REFLECTOR: Toe brake question

[Brett Ferrell]

Andy,

They can be made to work either way.  I was inclined to leave out the
cross-connect myself, but Elizabeth really likes being able to rest her
toes on the pedals in flight without deploying the rudders.  Just
something to consider.

Brett

Andy Millin wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I'm installing toe brakes.  I am inclined to leave the pivot mechanism off.
> I like the idea of deploying both rudders simultaneously.  That being said,
> I am not flying, so I may be putting more value on this than it deserves.
>
> I am starting to see the pivot has a dual role.  It also works as a
> standoff; holding the pedals away from the canard bulkhead.
>
> Has anyone installed the toe brakes without the pivot arm?  Is the tension
> of the rudder spring enough to hold the pedals out?  Does the weight of the
> pedals (I have the cast aluminum pedals) cause the rudders to want to
> deploy?  Without the pivot can you deploy the brakes without deploying the
> rudder?
>
> Any feedback on any point with the toe brakes would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
>
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