lesthegrngo Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 All, my cockpit has a simple undercarriage lever that works fine in terms of a simplistic up and down lever with an overcenter action. However it obviously is not very representative of the real thing, but curiously no-one will let me play with a real one to find out how it should act! I am under the impression that the lever has to be pulled towards you first, then moved to the selected position and then it pulls back into the dash under spring pressure. I am also going to assume that the pull feature is an interlock or inadvertent movement prevention device. Is there also an interlock button? The top of the lever knob seems to have what looks like a button, is it? Lastly, from my commercial aircraft experience often the lever knob will flash when the undercarriage is in transit, with the lock lights being the confirmation of the fully down position Is that all correct or am I way off the mark? Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1sonuk Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I think what looks like a button on the knob is actually an access cover for the bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinc_Vega Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Another possibility is to unlock the lever in case of a mechanical failure. Regards, Vinc Regards, Vinc real life: Royal Bavarian Airforce online: VJS-GermanKnights.de [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 8 hours ago, lesthegrngo said: All, my cockpit has a simple undercarriage lever that works fine in terms of a simplistic up and down lever with an overcenter action. However it obviously is not very representative of the real thing, but curiously no-one will let me play with a real one to find out how it should act! I am under the impression that the lever has to be pulled towards you first, then moved to the selected position and then it pulls back into the dash under spring pressure. This is correct I am also going to assume that the pull feature is an interlock or inadvertent movement prevention device. Is there also an interlock button? Yes The Down Lock Over Ride Button on the landing Gear panel allows the landing gear to be retracted wile there is weight on the wheels The top of the lever knob seems to have what looks like a button, is it? No top and bottom of the Landing gear handle are lens cover that hold bulbs unscrew to replace Lastly, from my commercial aircraft experience often the lever knob will flash when the undercarriage is in transit, with the lock lights being the confirmation of the fully down position This is correct handle flashes red the three indicator light flash red will gear is in transit and green when secured Is that all correct or am I way off the mark? Cheers Les This may help Can't let you play with the panel it is still in storage 1 https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegrngo Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Definitely helps, thanks! One thing is I never noticed the three lock lights flashing red while the gear was being retracted (or extended) in game. DOn't know if this is not representetd in game or just that I havent't been paying attention! Cheers to all Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) sorry my bad did a double check green lights only on the L SAFE. N SAFE, R SAFE indicator lights when down and locked no light in the retracted position . And Red flashing in the Handel been away from the pit for to long Edited November 15, 2021 by Deadman https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegrngo Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Ah, ok, no worries. I'll start work on a better lever assembly. I should be able to find some translucent resin for the resin printer I have to replicate the knob. The pull out part should be relaitively simple too, I have some square aluminium tube I can use for the base for the lever to slide out of Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ala12Rv-Tundra Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 some 3d printed inspiration: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3082051 1 i5 8400 | 32 Gb RAM | RTX 2080Ti | Virpil Mongoose T-50 base w/ Warthog & Hornet sticks | Warthog throttle | Cougar throttle USB | DIY Collective | Virpil desk mount | VKB T-Rudder Mk IV | Oculus Rift S | Buddy-Fox A-10 UFC | 3x TM MFDs | 2x bass shakers pedal plate| SIMple SIMpit chair | WinWing TakeOff panel | PointCTRL v2 | Andre JetSeat | Winwing Hornet UFC | Winwing Viper ICP FC3 - Warthog - F-5E - Harrier - NTTR - Hornet - Tomcat - Huey - Viper - C-101 - PG - Hip - SuperCarrier - Syria - Warthog II - Hind - South Atlantic - Sinai - Strike Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegrngo Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Thanks - very similar to my initial 3D models I designed yesterday! Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Does the real lever need to be pulled when moving both ways, Up -> Down and Down -> Up? My notes say it's only Up -> Down but I can't remember the source so no idea if that's accurate. I need to redesign my version to fit into a new instrument panel. Calum Edited November 26, 2021 by Boltz A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1sonuk Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I'd have thought Down -> Up would be more likely to have a lock of some kind than Up -> Down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegrngo Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 Certainly on civilian aircraft, deploying the undercarriage (or flaps for that matter) above a certain speed is very dangerous, so I can imagine there is an interlocking mechanism for that too - having to pull the lever out would perform that function I suppose, so it is entirely possible that it has to be pulled for both up and down Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Thank you. Makes sense to have it both ways. Certainly going to go with that for the next one A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Both ways needs to be pulled https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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