Lets talk about control Rods, what are you using, what works, what dont work??
#27
The only advantage of titanium here is weight, it is no stronger than steel just lighter. So unless this is some physically larger replacement pushrod I don't see how these titanium rods are any stronger, just more $$$ kind of like kevlar fuel tanks :-)
Flex? I have used carbon fiber pushrods for years and they were bulletproof, mine were Central Hobbies like "Instructor" explained,
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Flex? I have used carbon fiber pushrods for years and they were bulletproof, mine were Central Hobbies like "Instructor" explained,
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Flutter is a complex problem involving, among other things, the elasticity of the entire airofoil structure stiffness, and control surface support systems. Control rods are one small part of the system, but I would be surprised if the rod material choice would add much to the elasticity of the system. Especially with very short rods like the Avanti use on Elevator..
#28
Senior Member
I suggest that threaded sections be cut off from good quality screws. Screws don't have to be case hardened; softer steel (but good quality) actually works better long term