Rudder pedals?

[TJay 1041]

Hey guys I have read a few posts where you guys say things like rudder pedal brake mod. or updated rudder pedals, where can I find more info on this.

[dholly 718]

If you are talking about simple pedal only mods (there are lots of how-tos for improving overall brake system efficacy as well), here's what I did on my KF3 and 4-1200.

http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/641-model-iii-rudder-pedal-mod/

http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/1628-model-4-rudder-pedal-mod/

[C5Engineer 1170]

If you search pedal geometry you will get some good hits. This thread contains some good info.

 

http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/1051-brake-pedal-modifications/?hl=%2Bpedal+%2Bgeometry#entry6187

[TJay 1041]

thanks guys that is great info, i think i will just weld on the bottom part of the E to mine and call it good

[EDMO 1078]

TJay,

There was a mandatory SB on the vertical tube that holds the pedals - weld small triangles where the V-tube welds to the main bottom support cross tube. I may have posted it in files and forms?

If later on, you find that your brakes don't hold on static runnup, come back to here and read what the other guys have done, or go to the Matco site and study the ratios - or both.

EDMO

I didn't find it in files and forms - guess I posted it somewhere else? I cant find it, maybe someone knows where it is?

Guess I could post it again if you cant figure out what I tried to say.

Edited 10 Mar 2015 by Ed In Missouri

[TJay 1041]

thanks ed i can probably figure it out

[EDMO 1078]

TJay,

I think I may have sent the two mandatory service bulletins to you with the wing pages.

The other one is for the triangles on the elevators.

EDMO

Edited 10 Mar 2015 by Ed In Missouri

[dholly 718]

All the Kitfox Service Letters and Service Bulletins are readily available on their website.

http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com/FAQ-Tech.htm

[EDMO 1078]

Doug,

On that site you listed, go to supersport pricing, and its $4395 for landing gear kit.

EDMO

[High Country 69]

While you are adding gussets to the uprights you should add some support bands to the rudder cable attach horns as well this is another area that has been known to give away. also its not a bad idea to have a small tab on the inside pedal to keep your feet off of the v bars in the center of the plane (on Avids anyways I'm assuming KF is the same)