From: krnet-bounces@mylist.net To: John Bouyea Subject: KRnet Digest, Vol 346, Issue 156 Date: 10/9/2004 8:59:26 PM Send KRnet mailing list submissions to krnet@mylist.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mylist.net/listinfo/krnet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to krnet-request@mylist.net You can reach the person managing the list at krnet-owner@mylist.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of KRnet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Flap handle Assy (IFLYKRS@aol.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 23:20:55 EDT From: IFLYKRS@aol.com Subject: KR> Flap handle Assy To: krnet@mylist.net Message-ID: <9.35001119.2e9a0497@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Here was my idea for the flap handle or speed brake handle assy. I used a VW emergency brake handle that I welded a 18"pipe to (at the pivot/bearing area) . I then made up two support brakets that are triangle shaped with a stud welded to them at the apex that fit the pipe I.D. These are the hinges for the tube. I located one of the triangles up against the side of the fuse so the handle was near my left leg. The other triangle is attacked to the fuse floor. I then located the center of the floor and marked that corresponding mark on the tube and welded on a simple arm. There is a pushrod (two 3/16 bolts welded together with rod ends on the end) from the end of that arm, through the floor to the speed brake. The ratchet mechanism of the handle has to remain stationary for the handle to work so I have a small piece of metal welded to the left triangle support that hold that mechanism in place. It is easier to build than explain.... I believe there are some picture of it on Buyeas web page about the Gathering. I will try to get some good pics soon or a drawing. The nice thing about it was that I made it and installed it in less than two hours and it didn't cost a dime compared to 160.00 for a linear actuator. It work great and you can physically feel the pressures against it when operating it. It really helps contol descent and reduce float on landings. Love that speed brake! Bill ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ See KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html End of KRnet Digest, Vol 346, Issue 156 *************************************** ================================== ABC Amber Outlook Converter v4.20 Trial version ==================================