Eagler's Nest
Airframes => Double Seaters => DE => Topic started by: John Reinking on September 19, 2016, 02:43:29 PM
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Haven't found anything (yet) that asks/answers putting the aileron cables inside the wing. Is this a cable safety/inspection issue? Have only flown the Aeronca 7AC and was curious.
Thanks guys.
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My question would be
What gain and work is there for me in this mod
I did not do what was on the plans, i used a cable outside the wing , but kept the principle the same
i needed dual stick control so this worked pretty good
if you need ,ore photos ask
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hey brother....Im a retired A&P (airlines), IMHO dont do this. As you are aware it would become an inspection issue,among other things. Mr G has a cool way of using push/pull cables, and elevator push/pull tubes. Strong,dependable....absolutely. This Clark airfoil makes lotsa lift at the expense of speed. Simplicity is the CORE of this design. I am making a few changes, but most will reduce weight......and not create a more complex organism, so-to-speak. Any experienced builder will attest that most "builds" gain weight like a June bride. Performance is reduced, and we compensate with more prop/engine/etc. When we are "done", we could have purchased a c-150, of Chief that can fly circles around this fun/simple bird.. Just my 2 cents-worth. I am building this so I CAN fly slow and low and cheap.
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Mr. G. Any chance you could post pics of your elevator and rudder control setup, please ? It'd be nice to see the hinges too if possible. I'm just starting to build an XL but would like to find out more about 4130 empenage vs aluminum. Thanks. Dave Stroud
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Boba65, thank you for an experienced qualified comment. These are what I seek: informed knowledable information. Just thought it might be cleaner more effective (cleaner airflow and all). Didn't think the weight would be an issue (my own ignorance.) The $$$, yup, we've thought about that too but truth is, being pretty much homebound find the build a terrific enterprise (it's proven to be). Will it fly, well, doing this let's me think I'll see it.
Thanks again, Bob
John Reinking / Woodinville, WA
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Ill get some photos up this week guys
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here is a link to some images
https://goo.gl/photos/4SX7FC6hteBvvRai8
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Thanks for sharing MrG
I've been looking for reasons to why those morse cables are not more commonly used throughout homebuilds.
I have had great experience with these cables on the ground, and I really don't treat them well. I like them way better than wire,wheels,guides,springs setup.
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THANK YOU, Mr.G, I saved all the pictures and will look at setting up my DE "TINKERBELL" that way. Very interesting. Thanks again. John Reinking/Woodinville, WA