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Old 01-23-2004 | 10:20 AM
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Default Flexible pushrods?

I need some ideas on how to fix a "poor planning" problem I have with a Midwest AT6. The pushrods recommended for the tail surfaces are the Dubro laser rods. Without thinking I bought a few of them and installed the outer sleeve in the fuse (not glued yet). The problem is that the actual pushrod is a clear plastic tube and I'm a little concerned with whether they will be strong enough for a plane like this. I'd go ahead and use a carbon fiber rod, but the guide holes in the fuse formers don't make a straight line to the rear. Does anyone have any ideas on what kind of pushrod I might be able to use that will be stronger than the dubro's, but flexible enough to make a few minor bends over the length? Thanks!

Ben