Instead of the stock RV10 rudder pedal system that looks like this:
I chose to purchase a set of rudder pedals from a company called Control Approach, which look like this:
The big advantages of this pedal system (other than the AWESOME LOOKS) are:
- The brake cylinders are moved to the back of the pedal, greatly cleaning up the brake line runs.
- The rudder cable connections are inside the tunnel. The stock system has the rudder cable exit the tunnel the the oval above the access panel cutout. You can see this in the photo above.
- The shape of the pedals themselves will make it easier to work the pedal without activating the brakes. With the stock RV10 setup, I personally have a hard time taxiing without riding the brakes.
- They don’t look like they came out of a 1956 TRACTOR!
Unfortunately, talking to the guy who makes these pedals, I may have bought the last set he makes. The pedals aren’t cheap, but even at the price they are at, so much work goes into each set that it’s been hard for him to turn a profit.
If for some reason he decided to build more of these systems, I can wholeheartedly recommend them. They are works of art!
As for the actual work I did tonight, I just checked that the pedals weren’t preloading the brake cylinders. I also screwed in the 90* hose fittings into the cylinders.
Do you know if these rudder pedals are still available i am planning to start a RV-10 next year
As far as I know, I got the last set that he made. However, it does sound like he is working on a new design that utilizes more of the original rudder pedal parts, but will still look and work as nicely as these pedals do.
Ed,
Thanks for your thoughtful page. I really appreciate your effort.
Just a quick update. I have redesigned the custom pedal system and completed a first batch. It seems that RV builders appreciate the effort, I think there is only one system left available at this point. I will be updating the website and running another batch right away. The new design incorporates CNC billet pedal legs and some new concepts.
Also, I have a replacement pedal for the RV8. They are being well received and I am shipping several sets today. Priced at $175.00
I will send a couple pictures to your email address. I have not completed stock photos for the website yet, but soon. Fun stuff. All the best to my RV builder friends. Paul
Ed, I’m building a Seawind but I really love the look of these pedals. Could you explain the concept on how they work. Seems to be a three concentric tube with a serial spring in the middle to provide the reversing mechanism.
I’ve written to Control Systems but no response.
Best Doug
Control Approach is alive and well and shipping rudder pedals. I talked to Paul on the Phone yesterday