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Old 08-05-2009 | 07:26 AM
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Default RE: 1/2A Brodak Pathfinder question


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The plane has a huge crank is 3.125 long, not sure if that changes anything? How does the spacing of leadout induce yaw? I would think that going from 3.125 from the bellcrank down to .5 leadout would cause alot of resistance
Where the bellcrank is located is of little importance to yaw.

A 3.125 bellcrank is not huge...it gives better control than a 2" crank.

WHERE the leadouts exit the wing is the important part. Having them adjustable allows you to trim for best flight. Part of the "trimming " process is to move the leadout position for best performance. This position will change with different length, diameter, and type of lines you are using. I would suggest you do a search on trimming to better understand what you are trying to achieve with the trimming process.

BTW, welcome to CL flying!

George