Tankerpilot75
Well Known Member
One of the first things I did when I purchased my RV7A from the original owner/builder almost four years ago was to move the rudder pedals to the forward most predrilled holes (the prior owner was around 5?7? and I?m 6?1?). That repositioning was relatively easy because I used existing holes. However it is still a little short legged for me. I?ve noticed that when I go full pedal extension there is still quite a bit of room between the pedals and the firewall.
I?m having my interior re-done by a very talented aircraft upholstery guy (for a very reasonable price) and figure now is a good time to move the pedals forward a little more. My target is around two inches more forward. Being 71, and more than a little stiff these days, I usually think long and hard before crawling under the panel for any reason. The aircraft was a quick build kit.
Since I?m already at the most forward pre-drilled holes, I will have to drill at least two additional holes forward of the existing hole options to accommodate this move.
Questions
1. Does anyone have any experience and/or recommendations for how far forward I should limit this move other than ensure the pedals still maintain a reasonable distance from the firewall and there?s room to push the brakes.
2. The rudder cables appear to have about another 1? of forward movement slack available but the brackets that attach the pedals to the cables are already at their second hole. If I need additional cable length does anyone know where I can get a longer set of cable brackets?
I?m having my interior re-done by a very talented aircraft upholstery guy (for a very reasonable price) and figure now is a good time to move the pedals forward a little more. My target is around two inches more forward. Being 71, and more than a little stiff these days, I usually think long and hard before crawling under the panel for any reason. The aircraft was a quick build kit.
Since I?m already at the most forward pre-drilled holes, I will have to drill at least two additional holes forward of the existing hole options to accommodate this move.
Questions
1. Does anyone have any experience and/or recommendations for how far forward I should limit this move other than ensure the pedals still maintain a reasonable distance from the firewall and there?s room to push the brakes.
2. The rudder cables appear to have about another 1? of forward movement slack available but the brackets that attach the pedals to the cables are already at their second hole. If I need additional cable length does anyone know where I can get a longer set of cable brackets?