Originally Posted by
FalconWings
Agree with Disco here. Hydraulics are not meant for small scale tasks. Ask the CARF A-4 and Mig-29 owners. The lines eventually soften and deform, theres always risk of leaks. If at all I would prefere and air system with a good safety switch.
The path forward is all electric gear, period! (even for full scale
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Absolutely agree! No matter what its STILL oil in lines that will weaken over time. Im sorry but no hydraulic system on the planet will stay leak free forever. And with a closed system like a jet...its way too much risk and a PITA if you get a leak. Add in small scale and that risk factor goes up 10x. I dont want oil of any kind running through my jet unless its turbine oil being pushed at way less PSI than something hydraulic.