Mine LNC2 pedals were very stiff. I had the most difficulty during high
speed taxi, landing and takeoff rolls, but it also diminished the "feel"
needed for smooth control in flight.  After studying the system for a while
I decided to try unhooking the spring from the tab on the crossbar
(effectively the same as eliminating the spring altogether) and found it to
be a great improvement in control.  The cables running through the fuselage
are slack and make more noise.  It is very important to see that they have a
clear run; there is nothing for them to catch on.  In a perfect world I'd
have a lighter spring, just enough to hold the pedals up and keep light
tension on the cables, but I have not found the lack of tension to be a
problem in 100 hours.

Jack Dysart

-----Original Message-----
From: Harper Jones [mailto:flyboy@oregontrail.net]
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:12 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: springs on rudder pedals

Does anybody have any suggestions what to do about the mondo big springs
on the second version of the factory rudder pedals.  I have a Lancair
320 in the endless build mode.  It has the dual pedal setup and the
friction with both of the pedals hooked up is REALLY heavy.  What have
folks done to alleviate the situation?  Any help would be great.

Harper Jones II
Pendleton, OR
L-320