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kitfoxnick

Joined: 13 Apr 2008
Posts: 33
Location: Northern Maryland

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject: Big Foot Rudder Mods

I want to see if any body has any Mods for us larger footed folks.

Thanks,

Nick W

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Tom Jones

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 752
Location: Ellensburg, WA

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:01 am Post subject: Re: Big Foot Rudder Mods

 	  nick4853 wrote: 	
		  I want to see if any body has any Mods for us larger footed folks.

Thanks,

Nick W 	




Nick, bare feet.  Sorry couldn't resist.  



I have the same problem.  It was a significant issue when I first started flying my Kitfox.  The tip of my right shoe would catch on the fuselage tubing or throttle reverser bell crank right above it.  I couldn't apply right brake or right rudder on landings a few times and it got pretty exciting.



I ware shoes with the least sole and toe sticking out in front I could find and make it a point o be sure my toes are just touching the top of the brake pedal when I start the take off roll and the approach to land.  With about 70 hours in my kitfox now it doesn't seem to be an issue.

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kitfoxnick

Joined: 13 Apr 2008
Posts: 33
Location: Northern Maryland

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: Big Foot Rudder Mods

That's what I've been doing.  I find boating shoes tend to work the best.

I have about 70 hrs also but definitely aware of my feet and the brakes on final.  I have the older style c pedals.  The other thing is the rudder cable attach point gets in the way to.  Just wondering if somebody came up with a different design.

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kitfox !V-1200
Rotax 912ul

Ken Potter

Joined: 18 Aug 2007
Posts: 85
Location: Lanark, Ontario

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: Big Foot Rudder Mods

Nick;



I have size 11 1/2 feet and original Model II rudder pedals and brakes.  I'm still under construction but spent a lot of time sitting in the cockpit, checking out the ergonomics (and making engine noises).  Bottom line was that my feet did not fit the rudder pedals and I knew I'd be in trouble because every time I depressed the pedals, the brakes depressed also.  Solution was to adjust the Matco cylinders as far as it would go, measure, and then I cut the brake pedals, bent them about  25 degrees forward, and welded them in that position.  Result,  the balls of my feet contact the pedals but  my toes are off the brakes.  When I apply my toes to the brake pedals they are just right... in fact they feel almost exactly like the C-150 brakes I trained on so many years ago!!!   If you like I can post or send pics.



Cheers

Ken

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Model II, No. 483
Rotax 582, C-Box,
99% Complete
C-FJKP
Lanark, Ontario

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