Ideas for a gust lock mechanism?

[samo]

does anyone know where I can get a flight control lock for my P2008?  

[MarkGregor]

There is not a gust lock available from Tecnam. There are some universal gust locks out there but none that I really like. The best method is to use the seat belt to pull the stick all the way back. Doesn't look the best but is the factory recommendation.

I doubt we will see any gust locks from the factory or aftermarket due to liability. Yes aviation manufacturers have been sued for pilots leaving the gust lock on while trying to take off. My demo P2010 is still in Florida and I don't remember what it had for gust lock if any.

Sorry I do not have a better answer!

Mark

[Flocker]

May 20, 2016 0:46:17 GMT samo said:

does anyone know where I can get a flight control lock for my P2008?  

Welcome Samo. Where are you located? Tell us about your '08.

[samo]

I'm in Omaha, NEbraska. I grew up in Idaho and will be returning in a few years so I chose the turbo high altitude version. Love the power. I'm dreaming of course (still learning to fly), but someday I'd love to feel that power lift me out of Johnson creek after a beautiful day fishing on the middle fork
For now, I wet my pants if I exceed 100 knots.. hehe

[samo]

Thanks Mark.

I'm thinking a simple nylon strap with an adjustable buckle will work. Wrap it around one rudder peddle and the stick on the same side. That way it would be hard to get in the airplane without first removing it.

[Cluemeister]

We did the seat belt around the stick approach in Sebring. Worked fine except you had to re-adjust the seat belt when you got in.

[timb]

Samo, I'm making one for my P2008 using 1" nylon strap with a quick disconnect single adjust plastic buckle that will run thru a seat belt tongue with a loop for each stick.

The way it will works is you snap in the tongue to one of your two female seat belt clips then place a loop over each stick then pull tight on the adjustable quick release.

I just ordered the parts I need, should arrive in a couple of days. If it works well I will post a picture and Iv'e got enough parts for more than one, will cost under $10.

timb

[mackattack]

Cool - I'm guessing either the seat belt trick or Tim's solution would also work in the Astore ...

[Flocker]

I used one of these last weekend and it worked very well. I wrapped it around the back of the seat and connected the hooks on the side near the stick.

[timb]

Samo, here's what I came up with. There's a loop to go over the stick and a seatbelt tongue to fit in the planes seatbelt holder, it just takes a few seconds to put on and adjust so the stick is held full back and with one on each stick there is no side to side movement. (weighs less than 6 oz. total)

I could add a strap to the rudder pedal to keep the stick where the elevator would be neutral but probably not needed.

Tim

    

[Flocker]

Jun 28, 2016 13:55:55 GMT timb said:

Samo, I'm making one for my P2008 using 1" nylon strap with a quick disconnect single adjust plastic buckle that will run thru a seat belt tongue with a loop for each stick.

The way it will works is you snap in the tongue to one of your two female seat belt clips then place a loop over each stick then pull tight on the adjustable quick release.

I just ordered the parts I need, should arrive in a couple of days. If it works well I will post a picture and Iv'e got enough parts for more than one, will cost under $10.

timb

Where did you get the parts?

[Cluemeister]

Creative solution!

[timb]

I already had the webbing and ordered the adjustable plastic clips from Amazon (bag of 25), the seatbelt tongue's came from Ebay 2 for about $9.00 free shipping.

I can make you a set if you want, I'll just have to order the seatbelt tongue's. I have a heavy duty sewing machine for the sewing.

Tim

[Cluemeister]

Tim, separate question. Where are your headset jacks located? I don't see them where I would expect between the seatbacks.

[timb]

Cluemeister, the headset jacks are on the panel - pilots side lower left of the Garmin G3X - passenger side lower right of the engine monitor.

Thats the location they used to use.

Tim