Rudder Pedal extensions

mculshaw · Post by **mculshaw** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:44 pm

Has anyone come across any temporary rudder pedal extensions?

I have a former student, now licensed, who is a short guy - 5'0" tops
He wants to be checked out in the 172 but he has a tough time reaching the pedals in the bigger plane. He did his initial training in the C152.

I'm looking for any information on these possible extensions?
Anyone else has simmilar issue? hear of anything?

Many thanks,
Mc

flyinhigh · Post by **flyinhigh** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 7:59 pm

well I know some that put a cushion behind there back to move themselves forward to the pedals, as I use to be on of the ones having to do it.

Right Seat Captain · Post by **Right Seat Captain** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 8:49 pm

I ditto the above.

The only plane I've ever seen rudder extensions on was a glider. So I guess it wasn't actually a plane.

pingcat · Post by **pingcat** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:43 pm

Rudder pedal extensions are available for c-172's. The Calgary Flying Club has a couple of sets. They are quite expensive but worth it for the vertically challenged. The PRM there could probably provide you with a part number if you wished to order them or call Cessna directly.

Murph · Post by **Murph** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:42 pm

go to a shoe shop and have then put thicker soles on a pair of cheap runners, i know they can do this because one of my legs used to be shorter than the other, cheaper and more portable than rudder extensions, might help him in the bar too

$1.85 driver · Post by **$1.85 driver** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:00 am

as a vertically challenged pilot meself...I used the pedals on a 172 for part of my training...they cost a lot though, so some flight schools may not be able to (want to) afford them (I heard $500?)

Sooo, another instructor of mine (also on the short side) encouraged me to quit using them...you'll have a hell of a time finding them to use out in the industry. Very good point.

I used a cushion, only a couple inches thick, and that was enough for me. (I am very short, with very short legs) and now that I fly in da bush, I found an old life-preserver cushion to use. Works just fine.

You'll have to encourage him though, it is not as comfortable without those pedals, and feels shitty when you don't use them, but persevere, it all becomes comfortable again after a couple hours.

Hope that helps, but do try and get him away from that idea...if he's 5'0, that's tall enough.

edited for not had my coffee yet this morning.

Northern Flyer · Post by **Northern Flyer** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:55 pm

I'll sell you 7 or 8 inches.

$1.85 driver · Post by **$1.85 driver** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:05 pm

I'll trade you some extra pounds for those inches.

mental vomit · Post by **mental vomit** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 6:18 pm

I thnk Cessna has an equipment list that caters to those of special needs, I would contact them directly, they are usually quite helpful!

185, After the winter we've had, many of us will be trading in those extra pounds! I can barely get my flight helmet on these days

CH124 Driver · Post by **CH124 Driver** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:00 pm

How about an Obus Forme? They don't look as gay as a normal cushion. http://www.comfortchannel.com/prod.itml/icOid/131,

I used to use one when flying Jet Rangers since the pedals didn't move far enough back for me plus it moved me forward into a better position to hold the cyclic.

w squared · Post by **w squared** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:12 pm

If you have problems seeing over the dash, the ObusForme is also available with a formed cushion for your butt. I use one in my car for the additional back support, and found that using it with the bottom cushion is even more of an improvement. Good thing for me that VW's have a fair amount of headroom, because there's no way that I could use that in one of them other compact cars that is engineered for smaller folks.

Pushing Tin · Post by **Pushing Tin** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:50 pm

Hey, if anyone can find a set of extensions for the T.O. give TWA a call, they have a short little newfie that needs them!!!

Tango01 · Post by **Tango01** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:20 pm

I'm short and fat. I'm short and fat. I'm short and fat. I can reach the pedals. I can reach the pedals. I can reach the pedals. I'm drunk. BYE

5x5 · Post by **5x5** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:03 pm

Tango1 - that's step 1, only 11 more to go........

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:31 pm

5x5,

LMFAO!!!!!

But seriously, if someone needs the extra leg length, just wear these!

-istp

netty · Post by **netty** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:06 pm

OMG, do I have advise for you, too many friggin days of dragging a dumb cushin across the ramp in YXL, and crawing out the emerg exit of the 99 to get on top of the wing and check the oil.

best one I had was a seat like the ones they use in gliders

Rudder Pedal extensions

Rudder Pedal extensions

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