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Old 01-24-2009, 12:19 PM
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I think it may depend on which style of pedal you're using. I had this discussion with Danny King a couple of years ago and it seems to me that this problem of inadvertent brake application is more pronounced on the ground adjustable pedals. I have the ground adjustable (floor mounted) pedals on my -8 and they exhibit the exact same problem I had with my very early -6 which had floor mounted pedals. The geometry between the pivot point of the pedal and the base pivot point of the master cylinder allows for inadvertent brake when you apply rudder. The brake pedal is forced by the master cylinder to articulate back towards your foot. The more rudder input the further the brake pedal articulates back. Your foot is not able to bend back enough to avert applying brake pressure.

I installed Randy's extensions and like Paul I keep my heels on the floor. I can push the extensions with the balls of my feet and not apply any brake. However, it is quite easy to roll my toes forward and apply brake pressure if necessary. I agree with Paul, if you don't like the extensions they're very easy to remove.
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Old 01-24-2009, 02:36 PM
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Even with 60+ trips around the sun...


NO WAY! Never would have guessed that. Hope I look as "young" in 20 years!



Joe


PS. Good topic, I've been researching this in the last week or two.
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Old 01-24-2009, 03:32 PM
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Hey Rick!!! Laura saw your post and wanted to tell you hello from Bahama Mama



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I think it may depend on which style of pedal you're using. I had this discussion with Danny King a couple of years ago and it seems to me that this problem of inadvertent brake application is more pronounced on the ground adjustable pedals. I have the ground adjustable (floor mounted) pedals on my -8 and they exhibit the exact same problem I had with my very early -6 which had floor mounted pedals. The geometry between the pivot point of the pedal and the base pivot point of the master cylinder allows for inadvertent brake when you apply rudder. The brake pedal is forced by the master cylinder to articulate back towards your foot. The more rudder input the further the brake pedal articulates back. Your foot is not able to bend back enough to avert applying brake pressure.

I installed Randy's extensions and like Paul I keep my heels on the floor. I can push the extensions with the balls of my feet and not apply any brake. However, it is quite easy to roll my toes forward and apply brake pressure if necessary. I agree with Paul, if you don't like the extensions they're very easy to remove.
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Old 01-24-2009, 04:43 PM
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Hey Rick!!! Laura saw your post and wanted to tell you hello from Bahama Mama
Hi to Laura. You need to get that airplane of yours painted so we can head South. Winter's getting cold. Plus, I want to see you kiss your spinner again after flying over all that open water.

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Old 01-24-2009, 05:58 PM
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I have pedal extensions which I installed before I flew an -8 (based on Randy Lervold's design). I have also flown -8's with stock pedals. I like my pedal extensions because they fit the geometry of my ankles and feet - I fly with my heels on the floor, and the tips of my toes on the extensions. I have no problems with sliding my feet up to tap the brakes when I need them - but again, this is very, very dependent on your personal foot geometry.

Fortunately, the rudder pedals can removed with about an hour's work through the forward baggage compartment, so you aren't stuck with how you do them if you decide to change later on. Experiment until you get them right!

Paul
Ditto on Paul's thoughts on Randy Lervold's mod. I installed the extensions on my -8 before I first flew it.

You never accidentally get on the brakes. If you need 'em; they're right there. If you don't like them take them off.

I think you will like them tho.
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Old 01-25-2009, 08:28 PM
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If you put lower brake pedal extensions on your RV-8 pedals, you will not be able to stick your feet through the holes below the pedals, and stretch out your legs on those long flights. Before you do this mod, sit in your plane and put your feet through the pedals and rest your heals on the tubes.
I have flown three RV-8s with extensions including Iron's. I vote to not modify Van's design.
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Old 01-25-2009, 10:04 PM
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Bill,

Six years ago during the test period I noticed that the aircraft would almost come to a complete stop when I attempted to do a 180 on the runway. During subsequent flights I noticed that the aircraft accelerated when I took my foot completely off the opposite pedal during the turn. My big feet were causing the brakes to drag. I put a 1X1X1/8" aluminum angle on the bottom of the pedal with two bolts, so the arch of my foot would push on the horizontal portion of the angle. This meant that the force was applied below the fulcrum of the pedal and the brake rod was pulled up, not down. I believe the different opinions are the result of the fact that the standard geomerty works for some and some not. The angle works great for me. If interested email me at jpthornton@fone.net and I'll send you a picture.

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Old 01-26-2009, 07:12 AM
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to all
many years ago I installed spacers (two inch nylon rod,drilled,split, then clamped to the rudder pedals) with much success,, when building my 7 I went with a set of the Cleveland pedals,,, I like them but they have two drawbacks, one, they are heavy, second and the worst, one can get a toe stuck in part of the pedal just when you need to get on the brake . don't ask.... but that was one ugly landing at 52f... thanks Rod I'm glad you a CFI
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