C/F pushrods
06-21-2002, 02:07 AM
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C/F pushrods
Would .050 Carbon Fiber rod be strong enough for rudder and elevator on a 3m sailplane? It will be a straight line and well supported in a strong housing.
So far the opinions that I have received are: One individual thought they are to light, more suited to a 2m ship. I did not get and answer from one supplier and the other one thought that the .050 rod in a straight line and well supported would work just fine.
Your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Duey
So far the opinions that I have received are: One individual thought they are to light, more suited to a 2m ship. I did not get and answer from one supplier and the other one thought that the .050 rod in a straight line and well supported would work just fine.
Your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Duey
06-21-2002, 12:58 PM
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C/F pushrods
Yes and no. If they were well supported they would have the strength to handle the loads from the control surface. The problem would be on a hard landing. Carbon doesn't take abuse well. Your risk would be that you might break one on landing and not know about it until you came off the winch line.
-Ben
-Ben
