Eagler's Nest
Airframes => Double Seaters => DE => Topic started by: Kenny S on January 13, 2014, 05:17:19 PM
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Hey guys, I'm getting ready to put in the floor board and mount the rudders and was wondering where I can get rudder blocks and if I should use plastic or wood?
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On our DE I used red oak blocks made from left-over flooring job. And, I inserted alum sleeves as bearings for the steel tubing of the rudder pedal assy. to rotate in. May not be necessary, but, at the time, I thought the sleeves would prevent any sticking from the oak swelling and provide longer lasting bearing surface. These blocks mount to a 1/4" thick plywood floorboard. This, to me, is the weak link of the assy. And, trying to keep the bearings blocks lined up to reduce binding was an effort, too.
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I had some nice pieces of hard maple that I used for bearing blocks. Used a bit of graphite and grease for lube. I remember there was one piece of equipment that used hard wood for bearings - don't remember what it was - when I was a kid on the farm. it seemed to hold up just fine.
Rob
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I chose to mount mine high and drop them to where they hit the balls of my feet. Allowed heel brakes, fabrication was simple and mounting alignment was easy.
I did have to redirect the cables with the addition of two pulleys.
Not that I think it is better, just suits me.
Will try to find pictures and post in gallery.
Best regards,
Bill
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My system is mounted high as well. I copied, to some extent, my Comanche rudder pedal system. It kept the floor clear so that I could put in heal brakes. I was used to heal brakes from when I had my Champ.
Rob
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Great thanks guys! I took a look at the pics u posted bill looks good.