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Rear heel rest RV8

Webb

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I copied this mod from my advisor’s plane. Since I am replacing a lot of parts on this second hand kit, I had extra footwells, it was a perfect time to fabricate.

This makes the use of the rear rudder pedals easier. They fold up when not in use or needed. Fold out and raises the foot which enables the rear seater much more comfortable use of those rudder buttons.

There is a left and right since the wells are not square. Finger hole makes them easy to pull to from folded position.
 

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Wow this is ingenious. I haven't closed the floor on my RV8 yet so this looks to be a good project since I have the rear button pedals installed.
 
I copied this mod from my advisor’s plane. Since I am replacing a lot of parts on this second hand kit, I had extra footwells, it was a perfect time to fabricate.

This makes the use of the rear rudder pedals easier. They fold up when not in use or needed. Fold out and raises the foot which enables the rear seater much more comfortable use of those rudder buttons.

There is a left and right since the wells are not square. Finger hole makes them easy to pull to from folded position.

What is your shoe size? I'm curious if this would work with my size 12 feet?
 
Size 12. Project took 3 hours.

Sorry about the clarity but here is the support folded up that is installed. (Not my plane)
 

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