Super Decathlon rear stick too short

[davidbent]

Are there any options for changing the rear stick height? (Very short)
The older decathlons rear sticks ( learned to fly in a 1978 decathlon) I had no problem with.... the 02 that I fly is very awkward to get your entire hand on, especially full rear deflection.
Thanks David

 

[Hiperbiper]

I believe the "short stick" became standard along the time the front seat could be moved rearward. The combination of a long control stick and an aft rear seat position combine to interfere with full (down) control movement.
I'm not aware of any legal or safe way to get around this setup.
Chris

 

[davidbent]

I believe the "short stick" became standard along the time the front seat could be moved rearward. The combination of a long control stick and an aft rear seat position combine to interfere with full (down) control movement.
I'm not aware of any legal or safe way to get around this setup.
Chris

Your probably right Chris... thanks for your reply..db

 

[Big Ed]

If missing the restraining wire on the hinges, the rear seat back can also flop forward on the older Super D's and hook the top of the stick during aerobatics. Ask me how I know.

 

[Bob Turner]

You can prevent that by hooking seat belt and shoulder harnesses around the seat back. Really best if they are not flopping around anyway.