Could I convert VKB T-rudders to a collective?

[Blowbob68]

For reasons of availability I chose VKB a while ago. Bought the T-rudder pedals but then unfortunately I discovered warbirds. So bought the TM TPR.  

Now selling the TPR looks silly. I would like to try to fly helicopters just because a friend loves them.

I know nothing about helicopters but do you guys think a T-rudder could be converted to a collective?

Guys I am 54, part of the rather analog then digital generation, so forgive my ignorance please.

thought it could be interesting for others to as many people will sell T-rudders.

I see three main elements: 

1. Does it have enough range of motion? This strikes me as a major problem.

2. Can the sideways motion be transformed into the up/down movement of a collective?

3. a counter weight could be attached to the left leg of the apparatus because most commercial collectives have a problem holding the collective in place

Well it was worth asking some opinions, 

May the (lift)force be with You,

[MAXsenna]

Sure if you put your mind into it. Just set it as a slider in the controls.  

[FiveWire]

you could, however the vkb pedals are perfect for anti-torque (helicopter rudder) it would be much better to use your throttle for collective as you rarely if ever (only startup/shutdown) touch the throttle in a helicopter.

[Mars Exulte]

[Dogmanbird]

On 8/26/2022 at 12:49 PM, Blowbob68 said:

For reasons of availability I chose VKB a while ago. Bought the T-rudder pedals but then unfortunately I discovered warbirds. So bought the TM TPR.  

Now selling the TPR looks silly. I would like to try to fly helicopters just because a friend loves them.

I know nothing about helicopters but do you guys think a T-rudder could be converted to a collective?

Guys I am 54, part of the rather analog then digital generation, so forgive my ignorance please.

thought it could be interesting for others to as many people will sell T-rudders.

I see three main elements: 

1. Does it have enough range of motion? This strikes me as a major problem.

2. Can the sideways motion be transformed into the up/down movement of a collective?

3. a counter weight could be attached to the left leg of the apparatus because most commercial collectives have a problem holding the collective in place

Well it was worth asking some opinions, 

May the (lift)force be with You,

maybe not elegant aesthetically, but yep this could work nicely  and of course, the turnbuckle thingies can be adjusted for more / less travel, and if that's not enough, the longer the collective arm, the further the travel. Please show us if you do it!

I love the t rudders. they are compact, comfortable and perfect for keeping your heels on the floor without them moving at all while pushing the pedals, which adds to the precision of flying imo. i found a cheap used set and tweaked them for quick plane to heli switching 

https://i.imgur.com/kSWLewl.mp4

Edited October 25, 2022 by Dogmanbird

[Blowbob68]

meanwhile i got the apache. And yes, i found out that it would be better to use the T-rudder without spring for my rudder control. BEcause, man, my TM pedals are heavy in a helicopter. Thx all. Better keep them without spring and use them on the apache.