RE: mechanism for making a retractable tailhook on Hellcat?
Sounds good, Chic. I'll hand off the baton to you and please let us know how your Avenger comes out, and if you work in a operational tailhook with it. I suppose maybe others have done some working tailhooks before, but I couldn't find anyone who has done a Grumman tailhook before. But I can see all sorts of practical applications for tailhooks, booms, etc., on any number of scale aircraft in the future! Best of luck on your Avenger, I look forward to seeing it finished as many others do, too!
Cheers
davegee