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> I haven't gotten here yet with my project, but have been thinking
>about it.  I thought the most logical way to maximize toe space and to
>still be able to keep the planned slide plate was to start with the
>plate and work backwards.  IOW, take the rudder mounting (slide) plate
>and support it temporarily with wood blocks into a level position.
>Verify its range of motion (and subsequent rudder position adjustment)
>before intstalling the actual subfloor.  Once you've got it in the position
>that provides you with the most toe space and adequate fore/aft
>location, use a straight edge to scribe its upper surface to the fuselage
>wall and the nose gear tunnel.  Use a bullseye level to maintain the
>level of the plate during adjustments.  Drop down from the scribed lines
>an amount equal to the combined thickness of the slide plate and the sub-
>floor and you'll have the upper location of the subfloor support blocks.
>
>Remember, that unless you're a really long legged person, you'll probably
>need to have the rudders located somewhere aft of their forward stop.
>Short pilots can always be moved forward in the seat with the use of
>additional cushions to provide reach JIC the full aft adjustment isn't
>enough for them to get full rudder deflection and proper actuation of
>the toe brakes.
>
>Just some random thoughts.   <Marv>

Thats the problem I'm  6 ft 4 and sitting in a 320 the Saturday before last
(the right seat did not have
rudder pedals) I could almost put my feet on the firewall.

Pine Pienaar
pine@cpro.co.za
Lancair 360 #664



[How about it, you other 6'2"+ LNC2 pilots... what is/was your solution?]

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