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Old 01-15-2008 | 07:50 AM
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Default Lado mechanical retract systems - feedback

Is there any feedback on the Lado mechanical retract systems in the jet community yet?

I build jets on a commission basis and have always been concerned about the air systems used to work gear etc, it is very time consuming to instal, requires a high number of 'parts' and control systems to make it work well (sequencers/air restrictors etc..) and unless managed seems to deliver untold stresses to the airframe.

A mechanical system seems far more basic, uses fewer components (less chance of failure) and provides a much more scale like operation.

I have also noticed a new range of rams from Servocity, which would I can also see a use for in jets - canopy opening, air brakes, gear doors etc.....

Any feedback on these technologies would be very welcome.

Links for those who need them.

marc.

[link]http://www.servocity.com/html/servo_actuators.html[/link]
[link]http://lado-tech.com/index.htm[/link]