Folks
I have just bled my brakes for the first time on my 15 year old project to slow build my RV6. Prior to this I had set the BRAKE pedals to "vertical" but found that this deos not feel right. I believe that the brake pedals need to be fwd of the vertical by a suitable amount. I tried them at 5 degrees but even that didn't seem enough. Of course what I am aiming for is not accidentally using the brake pedals when applying rudder.
I have done full scale sketches showing my interpretation of the geometry. They also show some simple angle scraps which I am using to set up the required angle. But I cant figure how to attach these sketches to this inquiry.
The setting of pedal angle appears to be a process of trial and error.
Anyway my question is has anybody done any similar geometry exercises, and especially has anybody with a good setup measured the brake pedal angle relative to the same rudder pedal angle with brakes off?"
Due to rudder pedal geometry this angle is different for the LH & RH pedals.
I would be very grateful for any input including telling me that I am being too darned fussy.
Thanks team,
Graham
Blenheim
New Zealand
I have just bled my brakes for the first time on my 15 year old project to slow build my RV6. Prior to this I had set the BRAKE pedals to "vertical" but found that this deos not feel right. I believe that the brake pedals need to be fwd of the vertical by a suitable amount. I tried them at 5 degrees but even that didn't seem enough. Of course what I am aiming for is not accidentally using the brake pedals when applying rudder.
I have done full scale sketches showing my interpretation of the geometry. They also show some simple angle scraps which I am using to set up the required angle. But I cant figure how to attach these sketches to this inquiry.
The setting of pedal angle appears to be a process of trial and error.
Anyway my question is has anybody done any similar geometry exercises, and especially has anybody with a good setup measured the brake pedal angle relative to the same rudder pedal angle with brakes off?"
Due to rudder pedal geometry this angle is different for the LH & RH pedals.
I would be very grateful for any input including telling me that I am being too darned fussy.
Thanks team,
Graham
Blenheim
New Zealand