Good point, Graham. The removeable bulkhead, together with the starboard
tunnel access hole now provided with the XS cockpit modules, should give all
the accessibility needed for the valve. And, perhaps, the rudder pulleys as
well.
Shaun
----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Singleton" <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Assistance with a mysterious reinforcement...
> >while studying the problem, I think this may be - ergonomically - the
> >optimum location for the valve,
> >esp. if you are using the Andair valve.
> > the tunnel foot position requires you to use your right (nonflying)
> >hand in a simpler motion.
> >The Andair valve also requires that you raise a lock knob to turn the
> >selector, which is far easier to
> >do when it's flat on the floor. And it's easier to read as well.
> >Disadvantages: you have to drill another access hole in the floor behind
> >the wheel wheel to access the connectors.
>
> IMHO it makes more sense to fit a removeable bulkhead at the rear of the
> wheel slot. I made it curved to wrap round the wheel. It pays at a later
> date, flying from muddy fields, to have a mudguard above the wheel so
don't
> make it so tight there's no room for it.
>
> Graham
>
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