Eagler's Nest
Airframes => Single Seaters => XL => Topic started by: Bud K on April 08, 2017, 08:07:39 AM
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My LE XL plans call out 21 tail hinges (3 per location). I notice that many builders have successfully flown with only 2. By my calculations, that's a weight savings of only .22 lbs per aircraft. I know weight savings is critical, but is a single shear, bending load condition really worth it? I could fly barefoot and save more than that.
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Go on a low carb diet...
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FWIW....I plan on using all 3. I know its been done with 2 successfully, but I just can't make myself do it.
A good trip to the bathroom before a flight should take care of those few ounces...