PA-12 Stick Variations?

[AZinAK]

Does anyone run a bent stick in either the forward or aft spots like the one shown below?

 

[Philly5G]

Yes, that’s exactly like the one in the back of my 12

 

[Philly5G]

 

[AZinAK]

Yes, that’s exactly like the one in the back of my 12

Do you have a part number and/or where to get one?

 

[cubdriver2]

Easy to modify yours

Glenn

 

[Captain Ron]

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Yikes, and I thought my seat was uncomfortable...

 

[Philly5G]

Yikes, and I thought my seat was uncomfortable...

Ha ha ha!!!!! These are the boards I laid on when fitting the Trig radio and transponder boxes behind the instrument panel and up near the firewall

 

[Philly5G]

Do you have a part number and/or where to get one?

Just the part numbers in the PA12 parts catalogue and the sticks look straight in the drawings

 

[Philly5G]

Yikes, and I thought my seat was uncomfortable...

and this is how it looks now, with the retrimmed seats and new carpet etc

 

[Waldo M]

I'm stating the obvious here, but that is a field modification. As you can see from Philly5G's post and in my experience, Piper delivered the airplane with straight control sticks.

I don't have an opinion on the modification but am simply clarifying that you won't find a Piper part number for a bent control stick.

From the photos, it looks as if those control sticks are longer than stock. If that is the case, they were probably bent aft for clearance from the aft tilt of the front seat.

 

[TR Dunn]

My favorite rear seat control stick was in a J-3 I previously owned. It was cut down several inches and had an offset aft, not bent, the "offset" was reattached by welding. This allowed full aileron throw even when wearing winter gear which increased leg diameter by about 5 inches, it also provided excellent clearance with rear of front seat.

It felt very natural as the height was just right to allow my forearm to rest on my thigh. It was like that when I bought it, the previous owner had a 36" inseam like me. I suggest fabricating it, so it works best for you.

TR