updated November 29, 2003
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| Rudder Pedals updated November 29, 2003 |
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| I looked at several other builders' redder pedals before deciding how to design mine. To start with, I wanted the brake cylinders mounted to the rudder pedals and not have to worry about the geometry configurations. So I had some "tabs" made from some scrap 4130 welded to the base of each of the pilot's pedals (left). Next, I really liked what Bill Clapp did with his by adding some 4130 tubing to the sides to keep the rudder cables tucked up against the side of the fuselage. I used some extra 0.75" OD 4130 tubing that I had left over from building my dual controls (right). | ||||||||||||||||
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| Next, it was on to the design of the rudder pedals themselves. I started with two 6" pieces of 0.25" 6061 alum angle (4"x4"). I used some 1" Nylon bar as the bushings. They're probably a little heavier than I would have liked, but at least it's forward of the CG. :-) You will notice that the pedals rest against the vertical rudder arm when not engaged. This is to keep from putting any negative pressure on the cylinders inadvertantly. Also, I left some of the bend in the angle on the right pedal so that both pedals are parallel and the same leg distance. | ||||||||||||||||
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