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    Pad-Lok Pad-Lok
    Rated 4.22222222222/5 based on 9 customer reviews
    Product description: This padded control surface lock secures flaps, ailerons, elevators or rudder quickly, simply and safely! Pads compress to surface configuration—won’t damage surface finish, fade, chip, or absorb water. Bright Day-Glo™ polycarbonate surfaces and yarn streamer for high visibility. Small (4 in. dia.), lightweight (3 oz.)—they do the job.
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    This padded control surface lock secures flaps, ailerons, elevators or rudder quickly, simply and safely! Pads compress to surface configuration—won’t damage surface finish, fade, chip, or absorb water. Bright Day-Glo™ polycarbonate surfaces and yarn streamer for high visibility. Small (4 in. dia.), lightweight (3 oz.)—they do the job.



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    9

    Date - 3-23-2011

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Light and does not take up much room.

    Cons

    Tends to slide back and off tapered ailerons. I made a keeper out of safety wire to hold it onto the aileron bolt.

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    Date - 8-13-2010

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    It does work but it's just ok.

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    General Comments

    Primarily made up of a few cheap hardware store type items. I had to cover the bolt with a piece of rubber tubing so it wouldn't damage the bottom of my rudder. But then I didn't have to go make one myself.

    Date - 8-24-2009

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Using control locks on the yoke keep the ailerons from moving but still puts stress on the cables in gusty conditions. These hold the ailerons in place with minimal stress on the cables.

    Cons

    You must put them on TIGHT or they will fall off. Also, they are easy to steal.

    General Comments

    I really like these, I have lost several and still keep buying them.

    Date - 9-4-2008

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    Date - 8-6-2008

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Date - 7-21-2008

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Keeps control surfaces in check

    Cons

    Pricey

    General Comments

    If you can't come up with a generic interior control lock, these work well.

    Date - 4-18-2008

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Easy to use. Installed/removed in less than 30 seconds.

    Cons

    Metal washer may be easily dropped, and lost on ramp surface.

    General Comments

    Great product, great deal, and is made better than shown as yarn strands have been replaced by a nylon streamer.

    Date - 1-29-2008

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Well made from quality materials. If your plane sits outside and you don't have some sort of gustlock for your rudder, you need this. I know what you're thinking: "Hey, I could make one of those myself for less." Well, maybe. But between your job, kids, and flying, you won't get around to it. Just buy it and your flight controls will thank you.

    Cons

    Wish there was some sort of quicker tensioning mechanism. The wing-nut is plenty secure, but it's tedious to have to keep spinning it on and off.

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    Date - 11-1-2007

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Holds controls in place as expected and visually stands out enough to make it easy to see on a pre-flight inspection.

    Cons

    Cannot use it on a C-172 elevator. Shaft that holds it together needs to be flexible or curved to fit into gap on elevator.

    General Comments

    Highly recommended. It beats trying to hold controls with a seat belt.

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