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03-20-2014, 08:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Green Bay
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Seeking gust lock advice
It is time to finally invest in a good gust lock system. The following 2 appear to be nice options and are approximately the same price. Both have received excellent reviews. I would appreciate input on which is better ? and in particular WHY it is the best option. My aircraft is an RV6. Thank you very much.
http://www.wildblueinnovations.com/
Gust Buster
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03-20-2014, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Prescott, AZ
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Only have experience with Antisplat. Well made and does the job. Kind of cool looking too, when I carry it around to fend off tourists.
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03-20-2014, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Southern Pines, NC
Posts: 13
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I have both the Gust Buster and Antisplat's Gustlock. Bought the Gust Buster first and used it for about 6 months. It works, but it is cumbersome to install with the bungee-cords, and I was afraid I was going to break my switches on the sticks. So I bought the Antisplat Gust Lock about 6 months ago and very glad I did. I can install in about 10 seconds, and uninstall in even less, and it's very well made. Additionally the Gust Lock folds up nicely for storage and there's no bungees and other parts to keep up with.
This is my humble opinion only, and your opinion may vary. If you decide on the Gust Buster, I'll sell you mine for a very good price!
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Stamp Walden
N74BZ (RV-7A)
Southern Pines, NC
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03-20-2014, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Anywhere, USA
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I used the air gizmo ones and really liked them.
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Kathy (KAT) Pauley
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03-20-2014, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Winter Haven, FL
Posts: 263
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Control lock
+1 on the anti splat gust lock
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Kevin Crews
Bartow, FL
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2019 =VAF= donor
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03-20-2014, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
Posts: 3,778
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Call Allan...
Anti-splat hands down...
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03-20-2014, 07:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Grindstone, PA
Posts: 143
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My 6A sat on the field at MTH with gusting blowing winds for 4 days in Jan. and the antisplat allowed me have sleep those night with NO worries about damage. The gust locks are the best!
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03-20-2014, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 875
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I use the Gust Buster on my -8. Works really well, as in I'm not afraid to leave it outside in really bad gusts. I'm quite satisfied with it.
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RV-8, Sold
RV-7, Sold
Bearhawk 4-Place, Sold
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03-20-2014, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 270
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I use antisplat in my 8A very happy with it. Takes up very little storage room.
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03-20-2014, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
Posts: 5,665
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The Gustbuster is what I chose, seems much less likely to damage the control components due to the shock absorbing spring/bungees but yes perhaps a bit more difficult to install if thats the most important thing to you.
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EXP Aircraft Services LLC
Specializing in RV Condition Inspections, Maintenance, Avionics Upgrades
Dynamic Prop Balancing, Pitot-Static Altmeter/Transponder Certification
FAA Certified Repair Station, AP/IA/FCC GROL, EAA Technical Counselor
Authorized Garmin G3X Dealer/Installer
RV7A built 2004, 1700+ hrs, New Titan IO-370, Bendix Mags
Website: ExpAircraft.com, Email: walt@expaircraft.com, Cell: 972-746-5154
Last edited by Walt : 03-20-2014 at 08:06 PM.
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