3 words: Rudder pedal extensions.
With fixed seat back and fixed rudder pedal positions, not everyone fits the RV pilot mold. I am in the middle of having a set of custom rudder pedal extensions made right now.
How about a tool that lets you torque the rod-end jam nuts on the tail? For extra credit, make it so that it works while the rudder and elevators are assembled to the stabilizers.
Dave
Another vote for rudder pedal extensions.
Bill
After seeing the picture on the original post I got my hopes up. How about a rack to carry a motorcycle on the back like they use on motorhomes. Not wanting to carry a Harley mind you, maybe just a mid sized BMW
I think the landing gear jack attachment thing would be great too!
How about a really cool teardrop-shaped exterior latch for the canopy? The Van's-supplied one is decent, but I like the idea of one that's rounded and polished. (I could attempt to shape it myself, but I'm guessing the results would look less than professional!)
Allan,
Please make something like this:
Thanks,
It is very difficult to get a wrench on the nuts on the lower spar bolts on 7A & 9A models (maybe others also). The landing gear weldments get in the way.
A custom wrench that would hold all 4 nuts at one time would be a big time saver.
Remove the "A" from the equation and problem solved
Alan -- before I install the poorly made steps from Vans on a 9A, I would really be keen to purchase some well designed and manufactured steps that were not prone to failure after a few months of flying.
Judging from the number of failures of the current faulty batch, it seems with some decent engineering, many people would benefit from your quality.