re: Affixing the passenger control stick permanently.
http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/sb07-2-6.pdf
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From the PDF file:
http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/sb07-2-6.pdf
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From the PDF file:
This one is described (at least in the topic subject) as a service bulletin. SBs are essentially optional even for certificated airplanes.airguy said:One word - Experimental. Build it your way.
Are these available on the open market? My pax stick has a 10-32 bolt in it now, but I'd prefer something just a tad easier to remove.Ironflight said:My rear stick is secured with a PIP pin - it takes a push of the button and a pull of the pin to remove it - two distinct actions. Same thing thing used all over the place in things like the Space Shuttle. (In fact, exactly like ones used all over in the Space Shuttle... )
Paul
They are used extensively and make life easier. However, it's not recommended for essential applications, i.e., standing rigging. The pins can and will fail, particularly with wear. So, it's find for the Pax stick, but not the PIC stick!Davepar said:I've seen those pins used on a sailboat. You might try a good marine store.
I've been thinking of perhaps doing the same thing. What did you do with the ring? Does it just flop around without getting hung up on anything? I don't have the parts in front of me so I'm having a hard time visualizing the potential gotchas.BillC said:I had looked at the push button release pins but didn't the large head so went with a ring grip quick release pin. McMaster-Carr #98404A011 not only much smaller but lower cost $1.93. 3/16" dia and 1.1" grip length.
I'm not flying yet but just playing with the stick I can't where it gets close enough to anything to cause an issue. I may just tie wrap the ring to the stick. That will assure that there are no problems.mburch said:I've been thinking of perhaps doing the same thing. What did you do with the ring? Does it just flop around without getting hung up on anything? I don't have the parts in front of me so I'm having a hard time visualizing the potential gotchas.
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