Towealth Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 I saw a 2012 CTLS that had an aluminum hinged plate that slid under the rudder peddles on passenger side. It was awesome when it was folded over the peddles provided a comfortable foot rest. It could be folded back allowing use of the rudder peddles from the right seat. I would really appreciate any help finding where I can acquire this. I have a 2009 CTLS that I believe is the same as the 2012 on the peddle assembly. Attached is a photo of what I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 I have one for the passenger side on my CTSW. I don't think the maker is making them anymore. I'm working on one for the pilot side on my airplane now. It's a modified design that will be smaller and lighter, and should allow access to the floor locker. Once it's done and tested I will release templates for the parts and construction instructions in case anybody wants to build one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 My hangar mate was making them. He isn't making them any longer. They are nice to have at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Again, I can make them!!! Get me drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 There are no drawings. he did this out of his head. You'll need to have someone loan you one. he cut the first couple out with a bandsaw. That's extremely labor intensive. He used his Nephew that has a high pressure water cutter to do all the rest. Matter of fact Justin who lives in CO. may have the template. I'll have to ask. I don't know cost and you may need to get 4-6 at a time? he just cuts them out and you'll have to assemble them. You would still most likely need one to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Cost depends on how it's built. Does it use all straight edges? If so, that makes it a lot cheaper because I can just use a sheet metal shear to cut the sheets and run the edge along a polisher to get rid of the sharp edges really fast. Even if it's steel, I have access to some shears that can do thin steel too. I could make my own from scratch but I'm still not entirely sure what is being accomplished. Just keeping people's feet off the pedals? It looks like it folds over out of the way too. I could probably do some simple mods so it doesn't block the cargo door. Template, drawings, it will all work the same. I just need a base to work from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 yes it keeps people's feet off the pedal whether it's the pilot's desire or the passenger. It tips down out of the way so you have full access to the peddles. It can block the pedals if you put something on the floor so they can't be interfered with. It slides under the pedals and it can be removed in 5 seconds. It is slotted to help alignment and from inadvertent movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 The slotting makes things a little more complex but I think I could work around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 They are made of 0.060" aluminum plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhanson Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 I am looking at the "ORIGINAL"; have yet to use it, maybe to stop the fire bottle from tangling with the pedals. Think out of the box; does not have to made of metal. RH SEZ AD CLSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Legos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 There was a version made from PVC tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 There was a version made from PVC tubing. I looked at that, as well as lexan/plexi/delrin/nylon sheet. In the end metal was just easier to work with for me, since I had the tools and experience with aluminum. Not to mention most other materials have to be much thicker to avoid too much flexing, which becomes obtrusive. Phenolic sheet would work, but it's heavier than aluminum and more of a PITA to shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Ed's talking about some 3/4" tubing that was pushed together with fittings that held the passengers feet back off the pedals. It wasn't in flight folding and wasn't a solid plate that could keep things on the floor out of the pedals. It was more a less just a bar to put your feet on. I used these too for a short while until my hangar mate came up with the other design. If you search the forum you will find videos of this that I posted a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 http://ctflier.com/index.php?/topic/1335-swiveling-passenger-footrest-prototype/ and http://ctflier.com/index.php?/topic/1716-ct-stabilator-gust-lock/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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