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Old 06-12-2011 | 08:14 PM
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Default RE: would a carbon fiber rod be strong enough to hinge a removable rudder?

I have used a CF rid in robart hinge points on a bigger plane and it works, doesnt seem to wear, used wax as a lubricant; shear strength seems adequate for the load.