REFLECTOR: control stick

[Scott Derrick]

Yes just the stick.

There might be a picture of it on the reflector gallery.

Scott

Lou Stedman wrote:
> Thanks Scott. Do I replace just the stick?
> 
> Lou Stedman
> Velocity N7044Q
> Olean, NY
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 9:15 PM
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: control stick
> 
> 
>> Lou,
>>
>> the factory has an upgraded version that is supported on both sides with
>> a welded on C angle brace..
>>
>> Its a pretty cheap fix to buy a new one ans swap it out.
>>
>> Scott
>>
>>
>> Lou Stedman wrote:
>>> I have developed a bit of slop in my control stick, about 1/4" at the
>>> top of the stick. I have traced the problem to wear between the control
>>> stick and the torque tube. My bird is one of the early models so I
>>> expect this is not a uncommon situation. Short of replacing the stick
>>> and/or the tube, is there a better fix? I had thought about using a
>>> tapered pin but with the for and aft movement of the stick, I don't
>>> think that would work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Lou Stedman
>>> Velocity N7044Q
>>> Olean, NY
>>>
>>>
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