Moondog
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. . . allows 3-position pedal adjustment without removing any bolts. I?m requesting feedback and advice from VAF on how to and perhaps whether to proceed with this.
I?ve made a prototype that worked, but it was not very pretty. So I made several drawings with three of them below. This is the L/R assembly.
There is some extra weight, but that?s partly offset by eliminating the big bolts in Van?s design.
For shorter legs, two equal-size spacers are placed forward of the rudder pedal bearing block to provide the most aft position of the pedals. For longer legs, the spacers are placed aft of the bearing block. The mid-position has one spacer forward and one aft.
The spacers in the prototype did not move in any direction once popped into place. But they are easily removed by compressing the spring and lifting the spacer over the retainer (dotted line).
The center section uses most of the same parts, but the bracket is inverted to connect to the F-6118 Center Pedal Brace. Not all detail is shown.
To avoid fabricating completely different size spacers for the L/R and center assemblies, I would have to make Van?s L/R bearing blocks smaller to match the center bearing block.
This assembly may not be so easy for a retrofit where the F-6118 has been shortened.
I am busy with my day job, so might not be able to immediately respond to questions or comments. Thanks in advance.
I?ve made a prototype that worked, but it was not very pretty. So I made several drawings with three of them below. This is the L/R assembly.
There is some extra weight, but that?s partly offset by eliminating the big bolts in Van?s design.
For shorter legs, two equal-size spacers are placed forward of the rudder pedal bearing block to provide the most aft position of the pedals. For longer legs, the spacers are placed aft of the bearing block. The mid-position has one spacer forward and one aft.
The spacers in the prototype did not move in any direction once popped into place. But they are easily removed by compressing the spring and lifting the spacer over the retainer (dotted line).
The center section uses most of the same parts, but the bracket is inverted to connect to the F-6118 Center Pedal Brace. Not all detail is shown.
To avoid fabricating completely different size spacers for the L/R and center assemblies, I would have to make Van?s L/R bearing blocks smaller to match the center bearing block.
This assembly may not be so easy for a retrofit where the F-6118 has been shortened.
I am busy with my day job, so might not be able to immediately respond to questions or comments. Thanks in advance.