Load is not just a function of airspeed it also depends on size of the control surface (among other things) 200 mph of an small R/C plane is not the same load on the control surface as 200mph for a full scale airplane.
As I mentioned earlier, R/C gliders use "KEVLAR" for this purpose. I don't know the theory behind it nor the numbers to justify the fatigue life. But there must be some logic to it and might be a good start for someone to investigate such a hinge method. Regards, Ameet Savant --- Doug Rupert <drup...@sympatico.ca> wrote: > Now the only question remaining is what composite > will take that kind of > repetitive flexing without degradation. > > Doug Rupert > > > > . As was mentioned previously, this is also common > practice on RC planes, > including some that have speeds up to 200 mph. > > > > Jeff Scott > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.11/191 - > Release Date: 12/2/2005 > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to > krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
