RCU Forums - View Single Post - Hinges: Pinned VS CA-type VS Robart "Hinge Points"
Old 08-05-2008 | 06:48 PM
  #1  
bronicabill's Avatar
bronicabill
My Feedback: (30)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Madison, AL
Default Hinges: Pinned VS CA-type VS Robart "Hinge Points"

Even though I've been in R/C since 1976 and built my share of kits early on, I've never used Robart hinge points. I'm currently building my first kit in almost 15 years, a 68" Goldberg Extra 300, and the kit came with CA type hinges. I'm debating whether to use them on this airplane, or whether I should go with standard pinned hinges, or try Robart hinge points for the first time!

So, the question is, how many of you use hinge points? How do they compare with pinned hinges and CA hinges? Are they any easier to install? But above all, are they reliable?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Edit: I guess I should mention, the intended use of this airplane is precision aerobatics and general sport flying... no 3D! It is being powered with an OS 91FX.