The International Cessna 170 Association

Hello all:

Does anyone have a pictures of control yokes that have used Warren Gregoire and Associates? and how did they work out?

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https://controlyokecovers.com/

Or any other method where leather has been used as on auto mobile steering wheels?, also any one that does this type of work?

I am not looking for the lace it up type used in cars that while functional is not what I want to use.

Thanks

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MoonlightVFR wrote:This almost makes me think: Commercial Advertisement

Almost just almost

Grady, it would be impossible to discuss any product or link to it for discussion without giving it some advertisement value. I can't help but think of all the products we've pointed your direction. For example recently the most important F4 tape.

The moderators take intentional blatant commercial advertisement spamming pretty seriously.

Strangebird is, and remains in good standing here.

Let me assure you I am in no way connected to any product, I am only trying for find out what others experiences have been with afore mentioned company before I buy the product mentioned or what alternates have been used, this if fact gathering only, no differnt than others commenting on Airtex interiors or other products that someone might have used or purchased. not a comercial in any way or form.

I am looking for alternatives to repainting or powder coating the yokes, while less expensive, not the look I am looking for.

I think if I was to leather wrap the yokes, I'd seek out a local custom upholstery shop to do it.
DIY Kits never seem to have the same fit and finish as a pro doing it and I don't think the cost would be much more.

I did leather wrap the outside corner of the yoke twice. Once sewn and once wrapped. I think if I did it another 5 times I'd get the hang of it.

Dear Strange, here is a photo of a yoke that was done in 2003 by Cygnet Aerospace. Held up very well so far and has both a nice feel and look. It did come back inverted from Cygnet.

Thank you the advise what I was looking for I will seek out some that did the nice job that John has that is perfect!

I must admit that my post was a little "tongue in cheek"

I actually am in market for "leather covered assist straps" for C170B.

Mine were recovered in pigskin many decades ago and their best days have long gone.

Noted stitched Connolly Leather in a Land Rover. Tan color.

Their leather was apparently used in airplanes during World War 2.

I sent mine to SCS Interiors and they did a wonderful job.
John

On BeechTalk’s website Tim Hallock of Aviation Design just north of me in Groveland, CA comes highly recommended. His website shows numerous awards his interior work has helped garner.