[simpits-tech] Spitfire cockpit questions

[Gene Buckle]

Alex, check out:
http://www.warbirdalley.com/spit.htm

For engineering drawings, you can check out
http://www.spitfirerestoration.com.  This site alone is a goldmine of Spit
goodness. :)

g.


On Wed, 29 May 2002, Wiebe, Alex wrote:

> As mentioned earlier, I have a partially completed spitfire cockpit in my
> basement. I have since been scouring the net for information regarding this
> war bird. I have a couple questions regarding the rudder pedals / leg room.
> In my replica the 'floor' where the rudder pedals would go is open. Looking
> at photos such as this one:
>
> http://www.simpits.org/database/WWII_cockpits/Spit_Mk-IX_1.jpg
>
> it appears there's about 12" from the front of the seat to the edge of the
> panel and about another 8-10" to the back of the rudder pedals. Can anyone
> confirm this? How much travel do the pedals have?
>
> As well, regarding the pedals & the pit in general - how does one climb into
> / out of these things. There's no place to put your feet on the way in or
> out. The pedals appear to be nearly veritical with 2 'ribbed' tubes to rest
> your foot on and a 1" leather strap that hooks over your toes. Does that
> sound about right?
>