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Old 06-21-2003 | 01:26 AM
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Default Modification to be done on a UCD 3D 60-90

Originally posted by rajul
>> Could you post a pic of the spot where you threaded the kevlar string through ?

>>> What's the diameter of the kevlar string you're using ?
Not much to look at:

I strung the thread through the trailing edge of the horizontal stab but close to the leading edge of the vertical stab. This is done to minimize the angles that are caused by running the wire through the trailing edge of the vertical stab. I'm not concerned with the location of the thread in the vert. stab as this has been pretty robust on the planes. It's the horiz stab that has people concerned. The photo in the thread below shows the angles when complete.

Size is .025 O.D.. 180 lb stensile strength!! The stuff I have is from EMS Jomar Products (emsjomar.com Look under "reliability enhancments")
It's called "Aramid Rigging Cable":

Quote from site:

..... ARAMID (Kevlar 29) RIGGING CABLE
Totally eliminates problems caused by metal flying wires, tail bracing, pull-pull cable systems and more! Replace that nasty wire with this non-conductive DuPont KEVLAR 29 material. 180 pound strength. Measures .025 OD with circular cross section. Dark Green in color - can be painted. No “fuzzies” like other brands, 20 feet. $10.00

Hope this helps.........Mark
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