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Title: Converting to push pull rod for elevator
Post by: misterbill1964 on December 09, 2018, 09:32:24 PM
Tried numerous searches and cant find any specifics on what is being used to convert to pushrods for elevator, like tubing (steel or aluminum ) what size or what size rod ends , and tubing inserts . I'm kinda clueless here  Help!!!
Title: Re: Converting to push pull rod for elevator
Post by: CHARLES DEBOER on December 09, 2018, 10:44:12 PM
I have 9 pictures on page 3:

I used 1/2 inch .049 al. tubing 6061 and bought rod ends and bearing from Aircraft Spruce.  This is what I did, not recommended by the Boss.  Your plane will no longer be a legal eagle if you modify the design according to the Boss.  Change at your own risk.
Title: Re: Converting to push pull rod for elevator
Post by: Dan_ on December 10, 2018, 07:52:26 AM
Quote from: CHARLES DEBOER on December 09, 2018, 10:44:12 PM

I have 9 pictures on page 3:

   
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I used 1/2 inch .049 al. tubing 6061 and bought rod ends and bearing from Aircraft Spruce.  This is what I did, not recommended by the Boss.  Your plane will no longer be a legal eagle if you modify the design according to the Boss.  Change at your own risk.

This link goes directly to page 3 (https://www.eaglersnest.com/forum/index.php?topic=1091.30)...  The pics of the push pull tube are at least halfway down the page.
Title: Re: Converting to push pull rod for elevator
Post by: misterbill1964 on December 11, 2018, 03:55:04 AM
Wow I thought the tubing would be at least 3/4. I like your setup, just curious any reason why you picked fork ends instead of hiem joints?
Title: Re: Converting to push pull rod for elevator
Post by: CHARLES DEBOER on December 11, 2018, 07:23:06 AM
I am a first time builder and have never heard of hiem joints.  I saw some pictures on this web site and tried to copy.  So far after 43 hours of crow hops and pattern work it has worked well.  I have only flown a converted hang glider for about 300 hours prior to this.  (Pterodactyle)
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