adjustable rudder pedals

[Flybyjim]

I am ready to set the rudder pedals and install the cables. When setting the levers in the middle position how much change is there in inches of the pedals when moving the adjustable levers one notch? I am wondering for a person at 5' 5" would it be better to set the levers at a different position than the middle notch to bring the pedals a bit closer to the pilot?

[efwd]

Im 5’4””. I think youll just want to set it up as prescribed. Mine arent rigged yet but having flown with Stick and Rudder I didnt have any problem given the seat cusions used will put you at the correct position. I just ordered my booster seat last week. Im not ashamed of using a “booster” seat. Im Ok being short. I’ll be flying my own airplane and my six foot tall friends will just have to get in, buckle up and shut up!

[Flybyjim]

Thanks for the reply.

[Maverick]

I am building from a series 5 kit that I bought from the original purchaser. He did not intend to include the adjustable rudder pedals but, I build a KF5 15 years ago and I too did not include the adjustable rudder pedals on that kit however, I did get the kit so, I have the parts below that I would like to use on this build.

My problem is that the manual does not include instructions for the adjustable rudder pedal system. What I need is to see what it looks like and if possible get the parts list for the additional items that I don't have. Any help would be much appreciated.

[aviator79]

The manual is Kitfox's proprietary information, so the best thing to do would be to ask them for the parts and instructions. I'm sure they can get you squared away.

[Esser]

Looks like you have everything you need except the handle detent brackets. You are going to need to cut down your horns on your rudder torque tubes. Those pulleys go on the torque tubes now. You will need to fabricate a piece of strapping so the cables can in advertently jump off the pulleys.

What happens is the cable comes from the rudder, goes around the pulley, and connects to the handle. You will need to make brackets for the indent of those handles that will be almost identical to the flap handle bracket except 5 positions instead of 3.

Set up your cables so the rudder is as close to the firewall as you want it when the handle is in the most forward position. Once that is set, when you pull on the handle, the pedals will move closer. I hope this explanation makes sense.

[Esser]

I don't have a great picture showing this but hopefully these pictures help...

[Maverick]

Big help. Thanks. If someone has pics of a complete installation I will appreciate seeing the cable attachments to the levers. I think from the pics below I know what to do but want to be sure.

[Esser]

When I get home from work I'll try to remember to take a picture.

[rv9ralph]

Check the assembly manual at Kitfox.com website. It shows the SS7 but it may help guide you in the right direction. To get there from the home page, click on - Aircraft Kits - SS7 - Assembly Manual - Fuselage. The directions are around page 45 and also in Appendex A.

Ralph

[efwd]

I think Josh forgot to post a picture.;)

[rv9ralph]

Maybe Josh is still at work.

[Esser]

Unfortunately still at work for an hour!

[Maverick]

Ralph, I didn't know about the manual. It has the special instructions. Thanks all for your help.
Maverick.

[tmccaa]

I don't have a great picture showing this but hopefully these pictures help...

I know this is old tread but perhaps I can get a response. Are the AN3 bolds supposed to go through the 5/16" spacers. I can't see the spacers in this pic. If so they need to be drilled out?

[tmccaa]

I am referring to Page 41 in series 7 manual. Bushings p/n 81515 5/16". If the an3 hw is supposed to go through these, they need to be drilled out? Also, why are there 6 bushing?

[bumsteer]

I'll see if I can't help sort this out. Assuming you are talking about the adjustable rudder detent bracket (pg 37 in on-line manual), the AN3 does indeed go thru the bushing/spacer. They are tight if I remember correctly ( I'm building a 5). There are 6 bushings because 2 are used on the flap detent bracket. Hope this helps.

Rick