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- Matt Gunsch
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27 Nov 2025 11:41 #1
by Matt Gunsch
A&P, IA, PPSEL
too many years GA and Warbird Maint
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Replied by Matt Gunsch on topic SK-21 rudder kit
remove the kit, reconnect the rudder cables and rig, and you are done,
A&P, IA, PPSEL
too many years GA and Warbird Maint
Check out the Ercoupe Discussion group on facebook
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- Mac McCormick
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27 Nov 2025 10:17 #2
by Mac McCormick
Cheers!
"Two turning, two burning, two smoking, two choking and two more unaccounted for..." ~Anonymous B-36 Pilot
Replied by Mac McCormick on topic SK-21 rudder kit
Speaking of this, does anyone have original (non-rudder) rigging diagrams? I bought "Tweety" and it has the kit in it, I am looking to remove it and restore back to its original config.
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"Two turning, two burning, two smoking, two choking and two more unaccounted for..." ~Anonymous B-36 Pilot
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- John Phillips
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16 Oct 2022 12:56 #3
by John Phillips
Replied by John Phillips on topic SK-21 rudder kit
Rudder kit means lugging around 7 lbs.extra forever.! Compromises the foot brake.
Takes away foot room. Rudder control via the feet is not required to fly an Ercoupe. JUST DON"T DO IT. I would venture to say there are more Ercoupe's out there that are original than those with rudder pedals.
The modification falls in the same classification as a nose gear extension snubber.
Totally unnecessary.
Fred Wieck knew what he was doing. Respect his creation.
Have you read The Ercoupe by Stanley G. Thomas. Buy, beg, borrow or steal a copy. Required reading for every Ercoupe owner.
Takes away foot room. Rudder control via the feet is not required to fly an Ercoupe. JUST DON"T DO IT. I would venture to say there are more Ercoupe's out there that are original than those with rudder pedals.
The modification falls in the same classification as a nose gear extension snubber.
Totally unnecessary.
Fred Wieck knew what he was doing. Respect his creation.
Have you read The Ercoupe by Stanley G. Thomas. Buy, beg, borrow or steal a copy. Required reading for every Ercoupe owner.
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- Paul Ray
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21 Sep 2022 11:37 #4
by Paul Ray
Replied by Paul Ray on topic SK-21 rudder kit
Did you get your rudders re-installed? I am just now starting the same project- reinstalling rudder pedals. My first "attempt" was a FAIL. The top of the angled plywood (that has the rudder pedals) is maybe 2"-3" from the firewall. I suspect the problem is the brake arm lever on the main floorboard - wrong position - too far rearward. Any thoughts? Thanks...
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- Warren Hampton
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24 Jan 2022 17:18 #5
by Warren Hampton
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Also, Vern may have what you are looking for. 803-360-2061
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24 Jan 2022 17:06 - 24 Jan 2022 17:12 #6
by Warren Hampton
Replied by Warren Hampton on topic SK-21 rudder kit
Do you have the parts? I removed them from my E mod and that was easy. Then gave them away. There is really not much to them. 1) did not like using the parking brake handle to stop the airplane. 2) I did not like the cable cover on the floor. Even on the Alon they ( rudders ) are not all that they could have been with larger rudders. Just one bolt in the mask to remove and hook up the rudder pedals cables. Pretty simple.
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