Bill.Peyton
Well Known Member
Unhappy with what I had seen thus far, I decided to try my hand at a simple Rudder/Airleron/Elevator all in one gust lock. I built this completely from Lowes Aviation Dept hardware.
To install the assembly, both pins are removed and the assembly pivots to allow the aft end to be inserted in the pin protuding from the forward spar cover. The pin that extends from the front spar cover uses the existing nut plate, and does not require any additional holes. The assembly is then pushed downward and pinned inplace, which applies pressure to the pedals and holds it in place. The small arm traps the stick from side to side and fore and aft motion. The spacing of the rudder pedal side is such that it prevents side to side motion.
To install the assembly, both pins are removed and the assembly pivots to allow the aft end to be inserted in the pin protuding from the forward spar cover. The pin that extends from the front spar cover uses the existing nut plate, and does not require any additional holes. The assembly is then pushed downward and pinned inplace, which applies pressure to the pedals and holds it in place. The small arm traps the stick from side to side and fore and aft motion. The spacing of the rudder pedal side is such that it prevents side to side motion.
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