Gust Lock

Gust Lock

Postby Joseph Munoz » Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:45 pm

Does anyone make a gust lock for the Comanche 250? If so any website info would be great. I know some of you use bungee cords. If so, what length?
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Re: Gust Lock

Postby N3322G » Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:52 pm

I tie the twin with seatbelts - alternating left and right turns - unless I know a wind will come from a particular direction at that particular airport.
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Re: Gust Lock

Postby jeffrey aryan » Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:52 am

FYI,

There used to be a gust lock available from Dennis Asby. I think he sold all of his stuff to Aircraft Spruce. Try them.

I hope this helps.

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Re: Gust Lock

Postby David Pyle » Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:54 pm

Bungee cords of any length can be wrapped around yokes. I prefer them to seat belts which deflect the ailerons. Don't worry about the elevators except in a really big blow.
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Re: Gust Lock

Postby Jay » Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:27 pm

I use one bungee cord wrapped around the yokes plus a second that goes from the yoke bungee cord down to a rudder pedal. Light, simple, stows in a seat pocket and virtually impossible to forget to remove.

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Re: Gust Lock

Postby Joseph Munoz » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:35 am

Thanks I appreciate the information.
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