Harmon Rocket ll rudder Lock

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flyindoorman

Well Known Member

• Jan 24, 2019

• #1

just purchased a Harmon Rocket ll and I'm curious what others are using for a rudder lock when tied down outside?

 

Toobuilder

Well Known Member

• Jan 24, 2019

• #2

I have a "v" shaped aluminum piece that grabs the TE of the rudder, then I run a bungie strap to the center hinge cutout of each elevator.

 

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flyindoorman

Well Known Member

• Jan 25, 2019

• #3

Michael could you post or email me a pic please

Randy

 

Toobuilder

Well Known Member

• Jan 25, 2019

• #4

Just a simple piece of .063 and some fuel hose.

 

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flyindoorman

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• Jan 25, 2019

• #5

Thank you sir appreciate the pic.

 

F1Boss

Well Known Member

• Jan 25, 2019

• #6

Oh yeah!

Toobuilder said:

I have a "v" shaped aluminum piece that grabs the TE of the rudder, then I run a bungie strap to the center hinge cutout of each elevator.

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I'm gonna pilfer that idea. Always wondered what might happen if my tailwheel unlocked in a windy situation...

Thanks Mike!

 

Toobuilder

Well Known Member

• Jan 25, 2019

• #7

Have at it!

It came about because I changed to a locking tailwheel so had zero means of gust lock. Not a big deal in my hangar but I was preparing to go out of town and realized the airplane was going to be out of doors for the weekend. I quicky threw this together between loading bags in the airplane. Took about 5 minutes to make and was expected to be a temp fix. Worked well enough I just kept using it.