Control Locks

[Gary0747]

I searched the MS previous posts on control locks and found little more than bunge cords and straps between yokes. I was wondering if anyone has found or built anything better?

[Raptor05121]

I've considered the control forces so heavy they're really not needed on Mooney's. Mine is outside sometimes and even in winds they never seem to move.

[Gary0747]

I have seen it several times when wind gusts in a storm front and one time from  prop blast from another aircraft that cause elevator and aileron movement enough to hit the stops.   Not good 

Edited November 6, 2018 by Gary0747

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[DonMuncy]

Take a look at my albums for the control lock I built. It works very well. It requires the right horn of the pilot's yoke and the left horn of the copilot's yoke to have no obstructions in the hollow portion. Only a mild PITA to build unless you have excess time on your hands.