Thanks to all who weighed in on
the need for co-pilot rudder pedals. The consensus seems to be that for
instruction, insurance or for the occasional right seat driver that dual
controls should be installed. So I decided to go with the Starflight rudder
pedals because they are somewhat larger and more adjustable. I like the idea of
removing the springs to minimize the pedal force. And I also plan to make
the co-pilot control stick removable.
Stan
Fields
LEG #201
Austin,
Texas
www.lancairlegacybuilder.com
From: Lancair Mailing
List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Bill
N5ZQ
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:26 PM
To:
lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Re: Do I need Co-pilot Rudder
Pedals
Stan,
We
didn’t put right side rudders in our 320 and have not regretted that decision.
When it’s Sue’s leg, she’s in the left seat. When it’s mine, I’m in the left
seat. If right side pilot wants to fly…no problem as long as it’s not a takeoff
or landing. As has been mentioned cruise rudder use in minimal in these
airplanes.
Having
said that, I would remind you that if your insurance company requires any “dual
instruction” you may not be able to use your own airplane for it. The FAR’s
require “fully functioning dual controls” in order for a CFI to provide
instruction. I know that this requirement is sometimes ignored but if the feds
ever got involved (accident investigation, etc) you, and/or your instructor,
might find yourself having an unwanted conversation with an Administrative Law
Judge. Just something else to consider.
Bill
Harrelson
N5ZQ 320
1,750 hrs
N6ZQ
IV under construction
I'm building a Legacy and I'm trying to complete the Rudder controls.
At 6'3" I need as much knee and leg room as possible without resting my feet on
the exhaust manifold. So, I'm installing the StarFlight hanging rudder pedals.
My question to the group is this:
Should I get both pilot and co-pilot
rudder pedals?
- Will I need the co-pilot controls for
training?
- Many have said they would not let anyone make a right seat
landing in their Legacy and most of my passengers could not land the plane
regardless.
- Is the value of a single rudder pedal Legacy materially
lower than one with dual controls?
- I am installing an air conditioner
evaporator/blower behind the panel and could possibly use the space.
-
Are there any other considerations?
Stan
http://www.lancairlegacybuilder.com