Originally posted by FlyingPilgrim
CTDave,
The hinge points will last longer, but CA hinges are easier to install (if you use a GP electric hinge cutter). The bending back and forth can eventually break the CA hinges in two. I have never had this happen, but I'm told it does happen (try a search on CA Hinges). None of my planes are old enough, nor do I fly 3-D, which flexes the hinges to more extreme angles. I have used the pinned Du-Bro and Great Planes hinges as well, which I liked, too. I have a couple projects in the works in which I plan to use the hinge points.
I'm afraid I lost an elevator from my Giles 202 due to CA hinges actually breaking (not pulling out, which normally happens in a failure). Luckily the whole elevator side came off, and I was able to land it on the other elevator half (I had two elevator servos).
I now use Robart hinges!
One thing I would add .. dip the middle of the hinge point in Vaseline to stop the epoxy from sticking the hinge together when assembling. It works great!
-David C.