Rudder Bar

Rudder Bar - Note the heel brake pedals and gas line.

I just noticed that this builder has installed interior rails on the floor. Are these additional to the rails on the exterior?

Dennis' posting

Rudder Bar Support

Sorry, I don't know whose UltraCruiser this is from. Note: Cleco plate in the upper background ... handy way to grab Cleco's one-handed. UC plans probably have changed since the image above.

Louisiana Boys - Foot Pedals.

Is the elevator pushrod polished? Looks like a spacer under the bottom spar. I'm doing something similar. Note: Flutted angles running from the top spar to Bulkhead "B". I'm leaving mine straight.

Louisiana Boys - Light Weight Foot Pedals and Control Cables. Looks nice!

Anti-corrosion coating on bulkhead "B" and "A".

Charles Snyder: Finished rudder pedals using Factory Kit on both UCs

Based on recommendation of the factory, Charles added the lightening holes to save 4 ounces. (Not on plans.) He also remade the vertical brace.

Charles Snyder: Rudder Pushrod and linkage. Bulkhead "B" to the right.

Center Wing Panel nose ribs barely visible at the top. Note: in the factory supplied kit parts, instead of flattening the ends for the linkage, Hummel provides lathed-turned inserts that are a work-of-art.

Is this a factory photo of the parts?

Not shown are four C-Channel stiffeners for the Pedals which the factory supplies. No lightening holes in the heavy bracket (for a saving of 4 ounces). Also the factory supplies all the bolts, nuts, washers and bearings. Snyder used a nylon bearing for smooth rotation.

DeFreze A different approach to the Rudder Bar.

I considered this slick approach which appears to be very rugged. Note: the rudder pushrod is on the right. Heal brakes. With the push-rod to rudder-bar connection so close to the pivot point, a deep bend is required in the rudder bar. This approach offers reduced sensitivity to rudder control which might be a good idea.

Charles Snyder: Rudder pushrods and linkage just behind the seat intersecting Bulkhead "C"

Seat back and center wing aft ribs visible. Also, center-bottom, the angle forming the rear spar for the center wing. Note: Seat back support is placed under the rail to ensure good canopy fit.

Charles Snyder: View of the rudder pushrod adjacent to the seatin area.

Note the shallow bend for maximum elbow room.

Dennsi Brooks - This nice build has provided 1000 hours of flight!

Note: hole to reduce weight, rugged brace and nut plates. See later discussion. Rudder bar is bent to provide full 30-degree rudder in each direction.

Alan Z - Fully completed assembly ready for installation

Note holes in rudder bracket. Missing from the ends are C-Channel stiffeners that were included in the Kit. Not certain they are needed ... weight saving.

Alan Z - Very nice rudder bar installation

Note the bent pushrod along the left side of the cockpit.

Rudder Bracket and Brace

.040 aluminum cut to pattern ... ready for bending, trimming and deburring.

Rudder Bracket and Brace - Cleco Stage, test fit.

Rudder Bracket and Brace before trimming

Comparision of an .040 and .020 braces ... weight increase .5 ounce.

Rudder Pedal Bracket Brace - 0.040 aluminum

Hole on right is off center ... I'll "move" it over by enlarging towards the center before reaming to full size.

Tracing actual rudder throw. Since this photo I've achieved 65-degress.

Bent anti-rotation washer required under pivot bolt.

My rudder bar ... still need to add the pedals.

I'll add the pedals after a trial fit into the seat. If necessary, I will cut down the pedals. But, I found Dennis Brooks' UltraCruiser very roomy and comfortable with the full size pedals.

Three nut plates fastened only to the angle with flush rivets.

The upper nut plate rivets will be replaced. I'm assuming two on the lower angle will suffice. Dennis used more. Two plates are set an an angle so provide adequate clearance from some holes already drilled.