ORIGINAL: ameyam
Dont want to open too big a can of worms. My Reactor Bipe 61 has come prehinged with CA hinges in the ailerons but remaining are not hinged (CA hinges supplied). I want to add longetivity to this model as I will be starting with the FS91SII now and move to a DLE20 after the monsoon (I have both ready and operating but just want a light easy airplane right now). So, should I replace the CA with Dubro nylon pinned hinges or retain CA in the ailerons and put in the pinned hinges in the rudder and elevator?
Ameyam
I think the key to CA hinges it to get quality hinges. I am sure some of the factory hinges are good as well. I use CA mostly for up to 90 size and the Robart style for all my gassers. If the surfaces are thick enough I will install Robarts as it is a task for me to do the tiny Robart hinges. I have one plane that has around 500 flights on CA hinges and still going strong. I figure if they will last that many flights then that will do for me.