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Old 06-28-2008 | 11:54 PM
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Default RE: Y-adapted pushrod

you mentioned elsewhere that you needed to have some sharp bends in the pushrod to clear things.
A number of manufacturers use "Y'd" rods these days. - they simply bend the two wires into a gentle Y shape instead of using z bends. - Knagke are one of the suppliers that do it that way - maybe have a look on their website at the manual for the Monocoupe or the 25% CAP and you will see what I mean. To install that method - bend the and of the Y to the correct width for the control horns then use some cotton to tie them together until the rod is sinstalled down the fuse. Once they are in line with the exit slots - use a knive to cut the cotton and the wires will spring out of the slots.

If hitting formers etc is a big issue, the other alternative is to run 2 x nyrods (flexible pushrods) down the fuselage with a connector at the servo end (Or solder the wires together) Make sure the outers are very well glued in place though.