Scott Hersha
Well Known Member
Looking for PIREPS on the ASA UGL. Does it work? Is it easy? Would you recommend it? I have an RV6.
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I picked up an UGL recently and installed it for the first time yesterday. I had read about the requirement for it to be tight. Once tight, it did a great job securing the rudder and elevator. However I found that I could move the stick laterally about 5 inches (with a reasonable amount of force). I’m not sure whether that’s sufficient to protect the ailerons or not. Any comments?
Here’s what I’m thinking……. I ordered the UGL today. I’ll use it as the primary gust lock on a nice day, but supplement it with an external lock for my ailerons on a not so nice day. I’m also not convinced with how robust the roll axis is protected. The external aileron lock is the easiest one to implement. When I’m parked on a ramp on a windy day, or overnight at a location outside, I’ll also install the external aileron lock. I think the other two axis’ will be held securely with the UGL.
Here’s what I’m thinking……. I ordered the UGL today. I’ll use it as the primary gust lock on a nice day, but supplement it with an external lock for my ailerons on a not so nice day. I’m also not convinced with how robust the roll axis is protected. The external aileron lock is the easiest one to implement. When I’m parked on a ramp on a windy day, or overnight at a location outside, I’ll also install the external aileron lock. I think the other two axis’ will be held securely with the UGL.
I'm glad someone started this thread. Has anyone gotten this to work well on an RV7 with large grips? I have CS-8 style grips and the end of the UGL does not fit over the grip. I've set it up so that it's just below the grip but it doesn't seem to get that tensioned "bend" that's described in the ASA video. It mostly works but it seems like it should be a little more secure. I think the angle isn't correct if it gets too low on the stick.