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Old 05-19-2013 | 07:03 AM
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DaveGee
 
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Default RE: mechanism for making a retractable tailhook on Hellcat?

Right, Chad. I think the idea of a simple servo and long arm on a larger model would probably be problematic. I'd like to see a gearing system that would be a lot more efficient in a straight-line motion pushing the tailhook out. This idea works for the small foamie, but I would work something very different for larger plane.