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Old 11-14-2002 | 03:21 PM
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FrankO47
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Default Building a Laser3D

Mike,

Just happend on this thread, I'm just completing the build of my Laser 3D and will probably remove the wing tips based on the comments.
Beware that engine mount / firewall. On my first in-plane test of my new OS52FS, the firewall detached on one side! I have reinforced the engine mount to the firewall with triangular fillet throughout but I'm still scared it will disintegrate in the air.
Do you have a view on the best way to connect the tailwheel to the rudder so as to ensure that both don't get ripped off in a heavy landing?
Also I am not happy with the amount of 'throw' on the rudder using the suggested closed loop arrangement, I'm tempted to replace with a single pushrod?

Regards
Frank