FlyingMonkey Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 18 hours ago, okent said: Perfect! I was hoping that was the case. Do you think that long portion that sits under the heels is necessary? Specifically, do you think it keeps the device from rocking upward or do you think the portion under the bars is enough? It will keep your heels from going through or cracking the foot locker door when the rest is in use. There might be other ways to accomplish the same thing with a little thoughtful engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 5 hours ago, AGLyme said: Count me in too please, I will take the 2 pound version ; )..., but I think it is made out of steel, at least the one that I saw. Thanks. I have seen a bunch, and most of them come from the same guy. They are all aluminum, I've never seen a steel one. Steel is a b*tch to cut and work with, you'd need more than standard tools to make them from steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 4 hours ago, FlyingMonkey said: It will keep your heels from going through or cracking the foot locker door when the rest is in use. There might be other ways to accomplish the same thing with a little thoughtful engineering. Ah, makes sense. I knew there had to be a reason for that section. I think I can make that back section and the foot rest their own separate pieces and use the same hinge. I just modeled everything up and will send over the drawings today. Thanks FM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I believe you FM, I didn’t study it hard... at 2 lbs it’s a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Boss Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Prototype is assembled and will see if I can get out to the hangar tomorrow for final fitting. I made it so the bottom plate folds in half to make storage easier, possibly in the hat shelf area. Will post pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSleepy Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 9 hours ago, okent said: Prototype is assembled and will see if I can get out to the hangar tomorrow for final fitting. I made it so the bottom plate folds in half to make storage easier, possibly in the hat shelf area. Will post pics tomorrow. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Fits and is sturdy. I've got pieces for one more. The design fits the pilot side which is narrow compared to the passenger side. The one assembled has a gap on the outboard side and a tiny foot could get past the rest but you'd have to work at it. Could be made wider but might not fit on the pilot side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Interestingly, it looks like there used to be one in my plane. There is a grey outline on the floorboard that sure looks like the original model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lane Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Okent, can I buy the extra one from you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Andrew, I've only assembled the one for the passenger side and the other set of plates are for my pilot side. If these size differences are the same with all planes then there really needs to be separate pilot and passenger sizes. I'm happy to upload the prints if anyone wants to make their own but with the size difference between sides I'm not sure it will fit every CTLS. Specifically, for AGLyme and his son, I'd want the foot rest to be wider to isolate the right foot better. Easy fix but would need a new plate cut and fitted (or a patch riveted on). It took me the better part of yesterday to work out the assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lane Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 I’d be very grateful for the plans! Happy to pay for them as I realize you’ve put a lot of work into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 This is starting to become a reality thanks to Okent... great work man ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSleepy Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 This is really cool. I don’t have the equipment to do metal work though. If anyone can make an extra one, let me know what you think is a fair price. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully209 Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Same here.... without skills If anyone has an interest in make a few extra I too would love to pay a fair price Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Willke Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Great idea. I would love to get a set of plans or at least the measurements. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 If a few of you would get some measurements I can see if this pilot/passenger difference is consistent. Measure the width of the flat floor space 2 inches back from the rudder pedal support. It's the roughly 3/8 inch vertical metal piece that the pedal tubes are held in. Also the distance from the support to where the mushroom meets the floor. Measure the passenger side unless someone wants a pilot side too. If these are consistent I can look at getting a small run cut and fabricated. Everyone, I have no idea what liability would be. This would have to be understood as used at your own risk. Just trying to help the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSleepy Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, okent said: If a few of you would get some measurements I can see if this pilot/passenger difference is consistent. Measure the width of the flat floor space 2 inches back from the rudder pedal support. It's the roughly 3/8 inch vertical metal piece that the pedal tubes are held in. Also the distance from the support to where the mushroom meets the floor. Measure the passenger side unless someone wants a pilot side too. If these are consistent I can look at getting a small run cut and fabricated. Everyone, I have no idea what liability would be. This would have to be understood as used at your own risk. Just trying to help the community. Sure, I have the SW. I totally understand the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 My plane is in the shop... 100 hours, hard to believe. Will measure as soon as I get it home. Risk is ours. For me, it is an essential safety item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 Can someone take a pic of the SW footwell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSleepy Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, okent said: Can someone take a pic of the SW footwell? I can probably do this tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 If you put one on the pilot side I'd make it just tall enough for you to rest your heels on, but still allow use of the pedals. If you have a problem you'd be hard pressed to explain to the FAA why you installed a device that blocks access to a vital aircraft control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Thanks for the input. The current rest is 8 inches high. I thought of putting a cord on the rest so it could be flipped down quickly but will shorten it as well. Especially since it's such a rudder driven plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I just need a passenger side rest. On long trips, and when I want to change positions, I put my feet (way) up and rest them against the actual fire wall. It is a bit awkward but works. And in a pinch I can access the pedals quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSleepy Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 6:34 AM, okent said: Can someone take a pic of the SW footwell? Here's the footwell of the 06 SW. Sorry been under the weather both physically and flying. Better now. http://imgur.com/a/KOVOYTQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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