One of my flying KR2's has aileron cables and the other push-rods and I must say I prefer the push-rods, no need to check cable tension, less chance of flutter and a slightly more positive feel.
Fly safe, Rudi On 12/18/2012 5:58 AM, Mark Langford wrote: > Most KRs use cables, but my next plane will also have aileron > pushrods. It may be a little heavier, but if one falls off, at least > the other side still works! I think what you're fishing for is the > AN490 rod end, which is riveted or welded into a tube. Wicks and AS&S > both carry them. In my case, I'd rivet the steel pushrod end into an > aluminum tube, probably a half inch OD at a minimum. Tubing wall > thickness depends on the rod end size. Then I'd choose an > appropriately threaded female rod bearing for ends. Play your cards > right and get opposite-hand threads to make the adjustment process > easier... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website at > http://www.N56ML.com > -------------------------------------------------------- ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2805 / Virus Database: 2637/5966 - Release Date: 12/17/12
