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Old 11-12-2014, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by number27
Nice pics tku. Were there hard points for the control horns in surfaces???? or havent got there yet?? Nosewheel size????
Yes, all the control surface are built with hard wood blocks for the control horns. It is absolutely essential for a plane of that size that is reaching these speeds. The hinging torque for the ailerons for example is well over 600 oz.in at max speed with a pushrod force of 15 lbs.