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Offline Kamcoman77

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Tail Bracing Wire Size
« on: March 12, 2019, 09:56:29 PM »
On Page 3 of the written instructions (XL H-51) it states 3/32" cable for tail bracing, but on page 3 of the Plans, the diagram shows 1/16" cable bracing. The Materials List does not show any 1/16" cable. Is everybody using 1/16" cable for the tail, or are some of you using 3/32"? I realize that 3/32" is required for aileron, elevator, and rudder control cables.
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Re: Tail Bracing Wire Size
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2019, 12:04:31 PM »
I have used 1/16" for the tail bracing.
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Re: Tail Bracing Wire Size
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2019, 12:07:22 PM »
I followed page 3 and made my brace cables with 1/16" SS cable from ACS. Anyone with a flying LEXL use 1/16" cable and found it insufficient?
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Re: Tail Bracing Wire Size
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2019, 05:34:49 PM »
Thank you very much. 1/16" cable for tail bracing it will be.
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Re: Tail Bracing Wire Size
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2019, 04:59:34 AM »
I watch Joe Spencer spin Putt Putt TWICE and he used 1/16" cables on the tail
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Re: Tail Bracing Wire Size
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2019, 02:31:12 PM »
I use 1/16” on tail braces
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Re: Tail Bracing Wire Size
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2019, 03:07:01 PM »
Thanks everybody. I've ordered my 1/16" cable, thimbles, and Nicopress. Using 3/32" for the controls.
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