I have adjustables on both sides and would never do it again on the passenger side. Never used them. Also, it's much harder to push the rudder pedals when both sides are installed because you are working against 4 springs instead of 2.
This is in my 320. Really, how much "training" are you going to do in your Legacy? I think you might be better off letting your passengers train better in a Cessna or Piper. As Lance always used to say, "you just don't use the rudder in the air." He was right.
I never use it except on takeoff and climb out. That's it. Except I do use the toe brakes to steer on the ground. I guess this would be a place to have dual rudders but even then, it's not that hard to practice taxiing on the ground if someone is going to switch to the left side.
My vote : NO
You can always add them later if it's really something that bothers you.. Save the weight.
Matt
--- On Mon, 2/15/10, Stan Fields <sdfields@austin.rr.com> wrote:
From: Stan Fields <sdfields@austin.rr.com>
Subject: [LML] Do I need Co-pilot Rudder Pedals
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 2:30 PM
I'm building a Legacy and I'm trying to complete the Rudder controls. At 6'3" I need as much knee and leg room as possible without resting my feet on the exhaust manifold. So, I'm installing the StarFlight hanging rudder pedals. My question to the group is this:
Should I get both pilot and co-pilot rudder pedals?
- Will I need the co-pilot controls for training?
- Many have said they would not let anyone make a right seat landing in their Legacy and most of my passengers could not land the plane regardless.
- Is the value of a single rudder pedal Legacy materially lower than one with dual controls?
- I am installing an air conditioner evaporator/blower behind the panel and could possibly use the space.
- Are there any other considerations?
Stan
http://www.lancairlegacybuilder.com
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