Sky Designs
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One of the things we love about our RV’s is their exquisite control feel. Because most maneuvering happens in roll, anything that can be done to reduce friction and free-play in the aileron control system is particularly desirable.
New Product Announcement: Sky Designs has developed a set of aileron bellcrank brackets that allow for the bellcranks on RV-7, -8, -10, & -14 to rotate on ball bearings rather than bronze bushings...just like the RV-4 & 6 have always been.
The anodized brackets feature sealed ball-bearing units that are maintenance free, have essentially zero free-play, and reduce friction in the aileron control system. Large diameter flanges on the aluminum bellcrank bushings serve to keep the bellcranks fully captured between the brackets in the event of a failed bearing.
Installation even on an already finished and flying aircraft is straightforward and can be accomplished in an afternoon.
The $189 kit comes with everything you see in the photo plus a set of installation instructions. We have them in-stock and ready to ship - just in time for Valentine's Day! Go to: https://www.skydesigns.aero/products
New Product Announcement: Sky Designs has developed a set of aileron bellcrank brackets that allow for the bellcranks on RV-7, -8, -10, & -14 to rotate on ball bearings rather than bronze bushings...just like the RV-4 & 6 have always been.
The anodized brackets feature sealed ball-bearing units that are maintenance free, have essentially zero free-play, and reduce friction in the aileron control system. Large diameter flanges on the aluminum bellcrank bushings serve to keep the bellcranks fully captured between the brackets in the event of a failed bearing.
Installation even on an already finished and flying aircraft is straightforward and can be accomplished in an afternoon.
The $189 kit comes with everything you see in the photo plus a set of installation instructions. We have them in-stock and ready to ship - just in time for Valentine's Day! Go to: https://www.skydesigns.aero/products