From: CHRISTOPHER_ZAVATSON@udlp.com
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 07:33:56 -0500
Message-ID: <00141539.C21254@udlp.com>
Subject: LC20 Dual Rudder Controls
To: Lancair.list@olsusa.com
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     Angier,
     
     I spent many hours fighting this issue.  I have the dual system 
     installed.  The forces required to move the rudder were so great that 
     you lost all feel for the rudder.  After touch done it was nearly 
     impossible to avoid engaging the brakes while trying to move the 
     rudder.
     I'll skip all the intermediate steps and describe the final 
     configuration.  I have completely removed the return springs on the 
     pilot side adjustable rudder pedals.  I did add two long, very week 
     tension springs between the pedals and the firewall just to keep them 
     from falling backwards with your feet removed.  I took the return 
     springs on the passenger side and ground out the ID to reduce the 
     material cross section from about .110 to .080.  I also lubed the 
     nylon guide tubing with LPS2.  With these changes the dual system 
     feels like the single set up with standard parts.  As I was working 
     through this(9 months ago), Lancair was working on getting lighter 
     return springs for the adjustable rudder pedal assemblies.  I am now 
     happy with the rudder force and feel.
     
     Chris Zavatson
     N91CZ