Control stick lock

[Kitfox Pilot]

I am in the process of making a stick lock and wondered who has one and would share a pic of how theirs work. I use the seat belts right now, but I don't really like this but it's better than watching the controls flop in the breeze.
Thanks

[Dave S]

KP,

Try a search on "control stick lock" - several of our members came up with different different ways of doing it including a well engineered one by Highwing and another neat one which locks both the control stick and rudder with a single cabin device.

PS - I am still doing the seat belt and rudder rope to get by

[airlina]

Hi Harlan, Over the last 20 years , I have tried several control lock configurations like the seat belts, bungee cords, etc , but was never happy with their security or functionality. I finally did some research and found what I feel is the perfect solution for my Series 5 . The lock is simply to install , simple to lock in place for use , lightweight (stows in the bag sack pocket) and super secure with no control surface flopping. Sold by a co. called "Pride of ownership products LLC" for $75. Sorry about having to fly knife edge to view the picks but I'm clueless as to getting them straight and level. Bruce N199CL

[jiott]

Harlan, I still use the seat belts for the stick lock and have no problem with that, so I have nothing to add on that score.
However, I do use a neat little rudder lock that I saw years ago, but don't remember who to credit with it. The photos show how it is made and used:

[jiott]

Sorry, I needed to add a few more photos.
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[Kitfox Pilot]

Thanks Bruce and Jim, I see more clearly how to do it. Attaching to the panel never crossed my pee brain but that makes it much easier. The rudder lock is very easy to do also. Thanks again.