Floor under the rudder pedals

Ross7A-builder · #1 03-12-2023, 06:59 PM

What have other builders done for additional flooring, other than the outer skin and stiffeners, under the rudder pedals? Looks like it could use something to avoid outer skin dents and possibly add insulation.

KatanaPilot · #2 03-12-2023, 07:29 PM

Classic Aero makes a carpet set that fits beautifully. They also provide a closed cell foam that fits in between the floor stiffeners. The carpet and foam reduced the noise and vibration level by a significant amount on our RV-7A.

https://www.classicaero.com/web/publ...tCategoryID=13

Their entire interior package is amazing and still looks like new almost 5 years later.

Ross7A-builder · #3 03-13-2023, 06:51 AM

Website looks good. Will look into it, thx much!

bkilby · #4 03-13-2023, 07:00 AM

I used aluminum honeycomb flooring.. same as airliners use.

D-Dubya · #5 03-13-2023, 07:01 AM

I'll add another "yep" for Classic Aero. Looks great and easy to install. Some will say the downside is that the padding between the floor stiffeners is a little heavy, but I think it's worth it for the dampening qualities.

Their seats and glare shield trim are also in my plane. All of their products are top notch and easy to install.

wirejock · #6 03-13-2023, 08:36 AM

[quote=bkilby;1673261]I used aluminum honeycomb flooring.. same as airliners use.[/QUOThetrE]

Where did you find it?

bkilby · #7 03-13-2023, 09:02 AM

[quote=wirejock;1673289]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkilby

I used aluminum honeycomb flooring.. same as airliners use.[/QUOThetrE]

Where did you find it?

It's a secret

I had a contact at a huge private jet manufacturer in Savannah that got me a couple of scrap pieces

wirejock · #8 03-13-2023, 09:09 AM

[quote=bkilby;1673296]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wirejock

It's a secret

I had a contact at a huge private jet manufacturer in Savannah that got me a couple of scrap pieces

Funny guy!
I found it, but I can't say where!

decathlon737 · #9 03-13-2023, 11:34 AM

Here you go Larry. I like the fact that it doesn't have padding or glue to off gas during a fire event.

https://www.mcmaster.com/aluminum-honeycomb-panels/

bjdecker · #10 03-13-2023, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatanaPilot

Classic Aero makes a carpet set that fits beautifully. They also provide a closed cell foam that fits in between the floor stiffeners. The carpet and foam reduced the noise and vibration level by a significant amount on our RV-7A.

https://www.classicaero.com/web/publ...tCategoryID=13

Their entire interior package is amazing and still looks like new almost 5 years later.

+1 for Classic Aero's products. I've used them in all of my builds.

A great deal of the "noise" in the RV cabin comes from the exhaust, which thrums the floor skins like a drum. Putting any material between the floor stiffeners and in contact with the skin damps the resonant response of the skin.

Classic Aero uses a type of closed cell, rubber foam, about 3/4" thick, and then has automotive cut pile carpet on top of that.

see https://www.classicaero.com/web/publ...tCategoryID=12