Hello gang, It's been many years that I've dreamed about getting a Pitts. Last week that became reality and now I own a 1969 S-1C that is in my opinion, a pretty nice bird. The plane, as many others, had an accident back 20 years ago but it was rebuild quite nice.
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There is not much need to do to it. I'm definitely changing the harness which now is an old military one with pretty loose latch with a ratchet Hooker. The other things I need to fix are the rudder pedals and to add the missing rudder cable adjustment plate.
Right now the plane is modified to use Cessna rudder pedals. I really don't mind them, however, there is one big issue with them. They protrude about 1 - 1 1/2 inch from where the original design with tubular pedals would have been. With me being 6' 1" every bit of real estate is precious.
I've looked at the plans and they call for a part 510-023 or 1-510-23 rudder plate that is missing on my plane. I'd like to make it as it will be easier to adjust the rudder cable. Neither the plans or the parts catalog list material or dimensions. This will be my starting point so I'll appreciate your help here.
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There is not much need to do to it. I'm definitely changing the harness which now is an old military one with pretty loose latch with a ratchet Hooker. The other things I need to fix are the rudder pedals and to add the missing rudder cable adjustment plate.
Right now the plane is modified to use Cessna rudder pedals. I really don't mind them, however, there is one big issue with them. They protrude about 1 - 1 1/2 inch from where the original design with tubular pedals would have been. With me being 6' 1" every bit of real estate is precious.
I've looked at the plans and they call for a part 510-023 or 1-510-23 rudder plate that is missing on my plane. I'd like to make it as it will be easier to adjust the rudder cable. Neither the plans or the parts catalog list material or dimensions. This will be my starting point so I'll appreciate your help here.
