In-wing aileron control cables

[John Reinking]

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.

[MrG]

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

[boba65$#]

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.

[Dave Stroud]

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

[John Reinking]

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

[MrG]

Ill get some photos up this week guys

[MrG]

here is a link to some images 

https://goo.gl/photos/4SX7FC6hteBvvRai8

[Maggifinn]

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.

[John Reinking]

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