[simpits-tech] Save the spare change...

Gene Buckle simpits-tech@simpits.org
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 10:43:19 -0700 (PDT)


If it's anything like My F-15, there is a loading "cartridge" that
supplies the physical, non-variable load to the pedals.

g.


On Fri, 4 Oct 2002, Matt Bailey wrote:

> Ah an F-16, ok. Is the pressure fixed by hydraulics or something, or is
> it a direct link (and hence variable pedal load)? Just curious.
>
> 	-Matt Bailey
>
> Marv De Beque wrote:
> >
> > Actual measurements I made on two different sets of real F-16 rudder
> > assemblies.
> >
> > --
> >
> > > From: Matt Bailey <mattb@rtccom.net>
> > > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > > Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 23:28:09 -0500
> > > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Save the spare change...
> > >
> > > Ehh, 100lbs? Where you getting that data?
> > >
> > > -Matt Bailey
> > >
> > > Marv De Beque wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Real pedals require about 100 lbs. to push the pedal 0.600" in any one
> > >> direction  (left or right).
> > >>
> > >> Do these pedals have the same force requirements?
> > >>
> > >> Oh, toe brakes require 40 to 45 lbs to fully depress.
> > >>
> > >> I am curious if they captured that aspect of the design?
> > >>
> > >> Marv
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