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* The manual only shows how to install the pedals in the forward position. It is also possible to install the pedals one hole further back to accommodate pilots with shorter legs. One can adjust the seat forwards and backwards in the RV-10 but that does not change the distance between the control stick and the pedals. Page 38-10, step 1 shows how to tailor the rudder cable link for the two rudder pedal mounting options which shows it is supported.<br>See also Bob's log entry: [http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=Rocketman&project=2056&category=9613&log=196265&row=3 Relocate Rudder Pedals]<br>See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5633474956773557 FB thread]. | * The manual only shows how to install the pedals in the forward position. It is also possible to install the pedals one hole further back to accommodate pilots with shorter legs. One can adjust the seat forwards and backwards in the RV-10 but that does not change the distance between the control stick and the pedals. Page 38-10, step 1 shows how to tailor the rudder cable link for the two rudder pedal mounting options which shows it is supported.<br>See also Bob's log entry: [http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=Rocketman&project=2056&category=9613&log=196265&row=3 Relocate Rudder Pedals]<br>See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5633474956773557 FB thread]. | ||
* The QuickBuild fuselage might have the holes in the longeron for the Bearing Block Mount Plate F-1039B drilled a little bit off spec which might need adjustment with a round file or match drilling. | * The QuickBuild fuselage might have the holes in the longeron for the Bearing Block Mount Plate F-1039B drilled a little bit off spec which might need adjustment with a round file or match drilling. | ||
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* The RV-14 instructions are generally updated versions of the RV-10 instructions in many ways. They recommend using grease where the rudder pedals rub against the bearing blocks. Since this is also not painted it should reduce any future rusting if applied here. | |||
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