Throttle & cables
Throttle & cables
Here's more work on the gyro.
I'm using a motorcycle throttle for my gyro (ala helicopter collective style). Bought it used off ebay so I'll be replacing the rubber grip with a new one. I also mounted the choke lever further down the "collective". Also mounted is a control panel which is in progress. I wanted to place my engine controls within a hands reach. Now the primer,choke, and throttle are a comfortable reach of my left hand. I custom made the control cables by soldering cable ends ( bought the small, 1/16" carburetor ends and made the handle ends myself from brass rod).
Made a few practice cable ends to work off the learning curve before making the final cables and I can tell you these cables are plenty strong! Is it just me, or does anyone else get a kick out of building stuff like this!
My next task is to come up with a small, adjustable friction control for the throttle. I would also like to wire up a switch or two at the end of the "collective" maybe for a facet fuel pump switch( I want to be able to de-power the redundant facet fuel pump on an emergency engine out landing) and/or prerotator kill switch within a thumbs reach. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Mike