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Does anyone have a solution for a control stick boot to fit the center stick of a "B" Model? I'm looking for something to buy or a generic that I can modify without having to do any sewing. I don't have the equipment nor the sewing skills to make one myself. I bought a generic that I tried to adapt but it proved too small for the elevator throw range of the stick. Finally got rid of my main oil leak and am left with just minor leaks from the rocker covers. FAA has signed off. First flight will happen after I can get some time with somebody.

Regards
Gregg Kaat
Sonex B 0014

T41pilot wrote:Does anyone have a solution for a control stick boot to fit the center stick of a "B" Model? I'm looking for something to buy or a generic that I can modify without having to do any sewing. I don't have the equipment nor the sewing skills to make one myself. I bought a generic that I tried to adapt but it proved too small for the elevator throw range of the stick. Finally got rid of my main oil leak and am left with just minor leaks from the rocker covers. FAA has signed off. First flight will happen after I can get some time with somebody.

Regards
Gregg Kaat
Sonex B 0014

I bought the upholstery kit from Sonex and it came with a nice leather stick boot... Maybe they'll sell you just the boot only if that's all you need?

Would a center stick boot be any different than a dual stick boot?

I don't for sure but the B stick has a fairly stout CNC assembly to get around and is fairly short in stature. Sonex does sell a boot separately at considerable cost and I don't know what the lead time on getting one would be right now. I'm just trying to get options in case somebody came up with other solutions.