Re: Nylo Flow Tubeing

[Bob Ginsberg <bgins@intrstar.net>]

It really isn't true that you don't use the rudder that much in the velocity. 
At low speeds, that is about the only thing that will turn you!  Also,
on the ground, everytime you put on the brakes, you are moving rudders. 
Sooo, I wish I had beefed up the rudder cables, even though I haven't had
any problems yet.

Bob Ginsberg 
 

Ron Needham wrote:

>  I Am Currently
> building my XL 173 wings with the internal rudder hornand was wondering
> if it seam like a bad idea to any on els  that they use 3/16nylo flow
> tubing in the wing. It
> Could not be replaced if needed with out major work to the wing.
> I know that the rudder is not used as much as a standard configured plane,there
> by less wear . But even if with that in mind I think I  would still
> like to be ableto replace it if need be. I was thinking
> of putting the nylo flow tubing in side a lager Dai Plastic  tubing
> 3/8  maybe even 5/16  that way I could replace the 3/16 tubing
> rather easily ,With out distruction to the wing. The
> only down side I can think of is maybe 1/4 lb in weight and couple of dollars
> . Any thought on thisThanks Ron NeedhamSee you all
> at the dinner.