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Old 01-24-2019, 08:02 PM
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Smile Harmon Rocket ll rudder Lock
just purchased a Harmon Rocket ll and I'm curious what others are using for a rudder lock when tied down outside?
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Old 01-24-2019, 08:14 PM
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I have a "v" shaped aluminum piece that grabs the TE of the rudder, then I run a bungie strap to the center hinge cutout of each elevator.
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Old 01-25-2019, 09:05 AM
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Michael could you post or email me a pic please

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Old 01-25-2019, 09:31 AM
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Just a simple piece of .063 and some fuel hose.

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Old 01-25-2019, 10:48 AM
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Thank you sir appreciate the pic.
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I have a "v" shaped aluminum piece that grabs the TE of the rudder, then I run a bungie strap to the center hinge cutout of each elevator.
I'm gonna pilfer that idea. Always wondered what might happen if my tailwheel unlocked in a windy situation...

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Old 01-25-2019, 11:14 AM
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Have at it!

It came about because I changed to a locking tailwheel so had zero means of gust lock. Not a big deal in my hangar but I was preparing to go out of town and realized the airplane was going to be out of doors for the weekend. I quicky threw this together between loading bags in the airplane. Took about 5 minutes to make and was expected to be a temp fix. Worked well enough I just kept using it.
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