REFLECTOR: control stick

[Brian Michalk]

I machined a few pairs.  I think I gave my spares to Mike Deeter.  He 
may still have an extra set.


Lawrence J. Epstein, MD wrote:
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> Where can I get these?
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> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] 
> *On Behalf Of *Jim Agnew
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:42 AM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: control stick
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> All of you looking for a solid stick look at the following site.
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> http://www.tvbf.org/gallery/index.php?dir=airframe_construction%2FFlight%20Controls%2F
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> These bushings at easy to install and are very solid.
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> Jim
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> James F. Agnew
> Jim_Agnew_2 at Yahoo.Com
> Tampa, FL
> Velocity 173 Elite Aircraft Completed & Flying
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Ron Brown <romott at roadrunner.com>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 8:41:25 AM
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: control stick
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> The new control stick is shown in the online manuals.  
> http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/06_EGR.pdf page 6-20 for the 
> Elite. 
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> I had made an extra control stick when I was toying around with 
> handles for the stick.  A friend with a welder made the mod to add the 
> extra strap.  Works good, but there is still a bit of slop in the 
> stick pivot.  But it is not really noticeable when flying.
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> Ronnie
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>     ----- Original Message -----
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>     *From:* Joe Ewen <mailto:Jewen at comporium.net>
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>     *Sent:* Wednesday, November 21, 2007 1:10 AM
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>     *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: control stick
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>     Hi Lou,
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>     I am not flying yet, but when assembling my stick, I had heard
>     discussion about slop in the stick.  I made a couple of parts that
>     seem to effectively eliminate the slop.  That said I have to say
>     it is not yet stood the test of time.  Attached are a couple of
>     pics.  The first of the parts, the second is one of the parts
>     installed on the stick.  The sliding surfaces are polished with
>     P-600 and the washer is Teflon.  The Teflon washer should be the
>     only wear item.
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>     Joe
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>         ----- Original Message -----
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>         *From:* Lou Stedman <mailto:stedmanlou at adelphia.net>
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>         *To:* Reflector Velocity <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
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>         *Sent:* Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:41 PM
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>         *Subject:* REFLECTOR: control stick
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>         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.
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>         Lou Stedman
>         Velocity N7044Q
>         Olean, NY
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