Yeah, that's probably true. They also might have a bit more slop than
regular cables. But since there are well known aircraft using them
apparently quite successfully, these obviously aren't showstopper issues.
TK
On 19 March 2013 08:32, wrote:
> I have always heard they have more friction th
s what they are called) like
> the ones used on boats? They bend easy and don't need pulleys. If you have
> a
> fold up wing, no need to even unhook them.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of jon kimmel
> Sent: Monda
If you guys think about the KR design, the planes were to be as light, simple
and inexpensive as possible. ?Also back when Ken and Stu drew up the plans,
even boats were still using pulleys for steering. ?The push/pull cables were
relatively new to the market for boats and would have been far he
don't need pulleys. If you
have
> a
> fold up wing, no need to even unhook them.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of jon kimmel
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 8:03 AM
> To: KRnet
> Subject: KR> Ai
nyone used morse cables? (I think that is what they are called) like
>> the ones used on boats? They bend easy and don't need pulleys. If you have
>> a
>> fold up wing, no need to even unhook them.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: KRnet [mailto:k
immel
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 8:03 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: KR> Aileron cable rigging with tricycle gear
Just wondering if anyone has tried this idea...the diehl tricycle
installation forces you to reroute the aileron cable...and most folks
install a long bracket so they can install a pulle
Just wondering if anyone has tried this idea...the diehl tricycle
installation forces you to reroute the aileron cable...and most folks
install a long bracket so they can install a pulley midway from front to
rear spar outboard of the landing gear mount. Why not install a pulley to
the front spar
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