Single seat cockpit

[Jess]

Shawn,
I notice you are making a generic flight deck so what I'm about to say may not apply to your aircraft(s).

Although your idea for the idle "stop" portion of your collective lever will work, the button assembly will not mimic the real throttle/detent correctly if you are planning to use it with say the Bell 206 or the DodoSim 206.

In your layout, for starting the engine, it appears that you have to first push the button and hold it down to roll the throttle from the "off" (closed) position to the idle position.

In the real 206 aircraft, the button will already be down, (pushed in and held by the mechanism) when in the "closed throttle" position. So when you introduce the fuel to start the engine, you roll the throttle grip towards the idle position until the button "pops up" on it's own.

Just wanted to clarify for those who might be building for the Bell 206 type.

Jess

[Shawn]

Crap, I couldn't count the number of times I've been in a Jet Ranger during startup and always thought the were pushing that button down to roll the throttle to the 6% mark. I guess I just assumed that because they had there finger on the button, they were pressing it as well. I know the pilots are always ready to roll the throttle off in the result of a hot start. Thanks for the clarification Jess, I'll see if I can't fix this with some JB-Stick weld and a file.

Shawn

[Shawn]

I gotta thank you again Jess. The fix was easy, I just filed down the constriction to open up the slot and re-filed a new slot at the end, I also got the added bonus of a few more mm's of travel for the throttle control.



Quick question, how do I embed youtube video's into a post? Got it, I was using the wrong code.

Thanks
Shawn

[Shawn]

I wrapped the throttle handle in cork and finished the button (bolt) with JB-Weld and smoothed it with a file and sandpaper in my drill press. I painted the button and then tried a coat of clear lacquer, it gave it a nice shiny look so I think I will finish all the parts this way.



The holes for the buttons and encoders have been cut in the co-pilot panel and the first coat of paint applied.



It's soon going to be time to warm up the soldering iron, I'm really looking forward to trying out the radio and weather radar with working buttons.

[Shawn]

I drove for 7 hours today to go pick up my new (new to me) lathe. As far as I can tell it's in excellent shape, it runs smooth with no vibrations or odd noises. It needs a good cleaning but I'm really looking forward to learning more about this new tool.



I couldn't help myself and had to turn one piece before I started the cleanup of the unit. I wasn't happy with using a bolt for the button on my throttle release mechanism so I tried turning a new one, a little more practice is required but I can already see the potential



While I'm here, I finished the two panels, just need to start on the main panel that these will insert into.

[Ronson2k9]

Very nice work. Your lathe looks cool. There are definitely times I wish I had one of those.

[Shawn]

Finally got the pedals finished, sturdy but not much to look at I'm afraid. Beauty is in the eye of the builder I guess

[Ronson2k9]

Where did you get the aircraft tie rod ends if I may inquire. Still nice looking foot pedals.

[Shawn]

Princess Auto here in Canada carry a selection of rod ends, it's becoming my new favorite store for simulator parts. I buy the threaded rod in longer sections and just cut to length what I need.

[Ronson2k9]

I'm in Canada too that's why I asked hehe.. There is a Princess Auto not to far from my home.. thanks for the info.