simple to install, works perfectly.
Rick L
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The Control Saver Remove Before Flight PA32 1968-97
December 28, 2023
Easy, effective and efficient and inexpensive
Gary B
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The Control Saver Remove Before Flight PA32 1968-97
January 22, 2023
Fits & looks nice. Hopefully will work as intended. Used Bungee Cords for decades hooked from the control yokes & Xd down to the seatbelt brackets on the tunnel. Came back after a weekend visit out of state only to find that the wind had whipped the yokes to the point that the bungee cords came off. Dont believe that can happen with this design.
Comm V
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The Control Saver Remove Before Flight PA32 1968-97
November 23, 2022
Very easy to install by removing 2 screws and putting them right back in the same hole to install bracket. Holds controls Neutral with little to no stress on Yoke.
David P
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The Control Saver Remove Before Flight PA32 1968-97
January 12, 2022
Easy to install. Fits my Piper 6XTC. Easy to store when removed.
Dan B
February 20, 2021
Be careful when ordering this product. Make sure it is suitable for your aircraft model. Information on Spruces website is not accurate and needs to be properly updated. I told them this when I returned the product I received for the correct product. I had to contact the manufacturer for the correct information.
Colin
February 12, 2021
What a simple yet effective device. Took me only a few minutes to install and it works like a charm.
Robert B
January 3, 2021
Better than using seat belt
David B
October 21, 2020
I purchased this control lock for my PA-28 a few weeks ago. It was extremely easy to install using the two screws that were already present on the left side of the throttle column. Works like a charm in keeping the control surfaces in place when the plane is not in use. And no more stretching the left seatbelt to the max when leaving at the end of the day.
Jon
October 13, 2020
Great item. Ive gotten it for 3 different planes.
Joe S
July 15, 2020
This control lock is easy to install and only required about 5-10 minutes to:
1) Remove the gear status indication bulbs,
2) Remove two Phillips head screws on the pilot side throttle quadrant,
3) Align the adjustable control lock linkage to match the quadrant screw holes,
4) Reinstall the screws and bulbs.
The nylon straps that slip over the control wheels are adjustable in length and fit perfectly on to the ram horns. This is a well-built and well-designed product that protects the aircraft controls at a reasonable price.
Jerry B
July 13, 2020
Simple to install, holds controls, reasonably priced, would buy it again if I had more than one aircraft!
Jeffrey S
May 3, 2020
Work perfectly. Good quality. Easy installation. Definitely better than strapping a seat belt around the yoke! (1977 Piper Turbo Arrow III)
Stacy R
April 27, 2020
Comes with everything you need to secure your flight controls without running a seatbelt through them. Highly recommend.
Campbell A
January 9, 2020
Great product, great service.
Ray S
July 25, 2019
Exactly what I was looking for! Keeps the controls in place during windy conditions out on the ramp. Quick install for the Snap button on throttle quadrant cover.
Jeremy R
February 15, 2019
A must have item for any PA28, bought one for our Archer and one for our Arrow. No need re-adjust seat belts after parking on the ramp.
Greg L
October 1, 2018
Simple install, works great. Good quality materials.
Brent
March 8, 2018
Fits easy and is effective.
Rex K
September 3, 2017
Costs about 2x what it should, but I guess the inventor deserves to make some money for a great idea, and it is a small market. Takes about 2min to install, and works perfectly. I have a much more complicated control lock, but I prefer this for traveling as the size & weight are negligible, and it doesnt lock the rudder, so the plane can still be towed if necessary. Ideal for those times youre traveling and tied down on the ramp.
James K
March 30, 2021
Aircraft Spruce needs to conduct serious work to improve the accuracy of their communications on their websites. There are two versions of this control lock device. This one is the for the newer horn style yokes. The second version is for older bowtie style yokes.
The bowtie version will not fit the horn style yokes since the gap between the horn style yokes is slightly wider.
I ended up wasting my money by having the wrong version sent to me. I rectified this by contacting the vendor directly and getting the correct version sent to me.
Ken S
July 4, 2019
Great product However, I did not rate it the full five stars due to the description not mentioning that it will not work with bow-tie yokes. I have a 1969 PA-28-140B with the bow-tie yokes, and the PA28 1968-97 part number that I was shipped will not work on bow-tie yokes. I plan to modify mine by cutting the right side loop and adding velcro to accommodate my yoke. Otherwise, a tad pricey, but a great item!
Jon B
May 20, 2019
Great product, was able to install it in under 5 minutes. Simple and will do the job
Kevin
September 17, 2018
I’m rating this low only because I had to return it as it was the wrong type of control “lock” (Not for the bow tie yoke) and spruce didn’t state that the one they sell is not for the aforementioned yoke. Source if you read this put a disclaimer on this lock that it cannot be used for the piper bow tie yoke.
Jim B
June 12, 2020
Although the strap works fine to lock the ailerons, I was unable to install the snap attachment to the throttle quadrant with the two screws. There is a bump in the quadrant on the piper Seneca that prevents the metal snap attachment from laying flat and able to be attached.
Tom R
March 2, 2017
Works ok but for $55 dollars It is way toooo much for what it is. I feel violated! This part is worth $9.99
Peter
April 19, 2019