Control stick position / length
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Control stick position / length
Anyone have trouble pushing the stick all the way forward??
I am average height ( 5’10”) and with seat all the way forward, I can not push the stick all the way to the stop (with seat belt tight).
Anyone put an S curve in their stick?
I am average height ( 5’10”) and with seat all the way forward, I can not push the stick all the way to the stop (with seat belt tight).
Anyone put an S curve in their stick?
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
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Goal: 15mph no wind
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Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Control stick position / length
Purchase the curved sticks from Just Aircraft.
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Re: Control stick position / length
Hahaha
Thanks
They really should have a list of updated items on the website!
How much is the offset?
Thanks
They really should have a list of updated items on the website!
How much is the offset?
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N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Control stick position / length
I am a short man, 5’ 7’, I usually fly with my seat 1 both back, and when Chris Wallen & I built my plane I had my Control stick bent back so I could easily push forward and pick up the tail. My offset is about 2 to 3 inches. It works great. I can’t find a photo right now but I could go get a picture and post it later.
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Re: Control stick position / length
Here is a picture showing my offset, I would have like it to be a little more, but it works fine. I have no issues with full deflection.
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Re: Control stick position / length
Thanks Paul!
I forget, did you have your new seat cushion made thicker in the back?
I forget, did you have your new seat cushion made thicker in the back?
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Control stick position / length
Here is a pic of mine. Hard to tell from the pic but my offset is close to 3 inches.
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Re: Control stick position / length
This is what I ended up with.
2” offset
2” offset
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SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Control stick position / length
Do these stick modifications hamper full back movement?
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Re: Control stick position / length
Shawn,
Did you use a tubing bender or some other method?
Did you use a tubing bender or some other method?
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Re: Control stick position / length
Yes
I used a tube bender for 7/8 OD mechanical tubing (powered). This stuff is really tough to bend.
Will check full travel later tonight.
I used a tube bender for 7/8 OD mechanical tubing (powered). This stuff is really tough to bend.
Will check full travel later tonight.
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind