" models without moving the rudder, steering entirely with the brakes.
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05-16-2017, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
You would most likely be shocked at how many people actually taxi "A" models without moving the rudder, steering entirely with the brakes.
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A practice likely supported by Rapco and other brake pad suppliers. 
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05-16-2017, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL KCLW
Posts: 1,281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
You would most likely be shocked at how many people actually taxi "A" models without moving the rudder, steering entirely with the brakes.
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I guess it's hard for me to imagine how anybody could put their feet on the pedals and not immediately notice that they were locked, but I've over-estimated people before!
Chris
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05-17-2017, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: US
Posts: 2,251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YellowJacket RV9
I guess it's hard for me to imagine how anybody could put their feet on the pedals and not immediately notice that they were locked, but I've over-estimated people before!
Chris
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Even if one taxied using only brakes, and didn't notice during taxi that the control is locked, on an A model it is possible to include the rudder in the "controls free and correct" portion of the pre-takeoff/runup checklist...
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05-21-2017, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: La Sarre, Qu?bec, Canada
Posts: 90
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My rudder lock..
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RV-9A Status : Tail & Wing 90% Fuselage: 10%
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05-22-2017, 03:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Austria
Posts: 40
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great Martin... simple, light and easy to store in Plane....
have you the "SPacer" on both Sides??
greetings Manfred
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05-22-2017, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 114
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Okay, I gotta ask: the Hoser? Navy pilot who smacked the Air Force around (and I say that as the son of an Air Force man)? Joe Satrapa?
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05-22-2017, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Pines, FL (based @ KCLW)
Posts: 1,955
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Using 1" pvc pipe, I attached a T and made a big U using 2 90 elbows, applied a radius on the end to form fit over the rudder peddle tubing. Cut & sized the pipe length to fit from the rudder pedals to the spar.
Cost less than $5, and I will never forget to disarm it.
I stole the idea from other RVers several years ago.
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Last edited by roadrunner20 : 05-22-2017 at 09:12 PM.
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