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I remember your post on the bellcrank solution to taildragger rudder cable tension/pedal stability. That is why I mentioned bellcranks as a possible solution in my recent posted question. Unless somebody gives me reason to really want tension on my rudder cables, I think I will just go with some springs (as almost all production taildraggers do) and keep it simple. Your bellcrank idea is elegant, I saved a copy of it when you first posted it because I like it. I wonder if any factory planes out there use a bellcrank for the solution? Yours is the first time I have seen the idea presented, and I have been in aviation for almost half a century now. You are a clever guy.
Bob
Upgrading two planes in less than two weeks was hard work. Each day we started at 8:00am and finished at 6:00pm with a short lunch break. We had up to 6 people working at the same time – most very experience builders. The project went well with a few glitches.
I have most of the pictures that were taken but not all – still collecting them. I may post a blog or a photo album in the next day or so. I need to get caught in other parts of my life.
My upgraded plane has been weighed on extremely accurate scales now and comes in at 810 pounds. Sadly I can’t post the increase in weight because my before weights are known to be inaccurate. My guess, for what is worth, is that 25 to 30 pounds have been added. I am very sure the planes carrying capacity has increase by far more than that however here in the USA we have an artificial limit of 1,320 pounds.
Steve
'Got your note on my wall. Thank you for your interest in the gear. I'd prefer to discuss this offline. My email is ttp44(at)rkymtn.net. If you could send me your email address, I'll communicate that way in the future. Thanks.
Terry
I do whish they would put a one liner out on this website, telling us to look at the updates..
They do want this site to be a one stop shop don't they???
Chris.
Iv just bought a share of Barry Venamores zodiac which is why i have appeared out of no where. Our zodiac will have its wings back on it within a few days, after putting the new mods through it. will get some photos up when i can. cheers mate
Meade Mckenzie
Weight loss idea. All I can think of is the canopy frame after viewing the new PiperSport XL ;-) Not sure it's worth the effort and I don't have the latest 650 version. I am going to add additional false bottom ribs to the wings, the 2 outer bays already have them installed. While I was inside the fuselage working on the Rear Attach plates, I noticed that the bottom oil cans badly, so, a few more stiffeners. The only weak link in my airplane will be the nut holding the stick :-)
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