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Old 12-26-2002 | 05:08 PM
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William Robison
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Default Control Flutter and Hinge line gaps (Myth revealed)

Rajul:
Originally posted by rajul
That will be equivalent to 1/32" hinge gap in r/c ? With this hinge gap size, will it be necessary to seal ? Will it improve control surface response significantly ?
In scale that gap is closer to 1/3200 inch. If you can maintain your gaps at 1/32" you'll probably not notice any difference with gap seals, unless you're a 3D flyer, and maybe not even then.

But seals are still a good idea, the added weight can't be noticed, and they're extremely easy to add.

Comment, Minn?

Sealed twins fly nice, and the eyelerons stye in plyce. (Sorry)

Bill.

PS: I should sat in scale EFFECT it's closer to 1/3200. wr