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

[Chris Crowley]

Just curious if that measurement was with power on or off? 100 pounds sounds
like a lot of pressure.


Chris Crowley


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From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Matt Bailey
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 10:48 AM
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Save the spare change...


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