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Aileron linkage
I have a linkage/construction question. I'm building a delta wing, 36" span, 254 sq in wing area. Looking at the plane from the front, it has dihedral, then the wing tips angle out flat, level with the ground. These wingtips are 6" long each.
Here's the question: how can I get elevon linkage out on the wing tips from the center of the 'fuselage'?
Because of weight, I didn't want to have to use wire pushrods 15 or 16" long. Plus, the wingtips are angled again, so there'd be binding in a wire pushrod. Are there small cables that might work here? Does anyone have an idea that would help?
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Here's the question: how can I get elevon linkage out on the wing tips from the center of the 'fuselage'?
Because of weight, I didn't want to have to use wire pushrods 15 or 16" long. Plus, the wingtips are angled again, so there'd be binding in a wire pushrod. Are there small cables that might work here? Does anyone have an idea that would help?
Thanks!
Beeza
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I've used cables a lot of times, especially where there were angles involved. Sullivan Products makes flexible cable push/pull assemblies in .032, .056 and .063 cable diameters. For a small plane, the .032 should work satisfactorily. If you use a nice large radius, they are almost friction free.
Search Tower Hobbies for part number LXFU94.
I think this link will take you to the correct selections; if not, use the part number above.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?&C=QFA&V=SUL
I've used cables a lot of times, especially where there were angles involved. Sullivan Products makes flexible cable push/pull assemblies in .032, .056 and .063 cable diameters. For a small plane, the .032 should work satisfactorily. If you use a nice large radius, they are almost friction free.
Search Tower Hobbies for part number LXFU94.
I think this link will take you to the correct selections; if not, use the part number above.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?&C=QFA&V=SUL
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The smallest sullivan (for throttle linkage) works well if you secure it so it can't flex. I've used it to get a single centered servo in the front part of the wing:
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There's some mighty small, mighty cheap servos available now.
Mount one on each wing & enjoy how easy it is to run a servo lead through the wing!
Another bonus, more room in the fuselage. - John.
Mount one on each wing & enjoy how easy it is to run a servo lead through the wing!
Another bonus, more room in the fuselage. - John.
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Notice in the pic that Mr COX posted the large radius running from the spar to the TE this will help keep the movement friction free.
One requirement of running a cable in a sheath is to ensure that both ends of the sheath are fully secured. When using small diameter cable such as .032 (1/32"), I also tin the cable from the point where it exits the covering to where it attaches to the servo or control horn. If not, it's small enough to flex - tinning makes it feel like solid wire.
One requirement of running a cable in a sheath is to ensure that both ends of the sheath are fully secured. When using small diameter cable such as .032 (1/32"), I also tin the cable from the point where it exits the covering to where it attaches to the servo or control horn. If not, it's small enough to flex - tinning makes it feel like solid wire.
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Well, there are certainly more ways than one to skin a cat, and it would help to have a picture of the plane in question in order to give good advice.
Personally I don't like to have two servos to do the job of one servo in a 26" wing. Below are two more pictures of the plane above to illustrate the solution. The plane is really old (built about 30 years ago) and it used to be rudder and elevator only. The space where the regular aileron linkage would be is therefore very limited and I wanted to try something else when I made a second wing with ailerons. With the central servo there are servo extension cables, the space needed at the position of the fuselage is minimal and the wing is really smooth, only good things in my book...
(And yes, I have tinned both ends of the wire to keep it from unwinding and it can also be shape in a Z for the control horn)
Personally I don't like to have two servos to do the job of one servo in a 26" wing. Below are two more pictures of the plane above to illustrate the solution. The plane is really old (built about 30 years ago) and it used to be rudder and elevator only. The space where the regular aileron linkage would be is therefore very limited and I wanted to try something else when I made a second wing with ailerons. With the central servo there are servo extension cables, the space needed at the position of the fuselage is minimal and the wing is really smooth, only good things in my book...
(And yes, I have tinned both ends of the wire to keep it from unwinding and it can also be shape in a Z for the control horn)
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It sounds more to me like the 6" long outboard panels will have the ailerons and the inboard panels on the other side of the dihedral break will be for either elevon or just elevator action.
I've run HS-65s and HS-81s in quite a few 120-150 mph planes of this general size with very few failures.
I've run HS-65s and HS-81s in quite a few 120-150 mph planes of this general size with very few failures.
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Wow....that's going to be a pretty plane..!
It looks like you have room to lay tiny servos down flat in the wing tips. Sheet some 1/32" plywood across the ribs and use Shoe Goop to glue the servos in.
I etch the plastic servo case with lacquer thinner or acetone before gluing.
It looks like you have room to lay tiny servos down flat in the wing tips. Sheet some 1/32" plywood across the ribs and use Shoe Goop to glue the servos in.
I etch the plastic servo case with lacquer thinner or acetone before gluing.
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RE: Aileron linkage
A sorta short Goss wing? :-)
I've had No darn luck with those wee sullivan snake/cables.. ever. They always added so much drag that the servo was struggling or the control was just plain sloppy, usually both happened.
A 5 gram servo next to the aileron surfaces could be good? certainly be no issues with creaky /sloppy linkages :-).
I've had No darn luck with those wee sullivan snake/cables.. ever. They always added so much drag that the servo was struggling or the control was just plain sloppy, usually both happened.
A 5 gram servo next to the aileron surfaces could be good? certainly be no issues with creaky /sloppy linkages :-).
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I've had No darn luck with those wee sullivan snake/cables.. ever. They always added so much drag that the servo was struggling or the control was just plain sloppy, usually both happened.
I've had No darn luck with those wee sullivan snake/cables.. ever. They always added so much drag that the servo was struggling or the control was just plain sloppy, usually both happened.
I've tried CA hinges but don't like them, they are either too stiff or simply fall out, I just can't get them right. In the wing shown above I've used the covering as the hinge and there is barely any resistance at all, a single 6g servo in the center is enough.
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RE: Aileron linkage
Thanks guys. I also believe in hinges made out of covering material in these small planes. My next 2 concerns are whether or not to add a small, maybe 1/8" sq spar closer to the LE to support the covering better, to maintain the airfoil shape better.
2nd concern is trying to find the CG. I've been to the sites that show how to calculate it, so I think I'm pretty close.
Any comments you have are welcome!
2nd concern is trying to find the CG. I've been to the sites that show how to calculate it, so I think I'm pretty close.
Any comments you have are welcome!
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for the CG, might try a foam cutout, then just toss till it glides right. did that for a flying wing once, then just measure on the RC model. the advantage is with no external weight, just the wing, makes it eaiser to get right.
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RE: Aileron linkage
Building up the plane out of foam to find the CG worked great! AND, the CG was in the range I'd figured from the online information.
For a $1.20 piece of foam board, I may have spared the new plane from craching.
Thanks again!
For a $1.20 piece of foam board, I may have spared the new plane from craching.
Thanks again!