An idea for cockpit handle...

Vlad · #1 03-19-2013, 07:27 PM

I need a handle on passenger side. Often I fly with a passenger through an airspace which is very turbulent. Here to be exact

It's always bouncy over East River. Couple days ago a 200#+ human autopilot was driving from right seat. He was strapped tight but turbulence made him uncomfortable. He often moved his hand from the throttle to here

I have a tip up that area is very flimsy and his grip was steel. Could easy twist aluminum. I need an idea where to put a handle for passenger. It's not first time right seater is looking for a grip especially when stick is removed. Any pictures appreciated.

Mel · #2 03-19-2013, 07:38 PM

I went to the hardware store (Aviation Dept.) and found a chrome drawer pull that just fit my wife's hand.
Mounted it to the right side of the panel. Been working great for years.

Dbro172 · #3 03-19-2013, 07:38 PM

I think the face of the F-704K cap strip would be a logical place to mount a handle. Although the Classic Aero interior may create some challenges here.

rockwoodrv9 · #4 03-19-2013, 07:53 PM

I will cut you a piece of deer antler and you can bolt that on. You would be the only person with an RV with an antler handle!

Vlad · #5 03-19-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rockwoodrv9

I will cut you a piece of deer antler and you can bolt that on. You would be the only person with an RV with an antler handle!

Rocky that would be fun! Let's do it! Is deer antler dense enough to tap?

rockwoodrv9 · #6 03-19-2013, 08:19 PM

I will see what I can come up with. It would probably work with epoxy forced int the center of the antler to hold a sleeve. I will look into it and see what works. It may turn out pretty cool!

N15JB · #7 03-19-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rockwoodrv9

I will see what I can come up with. It would probably work with epoxy forced int the center of the antler to hold a sleeve. I will look into it and see what works. It may turn out pretty cool!

Rocky,

I made a set of steak knives with deer antler handles epoxied to the shank of the blade. They lasted about 10 years, until too many trips through the dishwasher destroyed the antler. Probably not an issue with an RV.

Jim Berry
RV-10

rockwoodrv9 · #8 03-19-2013, 10:44 PM

Jim, good info. I think it may work. I need to figure out where Vlad wants to put it and then just make it work! It should be interesting and I can use his plane as a test for my plane!

The other day I found 13 sheds including 3 sets. all in about 2 hours. I haven't found any since! Fly on up one of these days and go fishing. The trout were looking pretty good in the river this afternoon.

Snowflake · #9 03-19-2013, 11:08 PM

What about mounting one of these to the same point where the crotch strap attaches, or to the front of the spar?

Greg Arehart · #10 03-20-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dbro172

I think the face of the F-704K cap strip would be a logical place to mount a handle. Although the Classic Aero interior may create some challenges here.

That's what I did with a hardware store handle and a set of rivnuts. Works great for Julia in turbulence. Worth putting a bit of insulation on the handle and the cap strip, othewise the aluminum can get pretty cold in winter.

Greg